Rivers Portsmouth Fined $275,000 For Violating Virginia Casino Regulations

Virginia’s gambling regulations were violated by Rivers Casino Portsmouth, resulting in a significant fine.

The property owned by Rush Street Gaming has become the inaugural Virginia casino to face a fine of $275,000. Instead of going through the expensive process of a full hearing, Rush Street chose to settle the matter.

Alleged violations called ‘missteps’

According to WVEC-TV Norfolk, the Virginia Lottery has disclosed that although the specific violations were not made public, they pertain to a number of issues.

• Individuals who are below the legal age and have willingly chosen to be excluded.
• Slot machine licenses
• Unauthorized games

State Senator Louise Lucas reassured 10 On Your Side that she will not permit any unjust criticism targeting Rivers Casino for their minor missteps. She expressed confidence in the casino’s dedication to rectifying the issues at hand and trusted their ability to do so.

The spokesperson of Rivers Casino Portsmouth has confirmed that the fine has been promptly paid, emphasizing the company’s commitment to addressing such matters seriously and providing reassurance to Virginia gamblers and the Lottery.

What happens next?

Rivers Portsmouth has already implemented steps to address the reported violations and has devised a plan of corrective action.

Rivers Portsmouth will continue its operations and strive to prevent future infractions by implementing mitigating measures and paying the fine.

Rivers Portsmouth still succeeding

In February 2024, Rivers Portsmouth commenced its operations, generating a total gross gaming revenue of $24.6 million. However, in the subsequent month of March, the casino’s revenue slightly declined to $23.6 million.

In February, Hard Rock Bristol fell slightly behind its competitor, earning a total of $13.7 million.

Virginia gambling going strong

In recent times, Old Dominion has experienced significant triumph in the realm of gambling. In the month of March, the state achieved a remarkable milestone, surpassing $500 million in sports betting handle. This remarkable feat marked a notable increase of 17.7% compared to the previous month of February.

The majority of the handle, amounting to $4.59 million, originated from online operators such as BetRivers, with the remaining funds coming from retail casino betting activity. With the growth of the state’s gambling industry and the introduction of new casinos, these figures have the potential to increase further.