Virginia casino revenue grows 25.6% to over $98.9m for April

The Virginia Lottery has reported the state’s total casino revenue for April 2026, as revenue increased 25.6% to $98.9m, primarily due to a 25.8% rise in slot machine revenue to just over $74.9m. 

Table game revenue in Virginia also managed to grow year-over-year, increasing 25% to nearly $24m. The April 2026 figure was assisted by the Interim Gaming Hall Norfolk and Live! Virginia facilities, which accounted for $958,255 and $13.8m of casino revenue, respectively. 

Caesars Virginia generated the most revenue of any gaming establishment located in the state, increasing 3.3% for a total of $33.5m. The property reported $26m of slot revenue for growth of 9.6%, but table game revenue fell 13.9% to $7.5m. 

Rivers Casino Portsmouth finished second with $27.3m of revenue for April 2026 and increased 7.8%, led by $19.1m in slot machine revenue which rose 3.7%. The property accounted for $8.2m of table game revenue during the period, equating to an increase of 18.8%.

Hard Rock Bristol’s $23.4m of April 2026 revenue represents 11.1% growth year-over-year, as slot machine revenue increased 5.6% to $18.4m, while table game revenue rose 37.9% to nearly $5m. 

Operators combined to submit $17.8m in tax payments to the state, which is distributed between the Gaming Proceeds Fund, Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund, Family and Children’s Trust Fund, Virginia Indigenous People's Trust Fund and host cities.

On May 1, the Virginia Lottery reported the state’s sports wagering activity – both mobile and retail – for March 2026, as total revenue increased 33.3% to $60.1m, even while total handle decreased 2.4% to $672.8m.

Mobile sports betting revenue accounted for the vast majority of total revenue across the state, having increased 25.8% from the prior year period to just over $59.8m. Retail sports betting activity produced just $307,766 of revenue in Virginia, equating to a 55.5% decrease.