The Virginia Lottery has reported the state’s total casino activity for September 2026, as the five commercial operators currently licensed in Virginia combined to generate $97.6m of revenue, equating to an increase of 33.5%.
Slot machines operated by each property accounted for $71.6m of Virginia’s total casino revenue during September and increased 28.6%, while table games produced nearly $26m and grew 49.2%.
Leading the pack of retail casino properties was Caesars Virginia, which generated just over $36.1m of revenue for September and rose 28.2%. Rivers Casino Portsmouth followed the Caesars property with $25.9m, representing an increase of 6.6%.
Marking the two most recent properties to make their debuts in the commonwealth, Live! Virginia and The Interim Gaming Hall Norfolk contributed $13.1m and $839,593 of casino revenue, respectively.
Virginia Casino Revenue Split - September 2026
Which of the state's commercial properties accounted for the most revenue during September?
On October 8, The Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprises hosted a topping out ceremony for the upcoming Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia property in Petersburg, which is expected to launch during late 2027.
Live! Virginia will host 445,000 sq of gaming and hospitality space, including over 1,600 slot machines, 70 live action table games, a sportsbook and 200-room hotel tower.
Not to be forgotten, Hard Rock Bristol mustered $21.6m of casino revenue during September, equating to an increase of 5.1%.
The five operators combined to pay nearly $20.7m in taxes for September, including $6.5m to respective host cities, $165,329 to the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund, $41,332 to the Family and Children’s Trust Fund and $14m to the Gaming Proceeds Fund.
Virginia also distributes 1% of the Interim Gaming Hall Norfolk’s revenue to the state’s Indigenous People's Trust Fund, totaling $8,395 for September.
The Virginia Lottery reported the state’s total sports betting activity for August 2026 on October 1, as AGR from online and retail operators during the monthly period decreased 19.1% to $47.2m
