The Virginia Lottery has reported the state's total casino activity for November 2025, as revenue increased 31.4% to just over $83.5m and was aided by the introduction of a temporary gaming hall in Norfolk.
Despite generating just $1.4m in casino revenue, November 2025 represented the first month in which Interim Gaming Norfolk reported activity to the Virginia Lottery.
The facility is part of a larger $750m permanent resort and casino project led by Boyd Gaming executive Rob Bailey, expected to open in 2027.
Caesars Virginia once again generated the highest revenue of any casino property throughout the monthly period, reporting $33.7m for an increase of 70.5%.
Hard Rock Bristol and Rivers Casino Portsmouth generated $21.6m and $25.8m throughout November 2025, respectively, equating to growth of 19.3% and 0.2%.
The four gaming properties combined to pay nearly $18.9m in taxes to respective host cities, the Regional Improvement Commission and various state funds for November 2025.
The Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund received just over $151,000 in tax payments, while the Family and Children's Trust Fund and Virginia Indigenous People's Trust Fund combined to receive more than $50,000 in contributions.
The Gaming Proceeds Fund received $12.9m in contributions, as the eventual permanent Norfolk casino will be operated in partnership with the Pamunkey Tribe.
Throughout November, slot activity accounted for $61.2m of the state's total casino revenue, representing an increase of 27.9%. Table games generated $21.2m for the month, rising 35.3% from the prior year period.
Teamsters Local 822 helped employees at Rivers Casino Portsmouth secure guaranteed raises, health care coverage and additional PTO as part of a new collective bargaining agreement on October 31
