Virginia's first stand-alone casino rakes in $24.7M in debut month
Virginia’s first stand-alone casino, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, has reported strong earnings in its first full month. The venue opened on 23 January 2023 and generated $24.7 million in gaming income by February. General manager Roy Corby believes demand will settle after the initial rush of visitors.
The casino sits on Victory Boulevard, near Tidewater Community College. Inside, guests find nearly 1,500 slot machines, around 60 table games, and a 24-table poker room. A retail BetRivers Sportsbook is also available for sports betting.
Slot machines drove most of the revenue, bringing in over $17 million of the $24.7 million total. Combined with Hard Rock Bristol, Virginia’s two casinos earned $38.4 million in February alone. Beyond gaming, the casino offers almost a dozen dining options. Two of these, Crossings Café and Admirals Steak and Seafood, welcome patrons under 21. The venue’s tax contributions have already reached $4.4 million, with $1.5 million directed to a regional fund for transport, education, and public safety projects.
Rivers Casino Portsmouth has made a strong start, with slot machines as its top earner. The venue’s tax payments are already funding local improvements. Management expects earnings to stabilise as the initial excitement levels out.
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