Virginia Temporary Casino Generates $4.7M in First 10 Days
Live! Casino Virginia’s temporary Petersburg site earned $4.7M in 10 days as statewide revenue reached $81M.
The temporary facility of Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia in Petersburg generated nearly $4.7 million in adjusted gross revenue (AGR) during its first 10 days of operation, according to newly released state figures. It was just a year ago that residents voted in record numbers in favor of the new casino project.
The site officially opened on January 22, 2026, with revenue reported through January 31. Despite operating for only part of the month, the Petersburg location contributed meaningfully to Virginia’s overall casino performance.
Statewide, Virginia casinos generated $81 million in total gaming revenue for January 2026, delivering $14.6 million in tax contributions to the state’s Gaming Proceeds Fund. Statewide numbers continue to climb for Virginia casinos, with Q4 2025 results steadily rising and trends moving north.
Petersburg’s Strong Opening Performance
The temporary casino, located on Wagner Road, launched with:
- Approximately 926 slot machines
- 32 table games
Revenue breakdown for the first 10 days:
- Slot machines: ~$3.9 million
- Table games: ~$800,000
- Total AGR: ~$4.7 million
Slots accounted for the overwhelming majority of early revenue, consistent with performance trends at other Virginia properties.
Given the limited operating window, analysts say the early figures suggest strong local demand as the region awaits the eventual construction of a permanent resort.
Virginia’s January Casino Revenue Snapshot
Virginia now has five operational casino facilities. While Petersburg operated only during the final third of the month, established properties drove most of January’s $81 million total.
Here’s how January 2026 revenue broke down:
- Caesars Virginia (Danville): $30.5 million — largest contributor
- Rivers Casino Portsmouth: $25.2 million — second-highest revenue
- Hard Rock Bristol: $19.5 million — slightly below December performance
- Live! Petersburg (Temporary): $4.7 million — first 10 days only
- Norfolk Interim Gaming Hall: $1.1 million — slot-focused facility
The combined performance generated $14.6 million in state tax revenue directed to Virginia’s Gaming Proceeds Fund.
What the Numbers Signal
January marked a stable month for Virginia’s growing casino market.
Key takeaways:
- Danville and Portsmouth continue to anchor statewide revenue
- Bristol remains a strong performer despite slight month-over-month fluctuation
- Petersburg’s early returns indicate pent-up demand in central Virginia
Because Petersburg’s $4.7 million reflects just 10 days of operations, a full month could potentially place it closer to mid-tier revenue levels among Virginia casinos.
The Bigger Picture for Virginia Gaming
Virginia legalized commercial casinos in 2020, gradually bringing properties online across select cities through voter referendums.
Since then:
- Danville, Portsmouth, and Bristol have opened permanent facilities
- Norfolk and Petersburg have launched interim or temporary gaming halls
- Additional expansion discussions continue statewide
The January figures reinforce that Virginia’s casino industry is becoming a significant and consistent contributor to state revenue.
What Comes Next
Petersburg’s temporary facility is a stepping stone toward a larger, permanent Live! Casino & Hotel development planned for the region.
As construction progresses, the state will closely monitor:
- Month-over-month revenue trends
- Market saturation levels
- Tax performance and regional competition
With five operational properties now contributing monthly revenue, Virginia’s casino market is entering a more mature phase.
Bottom Line
Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia’s temporary Petersburg site generated $4.7 million in just 10 days, helping push Virginia’s total January casino revenue to $81 million.
The strong early showing underscores continued momentum in the state’s expanding gaming market, and signals that Petersburg could become a meaningful revenue contributor once operating for a full month.
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