Virginia casino revenue hits $84.8m for August 2025, rises 34.5%

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- Hard Rock Bristol and Rivers Casino Portsmouth produced August 2025 casino revenues of $22.3m and $28m, respectively, equating to growth of 40% and 5.2%
- The three properties combined to pay just over $17.6m in taxes for August 2025, as $140,860 was distributed to the state’s Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund
The Virginia Lottery has released the state’s casino activity throughout August 2025, as total casino revenue increased 34.5% to $84.8m, with each of the three properties which report to the regulator witnessing revenue growth from the prior year period.
Caesars Virginia generated the highest revenue figure of any facility currently operating within the state for August 2025, accounting for nearly $34.5m of revenue and equating to a rise of 68.4% year-over-year.
Hard Rock Bristol and Rivers Casino Portsmouth produced August 2025 casino revenues of $22.3m and $28m, respectively, representing growth of 40% and 5.2% from the prior year period.
The three properties combined to pay just over $17.6m in taxes for August 2025, as $140,860 was distributed to the state’s Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund and over $35,000 was issued to the Family and Children’s Trust Fund.
Good to know: The Virginia Lottery reported the state’s sports wagering activity for July 2025 on August 29, as total handle increased 13.7% year-over-year to $429.3m
Caesars Virginia paid $7.9m in taxes to its host city throughout August 2025, while Hard Rock Bristol and Rivers Casino Portsmouth distributed just over $4m and nearly $5.7m, respectively, to its communities and the Regional Improvement Commission.
Online instant games provider, Instant Win Gaming, signed agreements with the Virginia Lottery and New Hampshire Lottery to extend their partnerships for an additional two years on August 13.
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