Construction continues at Rivers Casino Portsmouth, which is not yet licensed but is expected to open in early 2023. Smith said her office has monthly meetings with the state’s other three voter-approved casino projects, according to Bristol Herald Courier. The full Hard Rock property, which is scheduled to open in 2024, is expected to have about 600 additional slot machines and more than twice as many table games. Hard Rock's temporary Bristol Casino held its opening ceremony earlier this month All of that money was donated to the United Way of Bristol Tennessee-Virginia.

The adjusted gaming revenue total included $100,000 raised during July 5 and July 7 VIP events. Slots generated more than $600,000 in tax revenues and table games generated more than $71,200, according to Smith. Meanwhile, more than $2.93 million were wagered at table games. More than 90% of the revenue came from the casino’s 870 slot machines, which generated wagering of $34.57 million and winnings of $31.22 million. The Bristol Casino’s adjusted gaming revenue after payouts was $3.74 million, and its first week generated more than $673,000 in taxes, said Gina Smith, the Lottery’s deputy executive director of gaming compliance, during her presentation to the board in Richmond. The new Hard Rock Bristol Casino in Virginia, opened earlier this month as a temporary venue ahead of the upcoming full Hard Rock venue in the state, has seen its patrons wager more than $37.5 million during its first full week of operation, the Virginia Lottery Board reported on Wednesday.

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