Virginia lottery approves Petersburg casino project

Rendering of the proposed project provided by the Cordish Companies.
Rendering of the proposed project provided by the Cordish Companies.(wwbt)
Published: Jul. 11, 2024 at 8:27 PM EDT

PETERSBURG, Va. (WWBT) -Petersburg is another step closer to having a casino referendum on the November ballot.

The Progress-Index reporting the Virginia Lottery Board approved the city’s deal with Cordish Companies.

The next stop is Petersburg Circuit Court, where a judge will have to approve holding the referendum.