State AP Guide
Advantage Play Slots in Virginia
Virginia approved commercial casino gaming in 2020 and properties began opening in 2023. Three major casinos are now operating — Rivers Casino Portsmouth, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, and Caesars Virginia in Danville — bringing Caesars Rewards, Rush Rewards, and Hard Rock Rewards all within reach of Virginia players for the first time.
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Operating Casinos
~3,800+
Total Machines
2023–2024
Market Launch
Virginia’s New Casino Market (2023–2024)
Virginia is one of the newest commercial casino markets in the United States. Before 2023, the state had no traditional slot machine gaming at all — only Colonial Downs horse racing in New Kent County and historical horse racing (HHR) machines at a handful of Colonial Downs satellite locations. The HHR machines operate under different mechanics than standard slot machines and are not the same AP opportunity as casino-floor slot gaming.
Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment permitting commercial casino gaming in November 2020. Individual cities then held referendums to authorize casinos in their jurisdictions. Portsmouth, Bristol, Danville, and Norfolk all voted to permit casino gaming. The result is a staggered market launch: Rivers Casino Portsmouth opened in 2023 as the first commercial casino in Virginia history, followed by Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol and Caesars Virginia in Danville in 2024.
For advantage players, a brand-new commercial casino market is a meaningful event. The floors are fresh, the player bases are still forming, and the operators are running aggressive introductory promotions and loyalty program incentives to build membership. Virginia now puts three different major loyalty programs — Rush Rewards, Hard Rock Rewards, and Caesars Rewards — within reach of the same regional player.
Virginia AP Snapshot
Virginia is a genuinely new market with fresh floors, growing player bases, and three major loyalty programs all accessible from the state. Rivers Casino Portsmouth anchors the Hampton Roads market with the largest floor. Hard Rock Bristol opens the southwest for players near the Tennessee border. Caesars Virginia brings the full Caesars Rewards ecosystem to the mid-state Danville area. Combined with strong WV and NC connections, Virginia is shaping up as a productive East Coast AP hub.
Rivers Casino Portsmouth — Hampton Roads
Rivers Casino Portsmouth is the first commercial casino to open in Virginia, beginning operations in 2023. Located in Portsmouth in the Hampton Roads metro area — a region that also encompasses Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Newport News with a combined population of roughly 1.8 million — the property draws on one of the largest population concentrations on the East Coast outside the DC–Baltimore corridor.
The casino is operated by Rush Street Gaming, the same company behind Rivers Casino Philadelphia, Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, and BetRivers online. Rush Street Gaming uses the Rush Rewards loyalty program across all of its properties. Players who hold Rush Rewards accounts at other Rush Street properties can use their tier status and points at Rivers Casino Portsmouth, making it immediately accessible for existing Rush Street players visiting Virginia.
Floor Scale — 1,300+ Machines
Rivers Casino Portsmouth opened with over 1,300 slot machines, making it the largest casino floor in Virginia at launch. The floor carries a broad selection of AP-eligible titles from all major manufacturers — Aristocrat, Light & Wonder, IGT, and Konami are all represented. Rush Street Gaming properties typically deploy a strong mix of current AP titles and maintain floors that are competitive with major commercial casinos elsewhere.
Rush Rewards — The Loyalty Program
Rush Rewards is the player loyalty program at Rivers Casino Portsmouth and all other Rush Street Gaming properties. The program uses a tier structure with Rush Rewards Red, Rush Rewards Silver, Rush Rewards Gold, Rush Rewards Platinum, and Rush Rewards Signature levels. Points earned at Portsmouth count toward tier status across all Rush Street properties. For AP players already holding Rush Rewards accounts at Philadelphia or Pittsburgh properties, Portsmouth provides an East Coast coastal option with existing program benefits.
Hampton Roads Recreational Traffic
The Hampton Roads metro area is one of the largest population concentrations in the Southeast. The region includes the largest concentration of US military personnel anywhere in the world — Naval Station Norfolk, Langley Air Force Base, and multiple other installations contribute a large base of discretionary-income recreational players to the local casino market. High recreational volume drives meter accumulation across AP-eligible machines, creating more frequent opportunities for elevated machine states.
Location and Access
Rivers Casino Portsmouth sits on the Elizabeth River waterfront in Portsmouth, directly across from downtown Norfolk via the Downtown Tunnel. The Hampton Roads area is easily accessible from Virginia Beach via I-264, from Norfolk via the tunnel, and from Chesapeake and Suffolk via I-664. Players coming from Richmond can reach Portsmouth in approximately two hours on I-64. The waterfront location makes the property a destination in its own right within the Hampton Roads market.
Rivers Portsmouth AP Priority
Rivers Casino Portsmouth is the top Virginia AP property for players based in the eastern half of the state and the Hampton Roads region. The floor size, Rush Rewards program access, and high recreational traffic volume make it the most productive single-stop AP destination in Virginia. Plan a dedicated scouting circuit that covers the full floor — at 1,300+ machines, a thorough pass takes 45 to 60 minutes.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol — SW Virginia
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol opened in 2024 in Bristol, Virginia — a city that sits directly on the Virginia–Tennessee state line in the far southwest corner of the state. The property is operated by Hard Rock International and draws on a regional population that spans the Tri-Cities area (Bristol, Johnson City, and Kingsport, TN) as well as a broad Appalachian regional catchment area. Bristol is approximately 100 miles northeast of Knoxville and roughly 130 miles east of Nashville via I-81.
The casino opened with approximately 1,000 machines in its initial phase with expansion planned. Hard Rock International is one of the largest gaming operators in the world, and the Bristol property follows the company’s standard playbook for floor composition — a full complement of current AP-eligible titles across all major manufacturers, a modern floor layout, and the Hard Rock Rewards loyalty program.
Hard Rock Rewards — The Loyalty Program
Hard Rock Rewards is the global loyalty program for all Hard Rock International casino properties. Tier status and points earned at Bristol are recognized across the entire Hard Rock network. The Hard Rock Rewards program offers standard tier benefits at Rock, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, and Diamond Elite levels. For AP players who visit Hard Rock properties in other states or internationally, Bristol is a Virginia-based option for the same program. New market positioning means the Bristol property is likely running introductory promotions for new members.
Southwest Virginia Regional Draw
Bristol sits at the nexus of a large Appalachian regional market that previously had no close casino access. The nearest established casinos before Hard Rock opened were Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort in western North Carolina (roughly 90 miles south via I-81 and US-19/74) and Kingsport area players had no Virginia casino option at all. The Hard Rock Bristol fills a regional gap, capturing a broad catchment area across SW Virginia, NE Tennessee, and parts of southern WV and western NC.
Expansion Phase
Hard Rock Bristol opened in its initial phase with approximately 1,000 machines, with the full resort buildout — including hotel, entertainment venue, and expanded gaming — continuing through the mid-2020s. As the expansion completes, the floor machine count will increase, adding more AP-eligible titles and more banks to scout. Players visiting in the early phase should expect continued construction activity and possible floor reconfiguration as the property grows.
Tennessee and North Carolina Crossover Market
Bristol's location directly on the VA-TN state line means it draws significant Tennessee recreational traffic that previously had no convenient commercial casino option. Tennessee does not permit commercial casino gaming, making Hard Rock Bristol the closest full-floor commercial casino for a large population of Knoxville, Johnson City, and Tri-Cities area residents. This cross-state recreational traffic contributes to meter accumulation on AP-eligible machines across the floor.
Caesars Virginia Danville — Caesars Rewards
Caesars Virginia opened in Danville in late 2024, operated by Caesars Entertainment — the largest casino company in the United States by number of properties. Danville sits in south-central Virginia near the North Carolina border, approximately 45 miles north of Greensboro, NC and 135 miles southwest of Richmond. The property brings Caesars Rewards, the most widely used casino loyalty program in the country, to Virginia for the first time.
Caesars Virginia opened with approximately 1,500 machines, making it the largest casino floor in Virginia at launch. Caesars Entertainment operates dozens of properties under the Caesars, Harrah’s, Horseshoe, Bally’s, and other brand names, and all of them feed into the same Caesars Rewards program. Virginia players who have been building Caesars Rewards status at Harrah’s Cherokee in North Carolina or at any other Caesars property can immediately use their existing tier status at Caesars Virginia.
Caesars Rewards — The Largest Casino Loyalty Network
Caesars Rewards is the most extensive casino loyalty program in the United States, covering properties under the Caesars, Harrah's, Horseshoe, Bally's, and Paris brand names, among others. The tier structure runs Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Diamond Plus, Diamond Elite, and Seven Stars. Tier credits and reward credits earned at Caesars Virginia count across the full network. For AP players who have built Diamond or higher status at other Caesars properties, the Danville opening means full tier benefits at a Virginia casino for the first time.
Largest Virginia Casino Floor
With approximately 1,500 machines at launch, Caesars Virginia in Danville is the largest casino floor in the state. A complete scouting circuit at full build takes 60 minutes or more. Caesars Entertainment typically deploys a full complement of AP-eligible titles — Buffalo Link, Lightning Link, Dragon Link, Dancing Drums, 88 Fortunes, Lock It Link, and IGT must-hit-by progressives are standard across Caesars-operated floors. Danville is the highest-priority single AP stop in Virginia for players holding any existing Caesars Rewards status.
Danville as a Mid-State AP Hub
Danville's location in south-central Virginia creates an interesting circuit possibility. Players coming from central North Carolina (Greensboro/Winston-Salem area) can reach Caesars Virginia in approximately 45 minutes. Players from Raleigh-Durham can make the trip in under two hours. Players driving south from Richmond can reach Danville in about two hours. Danville is not near the other Virginia casinos — it sits between them geographically — but its proximity to the NC border makes it a natural companion to the North Carolina Caesars Rewards circuit.
Danville Regional Market
Danville and the surrounding Southside Virginia region had limited entertainment and employment options before the casino opened, and the Caesars property has been positioned as an economic development anchor for the community. This means the casino carries strong local government support and stable long-term operating conditions. The regional player base is developing from scratch, with recreational players discovering casino gaming for the first time — a condition that historically supports consistent meter accumulation on AP-eligible titles as the market matures.
Caesars Rewards Priority Note
If you hold Diamond or higher Caesars Rewards status from Cherokee or any other Caesars property, Caesars Virginia in Danville immediately gives you full Diamond benefits — free parking, priority lines, dedicated hosts — at the largest casino floor in Virginia. This is one of the most direct program crossover wins for existing Caesars players in the Southeast.
Northern Virginia Players: MGM National Harbor & WV Options
Northern Virginia — the dense suburban corridor running from Arlington and Alexandria through Fairfax County, Loudoun County, and Prince William County — is the most populous part of Virginia with over two million residents. Despite this, it has no commercial casino within state lines. The three Virginia casinos are all far from Northern Virginia: Portsmouth is 3.5 hours south, Danville is over 3 hours southwest, and Bristol is more than 4 hours away. Northern Virginia players have a different set of primary AP options.
MGM National Harbor — Oxon Hill, Maryland (Near DC)
MGM National Harbor is the primary casino destination for Northern Virginia and DC-area players. Located in Oxon Hill, Maryland on the Potomac River directly across from Alexandria, Virginia, MGM National Harbor is approximately 20 to 30 minutes from Arlington, 15 minutes from Alexandria, and under an hour from most of Fairfax County. The property opened in 2016 and carries over 3,300 machines across a large modern floor. MGM National Harbor uses the M life Rewards loyalty program, which ties into the full MGM Resorts network including Bellagio, MGM Grand, and other Las Vegas properties. For Northern Virginia AP players, MGM National Harbor is the obvious anchor property despite being technically in Maryland.
Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland — Hanover, Maryland
Live! Casino & Hotel in Hanover, Maryland (near BWI Airport) is within reach of Northern Virginia players willing to drive 45 to 60 minutes through DC traffic. The property is one of the largest casinos in the mid-Atlantic and carries a large floor with a full AP-eligible title selection. Live! Casino operates under the Stadium Casino brand and uses its own loyalty program. For Northern VA players, Live! Maryland is a productive second stop on a multi-property DC-area circuit after MGM National Harbor.
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races — West Virginia
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in Charles Town, West Virginia is the closest West Virginia casino to Northern Virginia. Located approximately 65 miles west of DC via US-340, Charles Town is reachable from Northern Virginia in about 90 minutes depending on traffic. The property operates under Penn National Gaming and uses the mychoice rewards program. The Charles Town floor is a full commercial casino floor with AP-eligible titles across all major manufacturers. mychoice status from Charles Town is recognized across the full Penn National portfolio.
Maryland and DC as the Northern VA AP Home Market
Northern Virginia players should think of the greater DC/Maryland casino market as their home AP circuit rather than treating the Virginia state casinos — which are 3 to 4+ hours away — as primary destinations. The MGM National Harbor and Live! Maryland combination covers over 5,000 machines between them within 60 minutes of most Northern Virginia zip codes. Add Charles Town Races as a WV day trip and Northern VA players have a three-property circuit covering three different loyalty programs without setting foot in a Virginia casino.
A future casino in the Richmond area would significantly change the calculus for Northern VA players, potentially cutting the drive to a full Virginia commercial casino floor to under two hours. Richmond-area casino proposals have been discussed but remained in early stages as of 2024. Monitor local news for developments if Northern VA AP access to a Virginia casino is a priority.
AP Opportunities in a New Market: Fresh Floors and a Developing Player Base
Advantage players pay attention when a new commercial casino market launches, and Virginia’s 2023–2024 openings are exactly the kind of event worth analyzing carefully. New markets carry a specific combination of conditions that can benefit AP players:
- Fresh floors with minimal wear. Machines that have been operating for two years or less have seen far less technical maintenance intervention than machines that have been on a floor for a decade. Fresh floors generally mean more predictable machine behavior during the early operating period.
- Developing local AP player base. In an established casino market, skilled AP players have already mapped every machine on the floor, identified every AP-eligible title, and are running regular scouting circuits. In a new market, this knowledge base is being built from scratch. Elevated machine states that would be picked up within hours at a long-established casino may sit longer in a new market where the local AP community is still forming.
- Aggressive new member loyalty promotions. All three Virginia casinos are actively building their player databases. New member sign-up offers, first-visit free play bonuses, and tier-matching promotions are more common in the first one to three years of a property’s operation than in its mature phase. Players who join all three Virginia loyalty programs in the early years may capture introductory benefits that are reduced or eliminated as the market matures.
- Recreational players still learning the floor. Local recreational players who are new to casino gaming tend to explore floors less systematically than experienced players. They are more likely to play machines without evaluating machine states, and less likely to recognize AP-eligible titles specifically. This means meter contributions from recreational play happen without the interruption of experienced players picking up elevated machines before you reach them.
- Operators running full current title selections. New commercial casino openings receive the full current catalog from major slot manufacturers. All three Virginia casinos have opened with modern floors that include the current generation of AP-eligible titles from Aristocrat, Light & Wonder, IGT, and Konami. You will not encounter an outdated machine mix or a floor still running legacy titles that have been replaced elsewhere.
The New Market Window
The advantages of a new market are most pronounced in the first two to three years after opening. Virginia’s casinos opened in 2023 and 2024, meaning the new-market window is still open. Players who establish Virginia as part of their AP circuit now are positioned to benefit from the market’s development phase before it matures into a more established, more competitive environment.
Players Clubs: Three Major Programs from Virginia
One of the most significant AP developments in Virginia’s casino launch is that all three operating properties use different major loyalty programs. Virginia is now one of the few states where an AP player can build status in three separate major casino networks — Rush Rewards, Hard Rock Rewards, and Caesars Rewards — all from within state lines. Here is what each program offers and how they connect to broader AP circuits:
Rush Rewards (Rivers Casino Portsmouth)
Rush Rewards is operated by Rush Street Gaming across Rivers Casino properties in Portsmouth, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Chicago (Des Plaines), and other markets. The program uses a tier structure with rewards denominated in Rush Rewards points redeemable for free play and hotel stays at participating properties. For AP players who visit multiple Rush Street properties, Portsmouth extends the Rush Rewards network to the Virginia coast. Rush Street properties consistently deploy current AP-eligible titles and are generally well-regarded among AP players for floor quality.
Hard Rock Rewards (Hard Rock Bristol)
Hard Rock Rewards is the global loyalty program for Hard Rock International, covering Hard Rock Hotel & Casino properties worldwide. Tier levels run Rock, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, and Diamond Elite. The program rewards dining, entertainment, hotel stays, and casino play across the full Hard Rock portfolio. For AP players, Hard Rock Rewards points from Bristol are usable at other Hard Rock casinos in the Southeast and beyond. Players holding existing Hard Rock status from properties in Florida, Mississippi, or elsewhere can use their tier status at Bristol from day one.
Caesars Rewards (Caesars Virginia)
Caesars Rewards is the largest casino loyalty network in the United States, and its arrival in Virginia via Caesars Virginia Danville is significant for mid-Atlantic AP players. The program's Gold through Seven Stars tier structure rewards table games, slot play, hotel stays, dining, and entertainment across the full Caesars portfolio. For Southeastern AP players, Caesars Virginia joins Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah's Cherokee Valley River in NC as the key Caesars Rewards properties in the region. Danville's proximity to the NC border makes a Danville plus Cherokee circuit highly practical.
Strategic Program Management Across All Three
For Virginia-based AP players or regular visitors to the state, maintaining active accounts in all three programs is straightforward and worthwhile. Each program has its own tier credit earning structure, free play redemption rates, and promotional calendar. Diversifying across all three means you can optimize which property to visit based on current promotional offers, tier maintenance requirements, and targeted free play offers — standard AP program management that becomes more valuable as the Virginia market matures.
Circuit Connections: VA + NC + WV
Virginia’s geography and its three distinct casino locations create natural circuit connections with neighboring states. Understanding these connections is essential for building productive multi-day AP trips that cover multiple properties and maximize loyalty program activity across several networks.
SW Virginia + North Carolina Cherokee Circuit
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol is approximately 90 miles from Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, NC via I-81 south and US-19/74 east. Harrah's Cherokee is the largest casino in the Southeast with nearly 3,000 machines and operates under Caesars Rewards. A southwest Virginia circuit combining Hard Rock Bristol (Hard Rock Rewards) and Harrah's Cherokee (Caesars Rewards) covers two major loyalty programs and nearly 4,000 machines across two days. Add Harrah's Cherokee Valley River in Murphy, NC — 65 miles from Cherokee — for a three-property mountain circuit.
Danville + North Carolina Piedmont Circuit
Caesars Virginia in Danville sits 45 minutes from Greensboro, NC and about 90 minutes from the Raleigh-Durham area. Hollywood Casino at Catawba Two Kings in Kings Mountain, NC — operated under Penn National's mychoice program — is approximately 2 hours from Danville. A Danville to Catawba Two Kings circuit pairs Caesars Rewards and mychoice in a single overnight trip. Players from Raleigh or the NC Piedmont who drive to Danville can make it a circular route, hitting Caesars Virginia on the way out and Catawba on the return.
Hampton Roads + West Virginia Circuit
Rivers Casino Portsmouth connects east Virginia to West Virginia via a long but manageable highway run. Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in Charles Town, WV is approximately 4 hours from Portsmouth via I-64 west. For AP players who are making multi-day trips, a Portsmouth to Charles Town overnight circuit covers Rush Rewards (Portsmouth) and mychoice (Charles Town), plus the full WV casino market including Mountaineer Casino in New Cumberland and Mardi Gras Casino in Nitro for players extending the circuit north.
Full Virginia Multi-Day Loop
For out-of-state AP players visiting Virginia as a dedicated trip, a three-property loop is possible: start at Caesars Virginia in Danville (Day 1), drive northeast to Richmond area for lodging (2 hours), continue to Rivers Casino Portsmouth (Day 2, 2 hours from Danville area), then return west or continue to the DC/Maryland market. Bristol is far enough from Danville and Portsmouth (4+ hours each) that it is best visited on a separate southwest Virginia trip combined with the North Carolina Cherokee circuit.
Logistics: Driving Distances Across Virginia
Virginia is a large state — nearly 430 miles from the DC suburbs in the northeast to the Cumberland Gap in the southwest. The three commercial casinos are spread across this geography in ways that matter for planning multi-property AP trips. Understanding the actual driving distances is essential before committing to an itinerary.
Key Drive Times
- Portsmouth ↔ Danville~2.5 hours via I-85 / US-58
- Danville ↔ Bristol~3.5 hours via US-29 and US-58 or I-81
- Portsmouth ↔ Bristol~5.5 hours via I-64 and I-81
- Northern VA (Arlington) ↔ Portsmouth~3.5 hours via I-64 or US-13
- Northern VA (Arlington) ↔ MGM National Harbor (MD)~25 minutes via I-495
- Northern VA (Arlington) ↔ Charles Town, WV~90 minutes via US-340
- Danville ↔ Harrah's Cherokee NC~3.5 hours via I-85 and US-74
- Hard Rock Bristol ↔ Harrah's Cherokee NC~90 minutes via I-81 / US-19/74
- Richmond ↔ Portsmouth~1.75 hours via I-64 east
- Richmond ↔ Danville~2 hours via US-360 or US-58
The practical implication of these distances: you cannot run all three Virginia casinos in a single day. Portsmouth and Danville are the closest pair at 2.5 hours, making an overnight two-property circuit feasible. Bristol is best treated as a standalone destination or combined with the North Carolina mountain circuit rather than paired with the other Virginia casinos in the same trip.
Virginia AP Trip Planning Framework
- East Virginia trip: Portsmouth anchor + Richmond lodging + optional Danville add-on
- Southside VA trip: Danville anchor + NC Piedmont casino connections
- SW Virginia/mountain trip: Bristol anchor + Harrah’s Cherokee (NC) circuit
- Northern VA trip: MGM National Harbor + Charles Town WV + Live! Maryland
- Full Virginia loop: Multi-day, Portsmouth → Danville → lodging → possible Bristol (separate trip)
Virginia’s interstate highway system — I-64, I-81, I-85, I-95 — makes most of these routes manageable without complex navigation. I-81 through the Shenandoah Valley is a particularly good corridor for southwest Virginia, connecting the Bristol market to northern Virginia and beyond. Traffic near Hampton Roads on I-64 and in the DC suburbs on I-95 and I-495 can significantly extend drive times during peak periods — plan arrivals and departures outside peak commuting windows where possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
What casinos are in Virginia?
Virginia has three operating commercial casinos as of 2024: Rivers Casino Portsmouth (Portsmouth, VA — opened January 2023, 1,400+ machines, Rush Street Gaming / Rush Rewards), Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol (Bristol, VA — opened July 2024, 1,500+ machines, Hard Rock Social Club), and Caesars Virginia (Danville, VA — opened December 2023, 1,300+ machines, Caesars Rewards). Northern Virginia players also commonly use MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland — just across the DC-area border — which carries over 3,300 machines and operates under MGM Rewards.
When did Virginia legalize casinos?
Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment permitting commercial casino gaming in November 2020. Individual cities then held referendums to authorize casinos in their jurisdictions. Portsmouth, Bristol, and Danville all voted to permit casino gaming. The first commercial casino in Virginia history — Rivers Casino Portsmouth — opened in January 2023. Caesars Virginia in Danville followed in December 2023, and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol opened in July 2024, completing the initial wave of Virginia commercial casinos.
Is Caesars Virginia good for AP?
Yes. Caesars Virginia in Danville is one of the strongest AP opportunities in the Virginia market. The property carries approximately 1,300 machines under the Caesars Rewards loyalty program — the largest casino loyalty network in the United States. Existing Caesars Rewards members, including players who have built Diamond status at Harrah's Cherokee in North Carolina (only 45 miles from Greensboro, NC, which is 45 minutes from Danville), can use their full tier benefits immediately. Caesars Entertainment floors consistently carry the full AP-eligible title catalog from Aristocrat, IGT, Light & Wonder, and Konami. The new-market conditions in Danville — a developing local player base and fresh floors — add further AP value.
What is Rivers Casino Portsmouth?
Rivers Casino Portsmouth is the first commercial casino to open in Virginia, beginning operations in January 2023. Located in Portsmouth in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area — which also encompasses Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Newport News — the property carries over 1,400 slot machines and is operated by Rush Street Gaming. The casino uses the Rush Rewards loyalty program, which is shared across all Rush Street Gaming properties including Rivers Casino Philadelphia and Rivers Casino Pittsburgh. Hampton Roads is one of the largest population concentrations on the East Coast, home to the highest density of US military personnel in the world, which drives strong recreational traffic and consistent meter accumulation across AP-eligible machines.
Are there casinos in Northern Virginia?
There are currently no commercial casinos within Northern Virginia itself. The three Virginia commercial casinos — Rivers Casino Portsmouth, Caesars Virginia, and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol — are all located in other parts of the state and are 3.5 to 4+ hours from the Northern Virginia suburbs. However, Northern Virginia players have strong nearby options across the Maryland border: MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, MD is approximately 20 to 30 minutes from Arlington and Alexandria and carries over 3,300 machines under MGM Rewards. Live! Casino & Hotel in Hanover, MD (near BWI Airport) is 45 to 60 minutes away. Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in Charles Town, WV is about 90 minutes via US-340.
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