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Virginia Lottery Releases February Casino Activity Report

Virginia Lottery Releases February Casino Activity Report

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RICHMOND, Va – The Virginia Lottery has released its report on casino gaming activity for February.

During the month, gaming revenues from Virginia casinos totaled $57.3 million.

Virginia law assesses a graduated tax on a casino’s AGR, or wagers minus winnings, and $10.3 million in taxes were paid to the Gaming Proceeds Fund.

Nearly $6.8 million of that goes to the state’s coffers while over $82,000 will go towards the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund.

There three operating casinos in Virginia are H-R Bristol, Rivers Casino Portsmouth and Caesars Virginia in Danville.

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