Discover more about the casino facilities, food and drink and more at Grosvenor Casino Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth. One amazing venue - One great night out.
Discover more about the casino facilities, food and drink and more at Grosvenor Casino Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth. One amazing venue - One great night out.
Moore later said staff identified the new parcel as a better place for a casino than the waterside location. Recommended on The Virginian-Pilot. An aerial look at the Victory Village site in Portsmouth. As state lawmakers ponder whether to legalize gambling, Moore has said that, no matter what, Portsmouth will carry on with plans to develop the site as an entertainment district. The venue hosts a wide range of events: weddings, dance parties, comedy shows and mixed martial arts fights. They could take the issue to voters. Most Read.{/INSERTKEYS}{/PARAGRAPH} Bluhm said he was optimistic that local voters would approve gambling if state lawmakers OK a citywide referendum. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, has long tried to get commercial gambling approved for Portsmouth. {PARAGRAPH}{INSERTKEYS}Earlier this year, the city announced plans to open a casino along the Elizabeth River at the site of a former Holiday Inn at 8 Crawford Pkwy. As seen Monday, August 12, Stephen M. Officials from nearby Hampton have already said they plan to lobby legislators to add them to the list. Chesapeake extends curbside recycling through Gun-rights advocates want Norfolk to ignore new state laws. Four other cities, including Norfolk, were included in legislation that was passed this year and will be considered for final approval during the upcoming General Assembly session. The developer will help lobby for the project, according to the new agreement, which also says Rush Street will try to use local vendors and hire people from Portsmouth. Moore wants to break ground on the new project by January , though the plan is contingent on what Virginia lawmakers and, potentially, local voters, decide about legalizing gambling in the state. According to a February report from the Albany Business Review , the casino resort fell far short of its gambling revenue projection and faced increased competition one year after opening. State Sen. This year, the city aligned with Danville and Bristol to push legislation that would allow economically challenged cities like themselves to hold referendums, letting residents decide for themselves if they want casino gambling. Ana Ley, , ana. Virginia Beach leaves door open for development on Rudee Loop. Skip to content.