Virginia Lottery Board to consider Norfolk casino operator license for Boyd, Pamunkey Tribe
🎰 Norfolk Casino: Key Details
- Owners:
- BDG Game (major national casino operator)
- Pamunkey Indian Tribe (licensed under Virginia law, not federal tribal gaming regulations)
- Permanent Casino:
- Still unnamed
- Scheduled to open late 2027
- Planned for a waterfront site in downtown Norfolk
- License Hearing:
- Date: Tuesday, October 29
- Time: 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Richmond, VA
- Reviewed by the Virginia Lottery Board, which regulates casino gaming in the state
🛠️ Interim Gaming Hall: Temporary Facility
- Opening: Expected November 2025, pending license approval
- Structure: Described as tent-like, possibly modular or semi-permanent
- Features:
- 130 slot machines
- Limited food and beverage service
- Aimed at offering a preview experience and generating early revenue while the full casino is under construction