Virginia casinos had another strong month in September. The state’s five operating casinos generated more than $97.5 million in adjusted gaming revenue, according to the latest Virginia Lottery casino gaming report.
Adjusted gaming revenue, or AGR, is the amount casinos keep after paying players their winnings. In other words, it is calculated as wagers minus winnings. During September, casinos in Virginia paid $20.7 million in gaming taxes to the state’s Gaming Proceeds Fund.
The news hits as the Live! Casino in Petersburg just hit a major construction milestone. Virginia casinos are on a winning streak similar to the one we saw a year ago.
Which Casinos Operate in Virginia?
There are currently five casinos in Virginia reporting gaming activity:
- Hard Rock Bristol in Bristol
- Rivers Casino Portsmouth in Portsmouth – which is adding a new hotel
- Caesars Virginia in Danville
- The Interim Gaming Hall Norfolk, operated in partnership with the Pamunkey Tribe
- Live! Virginia in Petersburg
Together, these casinos operated 5,435 slot machines and 283 table games during September. Slots remained the largest source of casino revenue, producing $71.58 million in AGR. Table games added another $26 million.
September 2026 Virginia Casino Revenue
Caesars Virginia in Danville was the state’s top-performing casino for the month. It earned $36.15 million in total AGR, helped by strong results from both slots and table games.
Caesars Virginia also had the largest gaming floor among the reporting casinos, with 1,542 slot machines and 88 table games. Rivers Casino Portsmouth followed with $25.89 million in total revenue, while Hard Rock Bristol brought in $21.65 million.
How Virginia Casino Taxes Are Used
Virginia law places a graduated tax on casino AGR. That means the tax rate increases as a casino’s revenue rises. In September, the five casinos paid a combined $20,666,229.08 in taxes.
That money does not all go to one place. State law directs portions of casino tax revenue to several funds and local governments:
- Host cities or regional improvement organizations
- Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund
- Family and Children’s Trust Fund
- Virginia Indigenous People’s Trust Fund, where applicable
- Gaming Proceeds Fund
For Hard Rock Bristol, the host-city share goes to the Regional Improvement Commission (RIC). The RIC supports projects in Southwest Virginia, including education, transportation, and public safety needs.
Where the September Casino Tax Money Went
Host cities and the Bristol RIC received the largest share of the tax revenue, totaling more than $6.47 million for the month. The Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund received $165,329.83, while the Family and Children’s Trust Fund received $41,332.45.
Because The Interim Gaming Hall Norfolk operates in partnership with the Pamunkey Tribe, its report includes a 1% tax allocation to the Virginia Indigenous People’s Trust Fund. That came to $8,395.93 in September.
What September’s Numbers Mean for Casinos in Virginia
September’s results show that casinos in Virginia continue to be a major source of gaming revenue and state tax money. Caesars Virginia led the market, but every operating casino contributed revenue from slots, table games, or both.
The report also highlights how casino gaming money is spread beyond the casinos themselves. Local governments, problem-gambling services, family-support programs, and Indigenous communities all receive funding tied to Virginia casino activity.
As Virginia’s casino industry grows, monthly reports from the Virginia Lottery will remain an important way to track how much revenue casinos in Virginia generate and where that money goes.
