Va Casino Vote
Four Virginia cities will be able to approve the construction of a casino if residents pass referendums to do so on their local ballots in the November election. Virginia legislation allows casino gambling in five cities: Danville, Bristol, Portsmouth, Norfolk and Richmond. Richmond residents will vote later on a ballot measure to approve a casino. The other four cities voted approvals on Nov.
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Are You Registered?
The very first thing you have to do is make sure you’re registered to vote.
Not sure if your registered or where you vote? Head over to the Virginia Department of Elections to check your voter registration status and find your polling place.
What Is The Ballot Question?
The approved referendum language that will be on the ballot will read as follows.
Shall casino gaming be permitted at a casino gaming establishment in the City of Bristol, Virginia at 500 Gate City Highway, Bristol, Virginia 24201 (former Bristol Mall) as may be approved by the Virginia Lottery Board?
If you support a Hard Rock Hotel & Casino coming to Bristol, you should VOTE YES.
Below is a sample Bristol, VA ballot. The casino referendum will be the last question!
How to Vote
So, you’re registered to vote and you vote in Bristol, VA? Great! Then you have a few different options this year on when and how you can actually cast your ballot:
By Mail
Vote NOW – Nov 3
Until October 23, you may request an absentee ballot by mail. Return it by Election Day.
In-Person
Vote NOW – Oct 31
You may show up in-person at City Hall during business hours to complete an absentee ballot until 5PM on October 31.
Drive-Up Window
Vote NOW – Oct 31
You may drive-up to the window at City Hall during business hours to complete an absentee ballot from your vehicle until 5PM on October 31.
On Election Day
Vote On Nov 3
Don’t want to vote early? That’s okay. Just show up at your polling place on November 3 and cast your vote in-person!
For more info on how to register to vote, deadlines, what you need to bring, and what options are available to vote, please contact the Bristol Registrar’s Office or the Virginia Department of Elections.
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Recent News
DANVILLE, Va., (WSET) -- Danville's Industrial Development Authority met Tuesday morning to discuss and vote on an agreement for Caesars to purchase the property where the casino would be built.
The site is home to the former Dan River Mills Schoolfield complex on West Main Street.
Danville announced in May that Caesars Entertainment would be the city's preferred gaming operator.
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The company has committed an initial $20 million upfront payment to the city, should voters here choose to move forward with a casino on the November ballot.
$5 million of that will go toward the purchase of the property, which the city currently owns.
'What this does its really the first step in getting all the parties that are connected to this project on board with the way this development will occur, should it be approved by the citizens of Danville,' said city manager Ken Larking.
As for the remaining 15-million dollars, Larking says they have not yet determined the best use of those funds.
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Now that the Industrial Development Authority has approved this agreement, the City council will need to do the same.
They are expected to vote during Tuesday night's council meeting.
Thursday, September 3rd, Caesars executives are expected to be in town for a formal signing ceremony for this agreement.