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Hopes, and some fears, as Virginia’s first casino opens in Bristol

The temporary Bristol Casino will be replaced in 2024 by the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

Inside a former NASCAR driver’s fight to overturn Virginia’s ban of electronic betting machines.

A temporary casino, the first in Virginia, is scheduled to open July 8 with the permanent facility coming later.

This will be Virginia’s first casino, with others on the way in Danville, Norfolk and Portsmouth.

Danville’s casino would be the tallest building between Richmond and Roanoke. Plus other comparisons.

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