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In May, Virginia Sportsbooks stunned the public with $60 million in revenue
For May 2024, the Virginia Lottery reported nearly $60 million in gross sports betting revenue. Sportsbook operators had an 11.9% hold on the market. Additionally, revenue was up 24.6% compared to May 2023. That was slightly less than the 25.2% increase in the handle to $505.6 million. Their $60 million in gross sports betting revenue was the fifth-highest total in 41 months of legal wagering in Virginia. Six of the eight highest monthly revenue totals have come in the last nine months. Sportsbooks in Virginia have attained a double-digit hold 21 times, it’s happened 12 times in the last 15 months.
Local Drag Performers Crowned with ‘Virginia Pride’ Titles
Virginia is home to new drag royalty following the Virginia Pride Pageant on Sunday. Judges named local drag artists Celestia Cox as Miss Virginia Pride, Keante Armon Black as Mr. Virginia Pride and Javon Love as Mx. Virginia Pride in front of a packed crowd at Godfrey’s in downtown Richmond.
Rubama: Former Lake Taylor star Jalyn Holmes honors late stepfather with academy to teach football, life lessons
NORFOLK — About a year ago, former Lake Taylor High star Jalyn Holmes had an idea to create a football camp that would be different from others. Not only would campers learn about football, but they would also learn about life off the field. “I shared this vision with Vaughn last year during (organized team activities),” Holmes said about his late stepfather, Vaughn Parker. “I just wanted to ...
State delegate says Norfolk Public Schools leadership is ignoring safety concerns and refusing meetings with officials
Del. Jackie Glass says the superintendent of Norfolk Public Schools has refused to meet with her and other members of Norfolk’s General Assembly delegation to talk about addressing violence and other issues in Norfolk’s schools. Glass appeared before the Norfolk School Board on June 26 saying she’s worried...
Community Connection: Hiring our Heroes
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — An upcoming event aims to make sure the talented spouses of our nation’s heroes have the opportunities to achieve their dreams, while supporting their service member. The details are in today’s community connection. Military Spouse Hiring Event. Thursday, July 11. Naval Station Norfolk.
Matchups Revealed for 2024 Cayman Islands Classic
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass . -- Boston College will open play at the 2024 Cayman Islands Classic on Nov. 24 with Old Dominion, as the tournament released its official bracket today. The Eagles and Monarchs will tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET at John Gray Gymnasium on Grand Cayman Island. It will mark the first time the two teams have met on the hardwood. BC will face either Missouri State or High Point in the second round. First-round games on the other side of the bracket include Hampton vs. Boise State; and South Dakota State vs. Duquesne. For more information, please...
Newport News Council to consider whether to nearly double its salaries
Newport News City Council on Tuesday will consider whether to nearly double its annual salaries. The vote will take place at 7 p.m. during a meeting at the Gaines Theatre located on the campus of Christopher Newport University. Legislation passed by the General Assembly this year increased the maximum allowable salaries for mayors and members of city councils. The legislation creates new ...
Carrollton Publix could open this fall, developer says
Carrollton residents craving a “Pub Sub,” the submarine-style sandwiches offered at Publix supermarkets, may not need to wait much longer. The Publix that will anchor the commercial phase of The Crossings at Bartlett Station, a mixed-use development at Carrollton and Brewers Neck boulevards, could open by early fall, according to The Crossings’ developer, Jerry Bowman. […]
Does social media need warning labels?
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Recently, the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy said he would push for warning labels to be placed on social media platforms. Murthy’s opinion piece, published in The New York Times, said he has called on Congress for these warnings. Myles McNutt, Associate Professor...
Senate candidate Hung Cao slams ‘hit jobs’ on his military record
Hung Cao, a decorated Navy combat veteran and Republican nominee for the Senate in Virginia, called recent reporting that raised questions about his military service injuries “disgusting.” “They are saying that any disabled veteran in America that does not have a Purple Heart is faking it. This is the most disgusting thing I’ve ever heard […]
GOP Rep. Victoria Spartz charged with weapons violation at Dulles Airport
Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., has been charged with weapons violation at Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia, a spokesperson for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority confirmed to NBC News on Monday. The spokesperson, who said Spartz was charged Friday, cited a section of Virginia law tied to the dangerous use...
Who’s on the ballot in Portsmouth in the November 2024 election
In Portsmouth, voters will elect three City Council members, five school board members, and the mayor in the November general election. The deadline to file for the Nov. 5 election was June 18. Eleven candidates will compete for three at-large open seats on council, so the three candidates with the most votes will win election. Candidates include council incumbents De’Andre A. Barnes and Mark ...
Middle School Courtyard Makeover Plan
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – The viewers have spoken and now it’s time for the plan! The Hampton Roads Show got an email from Deep Creek Middle School (DCMS) history teacher Dory Suttmiller about the condition of the two courtyards at DCMS. All last week, viewers helped pick a final plan for the courtyard. Micah Miller at Easton Outdoors joined HRS with the final plan and it will be constructed in the month of July with a reveal in August following the Summer Olympics.
Four VADOC facilities close as scheduled
All employees at the four facilities who wished to stay with the department have been able to continue their employment at other facilities, thanks to the "diligence and dedication" of the department's human resources department.
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