Casino earnings in Virginia increase by 31.9% compared to the previous year in June
## Virginia Commercial Casinos Break Monthly Revenue Records in May 2025
Virginia's commercial casinos have set a new record, collectively generating $85.4 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in May 2025, according to the Virginia Lottery.
### Casino Performance
The three casinos, Caesars Virginia, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, each reported impressive results. Caesars Virginia maintained its leading position, though specific figures for May were not disclosed. Rivers Casino Portsmouth reported $28.3 million in GGR, surpassing its previous monthly record of $27.8 million set in March 2025. Hard Rock Bristol also exceeded its former best monthly result of $21.3 million from March 2025, reporting $23 million in GGR for May.
### Year-on-Year Growth
While month-to-month improvements and record highs are evident, direct year-on-year comparisons are not readily available from the Virginia Lottery. However, the sustained growth momentum is suggested by both Rivers Portsmouth and Hard Rock Bristol surpassing their March 2025 figures.
### Regulatory Context
The Virginia Lottery oversees casino revenue reporting, but detailed public figures for individual casino properties are currently limited to May 2025. Official year-on-year growth rates for commercial casino revenue have not been published by the Virginia Lottery in the latest available reports.
### Summary Table
| Casino Property | May 2025 GGR | Previous Record (Date) | |-----------------------------|---------------------|--------------------------| | Caesars Virginia | Data not specified | Not specified | | Rivers Casino Portsmouth | $28.3 million | $27.8 million (Mar 2025) | | Hard Rock Bristol | $23 million | $21.3 million (Mar 2025) |
### Conclusion
Virginia's commercial casinos have broken monthly revenue records in May 2025, with Rivers Casino Portsmouth and Hard Rock Bristol leading the way. Although year-on-year growth rates are not yet available, the sustained growth momentum is evident. For a comprehensive year-on-year analysis, official Virginia Lottery data beyond May 2025 would be needed.
It's important to note that no specific revenue information is provided for Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia, which is currently under construction and recently appointed three members of its leadership team.
The revenue growth for the commercial casinos in Virginia in June 2024 was primarily due to the performance of Hard Rock Bristol, Caesars Virginia, and now Rivers Casino Portsmouth. The combined year-on-year revenue increase was 31.9%. Each casino contributed to this growth, with Hard Rock Bristol recording a revenue of $21.4 million, up 49.4% on the $14.4 million reported last year. Caesars Virginia showed a 59.1% revenue rise to $30.6 million, while Rivers Casino Portsmouth recorded a year-over-year revenue increase of 2%.
The three commercial casinos in Virginia collectively paid $14.1 million in taxes to the state in June 2024. The Virginia government will allocate the tax money raised from the casinos to various programs, including the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund, the Family and Children's Trust Fund, and the Regional Improvement Commission.
In the realm of casino culture, the rising stars of Virginia's commercial casinos, Caesars Virginia, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, have not only captured the attention of casino personalities but also the hearts of gamblers with their impressive casino-games offerings and record-breaking revenue ($28.3 million for Rivers Casino Portsmouth and $23 million for Hard Rock Bristol in May 2025). These establishments continue to enrich the casino-and-gambling scene in Virginia, setting new standards for casino-culture in the state.
