>>Legislation Permitting Fairfax County To Host A Casino Passes Virginia State Senate
(Fairfax County, VA) -- Legislation allowing Fairfax County to host a casino is advancing in the Virginia House of Delegates after passing the state Senate.Preview: SCRIPT:
The bill would give the county the option to hold a referendum on a casino gaming facility. Proponents argue that the casino could generate critical revenue for the state and county, but the proposal has faced opposition from various groups, including labor unions and national security concerns. NBC Washington reports that experts estimate Virginians spend around $300 million dollars annually at MGM National Harbor, with many lawmakers pushing to keep that money in the commonwealth. If passed at the state level, the casino would be then put up to voters on a ballot referendum where virginians would get to decide its fate.