Virginia casinos set new monthly record at $85.2 in adjusted gaming revenue

All three Virginia casinos set monthly revenue records in March, according to the Virginia Lottery's latest report. The new monthly highs have resulted in a combined adjusted gaming revenue—wagers minus winnings—of $85.19 million, shattering the previous mark of February by about $10 million.

Caesars Virginia in Danville led the month at $35.98 million in AGR, including $26 million from its 1,479 slot machines and $9.96 million from its 100 table games. Its performance generated $6.47 million in tax revenues with $2.15 million returning to the host city, $4.25 million to the state and nearly $52,000 for problem gambling treatment and support.

Rivers Casino Portsmouth followed at $27.87 million in AGR, including $19.9 million from its 1,423 slot machines and $7.97 million from its 84 table games. Play there led to $5.01 million in tax revenues, with $1.67 million going back to the host city, $3.29 million to the state, and $40,000 for problem gambling treatment.

Lastly, Hard Rock Bristol reported $17.34 million in adjusted gaming revenues from play on its 1,444 slot machines and $3.98 million from its 73 table games. The March total surpassed the casino's previous record of $20.6 million, established during December, its first full month of operation.

Overall, the state realized over $10 million from the March casino activity, the report shows.