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virginiabusiness.com > virginians-spend-nearly-575m-in-february-sports-wagers

Virginians spend nearly $575M in February sports wagers

10+ hour, 27+ min ago  (300+ words) Virginians spend nearly $575M in February sports wagers Handle up 3.2% from February 2025 Josh Janney //April 2, 2026// Virginians bet about $574.6 million on sports in February, winning a total of $517.53 million, according to Virginia Lottery data released Wednesday. That's about 3.2% higher than the $556.84 million…...

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virginiabusiness.com > richmond-region-tourism-names-inaugural-chief-growth-officer

Richmond Region Tourism names inaugural chief growth officer

11+ hour, 5+ min ago  (328+ words) Jerrine Lee to lead efforts to drive visitor growth Josh Janney //April 2, 2026// Richmond Region Tourism has named Vice President of Sales Jerrine Lee its first chief growth officer, as it rolls out a new plan to boost tourism. In her…...

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virginiabusiness.com > petersburg-opens-temporary-live-casino

Petersburg rolls out temporary Live! Casino

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (381+ words) Leaders in Real Estate and Top Projects Petersburg rolls out temporary Live! Casino Chris Suarez //March 31, 2026// A temporary casino with 900 slot machines and 30 table games " but still no poker or a sportsbook " opened in Petersburg in January, as The Cordish…...

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Norfolk airport undergoes $1B modernization

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (417+ words) Leaders in Real Estate and Top Projects Josh Janney //March 31, 2026// As passenger numbers at Norfolk International Airport grow past pre-pandemic levels, the airport is undergoing a $1 billion upgrade to expand service, attract new airlines and modernize the travel experience. The…...

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virginiabusiness.com > korean-air-plans-103-boeing-plane-purchases-valued-at-36-2b-until-2039

Korean Air plans 103 Boeing plane purchases valued at $36.2B until 2039

1+ week, 11+ hour ago  (99+ words) Korean Air plans 103 Boeing plane purchases valued at $36.2B until 2039 Reuters //March 26, 2026// SEOUL (Reuters) " South Korean flag carrier Korean Air said on Thursday it plans to buy 103 Boeing planes between 2026 and 2039. That includes 20 B777-9s, 25 B787-10s, 50 B737-10s, and eight B777-8Fs, Korean Air said in a regulatory…...

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virginiabusiness.com > us-single-family-housing-starts-rise-december

US single-family housing starts rise in December despite permit decline

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (364+ words) US single-family housing starts rebound in January, building permits decline Reuters //February 18, 2026// WASHINGTON, Feb 18 (Reuters) " U.S. single-family homebuilding rebounded in December, but a decline in permits for future construction pointed to underlying weakness amid higher mortgage rates and material costs. Single-family…...

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virginiabusiness.com > volkswagen-of-america-taps-new-sales-marketing-evp

Volkswagen of America taps new sales/marketing EVP

6+ mon, 3+ day ago  (301+ words) Volkswagen of America taps new sales/marketing EVP Nash previously spent more than a decade at Mazda Josh Janney //September 29, 2025// Volkswagen of America, the Reston-headquartered subsidiary of the German automaker, has appointed Brian Nash as its executive vice president of…...

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virginiabusiness.com > us-judge-upholds-243m-verdict-tesla-autopilot-crash

US judge upholds $243 million verdict against Tesla over fatal Autopilot crash

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (370+ words) US judge upholds $243 million verdict against Tesla over fatal Autopilot crash Kira Jenkins //February 20, 2026// Feb 20 (Reuters) " A federal judge rejected Tesla's request to overturn a $243 million jury verdict over the 2019 crash of an Autopilot-equipped Model S, which killed a 22-year-old…...

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virginiabusiness.com > virginia-tysons-casino-referendum-bill-spanberger

Tysons casino bill clears General Assembly

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (908+ words) Tysons casino bill clears General Assembly Fairfax County official says bill 'raises serious concerns' Beth JoJack //March 17, 2026// It's now up to Gov. Abigail Spanberger to decide whether Fairfax County can hold a referendum that could pave the way for a…...

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virginiabusiness.com > amd-clinches-second-mega-chip-supply-deal-this-time-with-meta

AMD clinches second mega chip supply deal, this time with Meta

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (864+ words) AMD clinches second mega chip supply deal, this time with Meta An AMD logo and a computer motherboard appear in this illustration created on Aug. 25, 2025. Illustration by REUTERS/Dado Ruvic Reuters //February 24, 2026// (Reuters) Advanced Micro Devices said on Tuesday it…...