Casino Gambling Now Legal In Virginia

On Wednesday, July 1, more than 1,200 new laws took effect in Virginia—including one legalizing casino gambling, if local voters approve gambling operations in their communities in the November election. Casino gambling will be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board. The five locations specified are in Bristol, Danville, Norfolk, Portsmout and Richmond.

Sports betting also now is legal, although wagering on games including in-state colleges or universities is banned.

Casino adjusted gross receipts will be taxed at 18 percent to 30 percent, depending on the licensee’s annual adjusted gross receipts. Licensees will pay taxes of 18 percent to 30 percent on adjusted gross receipts, depending on the licensee’s annual adjusted gross receipts.

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On July 25, 2015, Cole Hamels pitched a 13-strikeout no-hitter to lead the Phillies past the Cubs 5-0 at Wrigley Field—the first no-hitter at the stadium since 1972. Hamels threw 129 pitches, securing the final out when Odúbel Herrera made a dramatic, tumbling catch on a Kris Bryant fly ball to center field. This historic performance marked Hamels' final game in a Philadelphia uniform; after 10 seasons with the club, he was traded to the Rangers six days later.

On This Day In Sports History

On July 24, 1908, American Johnny Hayes won the Olympic marathon in London following a dramatic controversy. Italian runner Dorando Pietri entered White City Stadium well in the lead but collapsed five times from exhaustion. Track officials helped Pietri to his feet each time, enabling him to cross the finish line 32 seconds ahead of Hayes. However, after a protest was filed on the American's behalf, Pietri was disqualified for receiving assistance, and Hayes was awarded the victory.