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 This Day In Sports History

On May 25, 1935, Ohio State sophomore Jesse Owens delivered arguably the greatest 45 minutes in sports history at the Big Ten track meet in Ann Arbor. Owens broke three world records and tied a fourth, setting new marks in the long jump (26′81/4"), the 220-yard dash (20.3 seconds), and the 220-yard low hurdles (22.6 seconds), while equaling the 100-yard dash world record (9.4 seconds). Despite his individual brilliance, Michigan narrowly edged out Ohio State for the team title, 48 to 43.5.

On This Day In Sports History

On May 24, 1918, Cleveland outlasted the Yankees 3-2 in a 19-inning marathon at the Polo Grounds. Stan Coveleski pitched a remarkable complete-game victory, but the hero of the day was Joe Wood. Having converted from a pitcher to an outfielder after his arm "went dead," Wood launched a game-winning solo homer into the left-field bleachers—his second home run of the afternoon—to finally seal the win for Cleveland.