Casino Bill Moves To Virginia House

In a 28-12 vote, a casino bill passed from the Virginia Senate to the House for the first time in the state's history. It would allow casino referendums in Bristol, Danville and Portsmouth, but not before 2020. The delay would allow a comprehensive study of the state's gambling industry, due by January 1, 2020. Senator Tommy Norment (l.) wants a tax rate between 13 percent and 15 percent.