WEEKLY FEATURE: Virginia House, Senate Approve Gambling Bills

The Virginia legislature last week voted to approve casinos. Casino proponent Senator Louise Lucas (l.) said the new industry could be "our Amazon.” The five proposed host cities are Danville, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Richmond and Bristol, which would welcome a Bristol Hard Rock (l.). The final tax rate will be determined when the two houses decide on a unified bill. And sports betting is legalized in both bills, with some significant differences.