Rosie’s Celebrates 2 years in Virginia!
R’Day to Shine on April 23
RICHMOND, Va. (April 21, 2021) – All five Rosie’s locations in Virginia will celebrate our second anniversary of operations by offering special player rewards and discounts on Friday, April 23. Prizes and rewards offered include:
25 lucky players will win free play for a full year (Drawings held at noon, 3pm, 6pm, 9pm and midnight)
$90,000 in donations on R’Day to the local communities in which we operate
Other surprises and food giveaways, including sweet treats
The celebration will recognize milestones Rosie’s has achieved in its two years of operations that include the following:
More than $150 Million in jackpots paid out to date
More than 1,000 team members hired providing rewarding careers and generous income to Virginia communities
Revitalized thoroughbred horse racing in Virginia with average daily purses of $500,000
Rosie’s Gives Back has contributed more than $1.3 Million in cash and in-kind contributions and team members have contributed over 1,100 service hours
“This is our way of saying thank you to our loyal fans and players,” said Chief Operating Officer at Colonial Downs Group, Aaron Gomes. “With 5 locations in Richmond, Hampton, Vinton, New Kent & Dumfries we have become a real part of the fabric of Virginia and we look forward to many more years of fun, safe and successful operations.”
About Colonial Downs: Colonial Downs Group is a proud business operator in Virginia, employing more than 1,000 team members in the Commonwealth and paying over $30 million in annual salaries, wages, and benefits. Rosie’s Gaming Emporiums® in Richmond, Hampton, New Kent, Vinton, and Dumfries offer innovative historic horse racing (HHR) gaming technology and full card simulcasting. Colonial Downs Racetrack in New Kent County hosts live thoroughbred racing on two nationally renowned surfaces, including the Secretariat Turf Course, the widest turf course in North America at 180 feet wide and on a 1 1/4 mile dirt track, and second in length to only the world-famous Belmont Park. Colonial Downs Group has made a $300 million investment in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The company pays more than $32 million in annual state and local taxes plus an additional $12 million in racing industry payments annually.