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Colonial Downs to Run 21 Race Dates in 2021!

Live racing returns to Colonial Downs Racetrack in New Kent County in July, August and September with premium tickets going on sale Monday, March 15. General admission and parking are free. The best thoroughbred horses and trainers from around the country will run every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for seven weeks from July 19 through September 1. Post time each day will be 1:45 pm. Premium tickets and full racing schedule are available at www.colonialdowns.com.

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Rosie's Gaming Emporium Now Open In Dumfries

Dumfries, VA – January 8, 2021 – At a ceremonial outdoor and socially distanced ribbon cutting, Colonial Downs Group announced today that Rosie’s Gaming Emporium is now open in Dumfries, Va. Rosie’s, located in the Triangle Shopping Plaza convenient to Interstate 95, features 150 slots-like gaming machines, simulcast horse racing, restaurant and bar.

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DraftKings Opens Sportsbook at del lago Resort & Casino in New York

Third Retail Location for Leading Operator to Offer Premier Customer Experience

DraftKings Inc. and del Lago Resort & Casino announced today the opening of the DraftKings Sportsbook at del Lago, the company’s third retail sportsbook location in the U.S. The 6,000 square-foot space will offer sports fans a state of the art and innovative, high-tech retail sports betting experience complete with betting kiosks and LED video screens.

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New Owner of del Lago Resort & Casino Looks Ahead

A California investment-management firm is looking ahead to the future of del Lago Resort & Casino now that it’s the sole owner following the Wilmot family’s sale of its 50-percent stake in the property in August.

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Return of Racing at Colonial Downs Brings Local Tax Benefit

Thoroughbred racing returned to Virginia’s Colonial Downs this summer, after a 6-year absence.

And those willing to bet even the change in their pocket can help keep it going, placing wagers on historical races at new betting parlors around the state. Each of those sites provide a tax benefit that remains in the community.

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Colonial Downs Opens 4th Rosie's Gaming Emporium In Virginia

Expected to generate $2 M in annual tax revenues for the City of Hampton.

At a ceremonial ribbon cutting, Colonial Downs Group announced Tuesday that Rosie’s Gaming Emporium is now open in Hampton, Virginia. Located in the Power Plant shopping center just off Interstate 64, the $40 million gaming venture features 700 historical horse racing (HHR) machines, simulcast horse racing, a restaurant and bar, and a gift shop.

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del Lago Resort & Casino Receives 11 Awards From Casino Player Magazine

del Lago Recognized by Magazine’s Best of Gaming Awards

Del Lago Resort & Casino has again been recognized by Casino Player magazine with top honors in its annual New York State Best of Gaming Awards reader survey. Del Lago received a total of 11 awards to add to its growing list of recognitions. Each year, the magazine asks its dedicated readers to select casinos across the U.S. that are worthy of being honored the best of the best

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