Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City announced today that live entertainment will return to Anthem. Among the first to perform this summer; The Pork Tornadoes Jun. 4, David Allan Coe Jun. 5, Everclear Jun. 11, and Mark Chesnutt Jul. 15.

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:

Colonial Downs Group announced today that Linda Edwards, Clerk of the Greensville County Circuit Court, certified she has received and accepted a request to circulate petitions to initiate a voter referendum to allow pari-mutuel wagering at a satellite facility in Emporia in accordance with the state code of Virginia. Former Emporia mayor Mary Person submitted the paperwork on behalf of Colonial Downs. 

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.

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.

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.

Pulling a pepperoni pizza out of the oven, Colonial Downs kitchen worker Marty Ball places it on her cutting board and before the next makes its way down the line, she cuts it into signature triangles and boxes it up.

The Finger Lakes-based casino del Lago Resort & Casino last year had a $270 million impact on the economy of the area, a fiscal impact study released by its parent company found.

On most days, Rosie’s Gaming Emporium is alive with people placing their bets and taking their chances on electronic horses racing across their screens. In the off-season, the barns outside the Colonial Downs’ track are empty.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (Dec. 11, 2019) – Peninsula Pacific Entertainment, which currently owns 50% of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City, has announced an agreement with Warner Gaming to purchase 100% ownership of the property.

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.

Tax Revenues, Jobs & Player Activity All Exceed Expectations

Colonial Downs Group announced today its first six months of financial results since beginning operations on April 18, 2019 in New Kent County.

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.

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.

It was the first Super Bowl Sunday with legalized sports betting in New York state, and seats for the sports lounge at del Lago Resort and Casino were sold out for the big game.

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

Recapitalization effort for the Finger Lakes area casino transfers ownership and equity interests from the Wilmot Family to Peninsula Pacific.

It was the first Super Bowl Sunday with legalized sports betting in New York state, and seats for the sports lounge at del Lago Resort and Casino were sold out for the big game.