McLean, VA|News|
Fairfax County Leaders Applaud Veto Of Tysons Casino Bill
Fairfax County supervisors praise Gov. Abigail Spanberger's veto of SB 756, blocking a Tysons casino to protect local land-use authority.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Silver Line Casino
Coverage of proposed casino along Silver Line in Northern Virginia.
McLean, VA|News|
Fairfax County Casino Bill's Fate Decided By Gov. Spanberger
The VA governor's veto blocks a bill that would have let Fairfax County leaders consider a casino referendum tied to a Tysons site.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Reston Legislators Detail Successes; Tackle Budget, Casino Tensions
State lawmakers discuss the 2026 legislative session, Tysons casino opposition, and the $1.5B data center tax debate.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Surovell, Alcorn Clash Over Tysons Casino In TV Debate
State Sen. Surovell and Supervisor Alcorn debated a proposed $11B Tysons casino, weighing gains in tax revenue against community impacts.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Union Rally Urges Governor To Sign Fairfax County Casino Bill
The proposed Tysons entertainment district with a casino near the Spring Hill Metro station promises 5,000 union jobs, labor leaders say.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Fairfax Leaders Urge Governor To Veto Tysons Casino Bill
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Monday called on Gov. Spanberger to veto the Tysons casino bill passed by the General Assembly.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Revised Tysons Casino Bill Sent To Governor To Sign: Update
A conference of both houses of the Virginia General Assembly released a new revision of the Fairfax County casino bill.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
$3.5M Spent By Comstock Holdings To Advance Tysons Casino Bill
Comstock Holdings has spent more than $3.5 million to advance its casino bill to the brink of adoption by the Virginia General Assembly.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Supervisors Reject Revised Bill To Allow Temporary Casino Without Local Control: Updated
A revised bill passed by the VA Senate introduced major changes, allowing a temporary casino to operate for 5 years without local control.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Fairfax Casino Opponents Urge Spanberger To Veto Bill
The No Fairfax Casino Coalition is urging VA Gov. Abigail Spanberger to veto Senate Bill 756 over economic concerns.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Fairfax Co. Casino Bill Vote Draws Ire Of NoVA Activists, Officials
Local lawmakers and activists weigh in on the Fairfax casino legislation's advancement in the Virginia General Assembly.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Fairfax Co. Casino Bill Sent Back To Senate For Reconsideration
The Virginia House of Delegates voted to send the Fairfax County casino bill with amendments back to the Senate for reconsideration.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Fairfax County Casino Bill Sent To Full VA House For Vote
Lawmakers on Friday advanced a bill for a VA House vote that would add Fairfax County to the list of localities eligible to host a casino.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Fairfax County Casino Bill Revised To Require Local Voter Approval
Lawmakers voted to advance the Fairfax County casino bill, adding numerous requirements including majority approval by nearby residents.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Fate Of Fairfax Co. Casino Bill Voted On By VA Senate
The Virginia Senate voted Friday on a bill that seeks to pave the way for a casino to be built in Fairfax County.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
New Casino Bill Allows For Convention Center In Fairfax Co.: Surovell
Lawmakers say the Fairfax County casino bill would allow for a 1.15 million-square-foot mixed use development as part of any proposal.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Tysons Site Stripped From Casino Bill In VA Legislature
A gaming bill advanced for a full vote in the Virginia Senate Tuesday without requiring that a proposed casino be built in Tysons.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Unions, NoVA Chamber Still Strongly Support Tysons Casino Bill
Business and union leaders say the proposed Tysons casino would create thousands of jobs and broaden Fairfax County's tax base.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Tysons Casino Bill Voted On By VA Senate Subcommittee
Advocates and opponents of the proposed Tysons casino referendum bill testified Friday before the Virginia Senate Gaming Subcommittee.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
GOP Delegate Behind First Casino Bill Co-Patron On 2026 Legislation
Republican lawmaker who is the sole co-patron on the 2026 Tysons casino bill was co-patron on the first version of the legislation in 2023.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
New VA Casino Bill Draws Criticism From Fairfax Leaders
Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon) introduced legislation in Richmond that would pave the way for a casino to be built in Tysons.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Casino Opponents Applaud Divided Board's Opposition To Gaming Proposal
An amendment exposed division among Fairfax County supervisors on how to strategically address potential casino legislation from Richmond.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Anti-Casino Amendment Voted On By Fairfax Board Of Supervisors
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday on whether to include opposition to casino legislation in its 2026 legislative program.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Anti-Casino Stand To Be Considered By Fairfax Supervisors
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will be considering whether to add language opposing the Tysons casino. in its 2026 Legislative Program.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
No Fairfax Casino Group Supports VA Gaming Commission
The formation of a commission to oversee all gaming in Virginia would provide numerous benefits for the community, coalition says.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Herndon Sues Comstock Holdings To Regain Downtown Property
On Friday, the Town of Herndon filed a lawsuit asking Comstock Holdings to honor the terms of its 2017 redevelopment agreement.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
$2.5M Spent By Tysons Casino Backer On Lobbyists, Donations
To date, Comstock Holdings has paid $2.5 million in its quest to build a casino on Metro’s Silver Line outside I-495 in Fairfax County.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
$105K Donated To GOP Candidate For Governor By Tysons Casino Backer
A political action committee funded by Comstock Holding Companies donated $105,000 to the campaign of the GOP candidate for governor.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Tysons Casino Backer Donates $136K To 2 Candidates In Lt. Governor's Race
Since June 4, Comstock Holdings made $85,000 in donations to two candidates on the ballot in Tuesday's Democratic primary.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Views On Tysons Casino Shared By VA Lt. Governor Candidates
Not all candidates running for lieutenant governor in the June 17 VA Democratic primary oppose the effort to build a casino in Tysons.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Tysons Casino Proposal To Resurface In 2026: Reston Lawmakers
Two Democrats from Reston who oppose the Tysons casino proposal expect it to reappear in the 2026 legislative session.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Tysons Casino Bill Killed For 2025 VA Legislative Session
A House of Delegates subcommittee voted to pass by the Tysons casino bill, meaning it is dead in the 2025 VA legislative session.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
3rd Fairfax Supervisor States Opposition To Tysons Casino Bill
During a Franconia District town hall on Saturday, Supervisor Rodney Lusk publicly declared his opposition to the Tysons casino bill.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Despite Critics Tysons Casino Bill Faces Another Vote In Legislature
Two NoVA lawmakers in recent days criticized the Tysons casino bill for its lack of local support and the absence of state gaming oversight.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Town Council Reaffirms Casino Opposition After Bill Advances
Vienna officials are urging residents to contact state legislators as the casino bill advanced to the Virginia House.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Time To End Casino Distraction and Focus On Important Work: Letter
Del. Holly Seibold (D), who represents the Tysons area in Richmond, reaffirms her opposition to the proposed casino project.
Community Opinions, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Tysons Casino Bill Advances: What To Know
Members of the Virginia Senate voted to advance the controversial Tysons casino referendum bill for consideration by the House of Delegates.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Tysons Casino Bill Heads To Full VA Senate For Consideration
Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon) touted the benefits his casino bill would bring to the state over objections from local residents.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Lawmakers Should Focus On Funding Education, Not Tysons Casino: Letter
Letter: Fairfax County Board Chair Jeff McKay calls on Richmond lawmakers to focus on funding education and not its Tysons casino efforts.
Community Opinions, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Fairfax Supervisors Reiterate Position On Tysons Casino
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will send state lawmakers an updated letter restating their position on the Tysons casino legislation.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
