Rosie's Gaming Emporium to Open In Hampton This September
Recommended on Daily Press. Skip to content. The legislation also provided that the host cities pass a referendum to allow casino gaming, but not before the study was completed. State Sen. With Norfolk and Portsmouth proposals in motion, including one pitched by the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, talk of the Hampton Roads region supporting multiple casinos has the Hampton City Council fired up. Earlier this year, state legislators passed a combined bill, led by Sen. News Northam places Hampton under 8 p.{/INSERTKEYS}{/PARAGRAPH} Cash and seafood at stake as Hampton and Newport News mayors promote the census. They could take the issue to voters. She holds feature writing awards from the Rhode Island Press Association. {PARAGRAPH}{INSERTKEYS}Hampton wants to up the ante and be counted among those localities permitted to develop casino gaming. A casino, which could be anchored near the Coliseum Central neighborhood, also would support regional economic development, Tuck said. Previously, she was an assistant digital editor at WYDaily. Most Read on Daily Press. Mamie Locke, D-Hampton, said lawmakers will have a better idea on how to proceed once the study comes back. The study, ongoing since the summer, is expected to be completed later this month. Lisa Vernon Sparks. Lisa Vernon Sparks, , lvernonsparks dailypress. Councilwoman Linda Curtis said Hampton needs to be added the statute if the city is to even take time to consider whether it wants to host a casino, or if citizens wanted one. Gun-rights advocates want Norfolk to ignore new state laws. In March, Gov. Consultant C. Virginia Beach under 8 p.