Richmond, Virginia casino supporters admit defeat in second referendum

The developers of a proposed resort casino in Richmond, Virginia conceded defeat on Tuesday night after failing to win voters’ approval for the project for the second time. The Richmond Wins, Vote Yes referendum committee released a statement expressing pride in their community-centered campaign and gratitude to the thousands of Richmonders who supported the project….

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Stockton University Introduces Program for Casino Resort Operations Certificate

Stockton University’s School of Business has announced a new partnership with casino industry experts to launch a certificate program in casino resort operations. The Integrated Casino Resort Operations Certificate was developed in collaboration with human resources professionals and industry experts to provide participants with the specific skills sought after by the industry. According to Jane…

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Southside Voters Express Strong Opinions on Casino and Abortion Rights

VPM News interviewed several voters in Richmond’s Southside before 7 a.m., where they found that the majority supported the casino proposal. Walter Cobb, a Southside resident, believes that the casino would greatly benefit the community by providing much-needed jobs. He stated, “It’s a plus in my opinion,” and expressed his hope that the casino proposal…

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