Governor Spanberger Vetoes Tysons Corner Casino Bill

Governor Spanberger vetoes Tysons Corner casino bill

She said the bill would set a precedent against local decision-making and reiterated the need for a statewide independent commission to regulate gambling in Virginia.

Governor Spanberger vetoes legislation that would have allowed referendum on Tyson’s Corner casino

Casinos in Virginia are relatively new having been authorized by the General Assembly in 2020 through a process that limits them to certain localities who must then hold a referendum before they can be permitted. Legislation was filed in the 2026 session that would have added Fairfax County to the list but not quite by name. Instead, new language added a sixth category of eligible locations narrowly created for the Northern Virginia locality, in…