Petersburg moves forward with $1.4 billion casino

Petersburg moves forward with $1.4 billion casino after voter approval
Petersburg is taking a major step toward economic growth as voters overwhelmingly approved the city's proposed $1.4 billion casino project, with nearly 82% of residents backing the referendum, according to unofficial results.
Petersburg bets big on future with 82% voting to add casino
Petersburg voters clearly felt lucky at the ballot box on Tuesday, with an 82% majority saying “yes” to the Live! Casino Resort. Many residents hope this will be the economic shot in the arm that the city needs.
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Petersburg, Virginia voters overwhelmingly approve a casino
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Petersburg voters pass $1.4B casino proposal
Petersburg seems to be on its way to having a casino as city voters appear to have overwhelmingly approved the proposed $1.4 billion project.
Petersburg voters approve casino proposal
A ballot measure permitting the construction of a casino in Petersburg has passed with 82% of the vote, 71% reporting, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ).
Petersburg casino passes with 81% of unofficial vote
Listen to this article Petersburg voters appear to have overwhelmingly voted to approve the city’s casino referendum, as of 9:20 p.m. Tuesday. According to unofficial results from the Virginia Department of Elections,
UPDATE: Petersburg appeared to vote overwhelmingly in favor of a casino
As of 9 p.m. Tuesday, the casino had been approved by 81% of all voters, equal to 5,244 total votes. There were 1,158 votes against. However, according to Virginia Department
Petersburg voters decide on casino for the city
Petersburg voters appear poised to approve a new casino, potentially bringing $2.8 billion to the region over a decade.
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