PORTSMOUTH, Va. — In its first eight days of operation, Rivers Casino Portsmouth saw a little more than $9 million dollars in revenue, according to the Virginia Lottery's casino activity report for January.
The casino opened on Jan. 23.
According to the report, the casino raked in the most amount of money from slots — more than $7.4 million. Tables games brought in more than $1.5 million.
The casino generated a little more than $1.6 million in tax revenue, with more than $542,000 going to the City of Portsmouth.
The report also listed revenue for Bristol Casino, which saw more than $13.4 million in revenue.
Here's the complete breakdown for Rivers Casino Portsmouth:
ADJUSTED GAMING REVENUE
Slots: $7,451,244.83
Table Games: $1,588,044.95
Total: $9,039,289.78
TAXES
Total tax: $1,627,072.16
Regional Improvement Commission (6% of AGR) (City of Portsmouth): $542,357.39
Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund (0.8% of total tax): $13,016.58
Family and Children's Trust Fund (0.2% of total tax): $3,254.14
Remaining available in the Gaming Proceeds Fund: $1,068,444.05
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