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NOV 1: “We do not want a casino in Fairfax County”

On Oct. 27, the “No Casino Coalition” held a meeting in McLean, where speakers aired concerns about the possibility of a casino in Fairfax County to a crowd of more than 250 people. SB 675, a bill introduced earlier this year, would allow for a referendum allowing voters to decide if the casino would come to Fairfax County. 


Oct 28:Casino Would Hurt Tysons Plan, Job Growth On Silver Line: Supervisor

Local lawmakers say a Tysons casino would undermine potential job growth and derail economic development along Metro's Silver Line.


Oct 22: 5K Union Jobs, Workforce Housing Among Benefits Of Casino: Union

Union workers rallied outside the Fairfax County Government Center advocating for a casino referendum bill and benefits it would bring.


Oct 8: No Need For Casinos In Northern Virginia: Bishop Michael Burbidge

The bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington said the passion for gambling risks becoming an addition that was a threat to one’s freedom.


Oct 1: Casino Bill Should Be Rejected By Ffx Supervisors: Former Lawmaker

A former Virginia Congressman sent a letter to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors calling on them to publicly oppose the casino bill.

SEPT 16: Casino Efforts, Opposition Mobilize For 2025 VA General Assembly

As work to advance the Tysons casino referendum continues, opponents plan an October community forum at McLean High School.

AUG 9: Casino critics keep the pressure on Fairfax supervisors

Issue was punted to 2025 by General Assembly 

Local residents used the July 30 meeting of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to advocate against a proposed casino in the Tysons area.

Jun 21: Fairfax County residents tell Board of Supervisors to oppose

The “No Casino Coalition,” a group of Fairfax County residents who oppose a proposed Tysons casino as “unwelcome and unwanted, are now calling for the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to publicly reject the casino’s construction by two local megadevelopers, Comstock Holding Companies and the Clemente Development Company. 

May 30: Casino Opponents Disagree Over Level Of Support At Vienna Festival

No Casino Coalition and Virginia Players Alliance offered differing opinions about their public engagement at the ViVa! Vienna festival.

May 28: Tysons Casino Supporters, Detractors Turn Out At ViVa! Vienna

Virginia Players Alliance and No Casino Coalition offer ViVa! Vienna attendees opposing opinions about the proposed Tysons casino.

May 14: Former Tysons Casino Site Near Greensboro Metro For Sale

Land once considered as a location for Comstock Holdings' proposed Tysons casino is listed for sale. Plans now call for a Home Depot there.


 


Apr 1: Arena Deal Collapse Prompts Recriminations, Impropriety Allegations

The demise of the project, a priority for the governor, set off an extraordinary round of bitter recriminations among Virginia officials.

Mar 28: $10K Fundraiser Aimed To Introduce Arena Backers To Lawmaker

JBG Smith's CEO declined a January invitation to meet with the lawmaker who would later prevent the Potomac Yards arena deal from advancing.

Mar 4: Marsden 'Fought Like Crazy' For Tysons Casino Instead Of Reston

State lawmaker says it was his idea to build a casino in Tysons rather than Reston and identifies the likely casino operator. 

Feb 21: Whose Idea Was It To Put A Casino In Tysons?

The study a state lawmaker quotes to justify Tysons as the "most valuable casino opportunity" in Virginia doesn't include the word "Tysons."

Feb 14: Tysons Casino Money: $1.2M Donated By Comstock Holdings, Allies

Patch looks at how much money the developer behind the casino proposal made in political donations from January 2022 to February 2024.

Feb 12: Tysons Casino Dominates Discussion At Vienna Town Hall Meeting

State Sen. Saddam Azlan Salim and Del. Holly Seibold update constituents at Saturday morning's town hall meeting in Vienna

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Jun 26: Fairfax County casino gets a second look, stern opposition

With declining revenues some county leaders believe a casino could help. Neighbors galvanize support against it. 

Feb. 2: Tysons, Va. casino bill delayed

Senate subcommittee calls for study on potential impacts. 

Jan. 29: Fairfax County Casino? Here's where the bill stands

Local lawmakers and state lawmakers are at odds over a bill in the legislature right now. 

Jan. 26: 'We didn't ask for this' |Board of Supervisors weigh in

The proposed bill includes a casino, but also a convention center, concert hall or entertainment district, hotel, and other amenities.

Dec. 28: Gaming proponents size up the odds of a northern Virginia casino

As casinos start to pop up on Virginia’s southern border, some lawmakers are ready to explore whether wealthy northern Virginia should get in on the action 

Nov. 16: Reston community pushes back on rumored casino

Virginia is considering a bill that could put a casino in Fairfax County. Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder spoke with state lawmakers about the size of the potential project and where it could land. 

Op-Eds and Letters to the Editor

Read what citizens have to say about a Fairfax Casino

Jan. 29: Casino Bill Opposition Joined By Fairfax County Federation: Letter

Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations voiced its opposition to casino bill in letter to all members of the Virginia Senate.

Jan. 25: Letter: Supervisor Alcorn On The Record Opposing VA Senate Casino

The president of the Reston Citizens Association tells members of the Virginia Senate to check their facts.

Jan. 25: Letter: Tysons' Casino Numbers Don't Add Up

Bob Petrine of Reston, who was prevented from speaking out against the casino referendum bill on Wednesday, goes over the bill's math.

Jan. 1: Opinion: Casino Will Bring More Crime And Taxes To Reston, Tysons

Former Reston 20/20 co-chair Terry Maynard examines the downside of Comstock Holdings' plans to build a casino on Metro's Silver Line.

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