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Casinos have popped up in southern Virginia and neighboring Maryland, and some state lawmakers want the Washington, D.C. suburbs to get in on the action.
State Sen. David Marsden, D-Fairfax, is planning to re-introduce legislation that would allow Fairfax County to hold a referendum on building a casino. This year, his proposal envisions far more than a casino and includes a convention center, concert hall, hotel, and other amenities.
Virginia State Sen. David Marsden is reintroducing casino legislation for Fairfax County, presenting a plan that centers around Tysons Corner and Silver Line Metro stations.
State Sen. David Marsden, D-Fairfax, plans to re-introduce legislation that would let Fairfax County to hold a referendum on building a casino. Petersburg will also ask the legislature for permission to hold a casino referendum.