Bally’s Corporation Officially Out of Richmond Casino Race

Residents in the Stratford Hills neighborhood voiced strong opposition to the casino operator’s targeted site for the development. Bally’s identified 61 acres of land north of the Powhite Parkway and east of the Chippenham Parkway.

The Richmond Economic Development Department, which is handling the casino bidding and review process, confirmed that Bally’s is no longer in the running.

“The Evaluation Panel is no longer considering the Bally’s project … for a resort casino due to concerns about site access, environmental factors and required approvals from non-city entities that may not be granted or extend the project timeline,” explained Department of Economic Development Director Leonard Sledge Read More.