Churchill Downs Pushes Rosie's Expansion in Virginia | Roanoke News

Churchill Downs is racing to expand Rosie’s Gaming Emporiums into Virginia, gathering petition signatures in Pulaski and Amherst counties to win public approval for new historical horse racing facilities—essentially casino-style venues without table games. With eight already operating statewide, the push could bring up to $1 million annually to Pulaski, reviving vacant buildings and boosting local business. But Amherst’s 2021 rejection and voter concerns about tax avoidance loom large, making this a high-stakes gamble for both the company and local communities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5c81a04c4461dc86