Rosie's Back in Amherst County | Roanoke News

Amherst County is racing against the clock to get a second chance at hosting a Rosie’s Gaming Emporium — a historic horse racing venue with pari-mutuel betting, not full casino games. Churchill Downs is pushing to put the question on the November ballot after a failed 2021 vote, needing about 1,200 signed petitions (roughly 5% of registered voters) by a strict deadline. If voters say yes, it could bring a new gaming spot to the county — one of eight Rosie’s locations across Virginia. The clock is ticking, and the outcome hinges on both voter approval and timely petition collection. 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/0c09d12693cf16b3