Say No to Reston Casino

UPDATED: Feb. 6, 2024

NOTICE:

On Wednesday, January 17, Senator David Marsden (D-Burke) formally introduced SB675 to include Fairfax County as an eligible host locality for a future casino. Following various meetings with RA staff, Board members and correspondence from members, Senator Marsden introduced amended language in the bill intended to exclude Reston from the possible locations for a casino. We thank Senator Marsden, as well as local representatives Delegate Karen Keys-Gamarra and Senator Jennifer Boysko, for listening to the concerns of RA members.

Senate Bill 675, which would have paved the way for a future casino in Fairfax County, has been officially pulled for consideration during the 2024 legislative session. The Virginia Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee voted 13-2 on Tuesday to continue the bill to next year, following a recommendation made Feb. 1 by a subcommittee. During the hearing, state Sen. Jennifer Boysko (D-33) presented an alternative motion to “pass by indefinitely” and kill the bill, reiterating that she had heard from “hundreds and hundreds” of concerned residents in her district. However, that vote failed in the Finance and Appropriations Committee.

Learn More: 

Track the progress of SB675

Read the full text of SB675

Follow the VA General Assembly 2024 legislative calendar.

Read the latest message from RA CEO Mac Cummins.

Contact us for updates: nocasino@reston.org.