Published on: February 19, 2026, 04:23h.
Updated on: February 19, 2026, 04:25h.
- Caesars is prepared to evaluate opportunities if a casino is sanctioned in Northern Virginia, as per the company’s head.
- Wynn Resorts is reportedly involved in discussions regarding the project, although no substantial developments have occurred.
Legislation aimed at permitting a casino resort in Northern Virginia has advanced through the state Senate. This proposed bill is garnering significant interest from major Las Vegas resorts.
Casino.org reported in December that Wynn Resorts had discussions with a regional real estate developer in Northern Virginia regarding a potential casino partnership, pending state legislative approval. A design proposal by Comstock Companies features Wynn’s signature, curved, bronze-glass façade.
A representative from Wynn clarified to Casino.org that no contracts had been executed, and discussions have not progressed to a serious stage.
“We regularly engage in informal discussions with developers across the nation,” noted a Wynn spokesperson.
The latest major Las Vegas player to express interest in potentially establishing a casino in Northern Virginia is Caesars Entertainment.
Caesars Considering Northern Virginia Casino
During Caesars Entertainment’s earnings call for 2025 this week, CEO Tom Reeg addressed Senate Bill 756. This bill, which passed the Virginia Senate with a 23-14 majority, would enable Fairfax County and its residents to deliberate on a casino.
Caesars already operates a casino in Virginia through its Danville venue. Caesars Virginia, a $750 million entertainment hub, was inaugurated in late 2024.
“We are always eager to explore new opportunities. Danville has been incredibly successful, so we have a strong fondness for Virginia. If Northern Virginia presents an opportunity, we will definitely consider it,” stated Reeg.
Caesars has emerged as the leading gaming provider in Virginia, with the Danville casino achieving nearly $400 million in gross gaming revenue in 2025. Rivers Casino Portsmouth ranked second at $318.5 million, and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol followed with $251.7 million.
Norfolk and Petersburg have also recently launched temporary casinos. Boyd Gaming is constructing a permanent resort adjacent to Norfolk’s Harbor Park Minor League Baseball Stadium, while Cordish Companies is developing Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia in Petersburg.
Promising Market Potential
Fairfax County stands out as one of the wealthiest counties in the United States.
According to the 2020 Census, Fairfax’s median household income of $127,866 ranked fifth nationally.
Despite its affluence, Fairfax has experienced a decline in county revenue post-pandemic, primarily due to the high concentration of corporate headquarters and office spaces. The shift to remote work for many companies has consequently reduced government tax revenues.
A casino in Fairfax, especially with Tysons as a focal point for proponents of this legislative initiative, is poised to generate significant gross gaming revenue.
Currently, MGM National Harbor is reaping the benefits of Northern Virginia lacking a casino. The Maryland establishment, situated just across the Potomac River from Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia, reported over $823 million in gross gaming revenue last year.