Fairfax supervisors vote to oppose casino in Tysons

Should a casino open in Tysons? Fairfax County leaders vote no

Fairfax County leaders voted Tuesday to oppose any legislation in Richmond that would permit a casino to open in Tysons Corner. Over the past few years, legislation opened the door to build a Las Vegas-style gaming casino near the Spring Hill Metro station. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors met for nearly an hour to vote on whether to approve or oppose a potential casino. One supervisor said he was “really tired of talking about casinos.” …

Fairfax supervisors vote to oppose casino in Tysons

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to oppose a casino being considered for Tysons. No official proposal has been put forward, but county leaders said they want to register their opposition now before the legislative session begins Jan. 14. The board vote was 5-4. An effort to establish a casino in Tysons originated in January in the Virginia Senate, but the House of Delegates pushed pause on the idea. Officials said they’re co…

Proposed Tysons casino faces new setback as county board voices opposition

Leaders in Fairfax County made it clear Tuesday that they are against a proposed casino in Tyson's, as the board publicly opposed the plan.