Virginia legislator pushes casino proposal that many in his wealthy county detest

By: Roger Chesley

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: March 4, 2026

Words: 1,071

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Scott Surovell, the state Senate majority leader and a Fairfax County Democrat, won’t take “no” for an answer when fighting for his county to host a casino.

Not from local and state elected officials – even in his own party – who hate the idea. They include the county Board of Supervisors, which voted narrowly against authorizing a casino in Tysons Corner, where legislation to site a gaming center has failed previously. State …

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