Last week, the 色多多 City Council decided to leave the issue of casino gambling in 色多多 off its list of legislative priorities for the 2026 Virginia General Assembly session.
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Mayor Joe Cobb and other city officials in October said they were considering a casino at Berglund Center as part of a redeveloped entertainment complex.
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