AMHERST COUNTY, Va. – Rosie’s Gaming Emporium is looking to open up a satellite location in Amherst County, but there are a few steps before that possibility can become a reality.
According to an announcement sent out on Tuesday, petitions to initiate a referendum that would allow Rosie’s to open up shop in Amherst County will be sent out.
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Virginia law requires localities that have not already approved pari-mutuel wagering to require a voter referendum before a facility can open in the community. In order to get a referendum on the ballot, signatures from at least 5% of qualified voters have to be submitted to and certified by the General Registrar. The local Circuit Court will then officially order the referendum to appear on the ballot.
“We’re talking about 100 well-paying jobs. It’s going to bring $800,000 projected in annual revenue,” Victoria Hanson with Amherst Economic Development says. “That’s new tax that can help make the county better our schools, our public safety, things that you need these tax dollars for.”
In an effort to get through that process, Colonial Downs Group announced it will coordinate a signature drive in Amherst County.
Locally, Rosie’s has a location in Vinton.