A casino in Roanoke would require a change in state law and approval from local voters.
US.- Roanoke has become the latest city in Virginia to consider the development of a casino. At a press conference at the Civic Center this week, city officials said that a casino in Roanoke is being considered for the Berglund Center, a multi-purpose arena whose future is under review.
The venue would have restaurants, a hotel and parking, and the city would get 6 per cent of the first $100m in gaming revenue generated each year for investment in neighborhoods, schools, infrastructure and public safety…