Rivers Casino Portsmouth, Virginia’s first permanent casino which opened in early 2023 following voter approval in Portsmouth, made a $25,000 donation on May 15, 2026, to United for Virginia’s Future PAC. The contribution is recorded in state campaign finance disclosures and supports the political action committee launched by former U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger.
The PAC focuses on recruiting and backing candidates in Virginia elections. Spanberger announced the formation of the committee in December 2025 with the stated goal of aiding candidates described as commonsense. Public records show the PAC is affiliated with Democratic efforts in the commonwealth. Rivers Casino Portsmouth operates in Hampton Roads and has participated in local community programs, including contributions to food banks and volunteer initiatives through its Rivers Gives effort.
The casino has generated tax revenue for the state since opening and employs hundreds of workers following a recent union contract ratification. Campaign finance data from the Virginia Public Access Project indicates additional contributions from Rivers Casino to other Virginia recipients.
These include $5,000 to Hashmi for Senate, associated with Ghazala Hashmi; $5,000 to McPike for Senate, associated with Jeremy McPike; and $1,000 to Anthony for Delegate, associated with Bonita Anthony. Further records list a $1,000 contribution linked to an Earley recipient. All listed recipients hold Democratic affiliations in state legislative races. The May 2026 donation aligns with ongoing political activity by the gaming industry in Virginia, where casinos contribute to various committees ahead of elections. Rivers Casino Portsmouth has invested significantly in its Portsmouth location, contributing to local economic activity through operations and philanthropy. State disclosures provide the primary source for tracking these transactions, reflecting standard reporting requirements for corporate donors in Virginia politics.
