Fairfax County voters are one step closer to deciding whether to bring a gaming and entertainment complex to Tysons Corner after the Virginia Senate approved legislation on Tuesday. The bill, which passed 24-16,

A bill that would allow casinos to open in Fairfax County passed the Senate Tuesday. Senate Bill 982 passed with 24-16. The bill created a lot of controversy, with some thinking that it was not what the county needed and others thinking that it would bring in increased revenue

Legislation that would give Fairfax County a casino is heading to the Virginia House of Delegates. After a passionate debate that split Fairfax County's typically unified delegation, the contentious bill from Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell (D-34) to add the county to the short list of localities eligible to host a casino passed the state Senate Tuesday by a 24-16 vote.

Before anything gets to the governor’s desk, each House bill has to be considered by the Senate and vice versa. All of it has to be wrapped up by the time the session ends Feb. 22.

A bill that might lead to a new casino in Fairfax County got over a major hurdle Tuesday. The part of Fairfax County where a developer is trying to build a casino is represented by Senator Saddam Salim.

Many believe the goal of SB982 was to get the approval to build a casino in Tysons Corner. FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — The Virginia Senate voted in favor of a bill that would allow officials in Fairfax County to seek approval for a casino in Tysons despite lobbying from anti-casino groups last month .

The proposal to build a Las Vegas-style gaming casino and entertainment district in Fairfax County passed the Virginia Senate Tuesday, a big step toward becoming a reality. The bill, which moves along to the House of Delegates,