Virginia wagering increases by 17 percent
Total handle in Virginia rose to a record $192,509,054 in 2006, a 17 percent
increase from the $163,449,670 wagered in 2005. The significant growth was
fueled by account wagering, which jumped 122 percent in 2006, along with a full
year of operation of all nine Colonial Downs' satellite wagering facilities.
Traditional wagering on Thoroughbred racing totaled $128,547,643 in 2006, 10.7 percent
increase from the previous year.
The 2007 Colonial Downs meet runs from June 15 through August 7. The
highlight of the 40-day meet is the $1 million Virginia Derby (G3) on July 21.
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