Group tied to Pamunkey Tribe buys land for possible casino
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A group working with the Pamunkey Indian Tribe has bought land in New Kent County that could be used for a resort and casino.
The Daily Press reports that an Illinois-based company has purchased more than 600 acres in the county for about $3 million.
The tribe has said recently it's looking at several potential sites in Virginia to build a $700 million resort and casino.
The Department of Interior granted federal recognition to the Pamunkey in 2015, allowing the possibility of casinos through a separate approval process. Virginia currently has no casinos.