WHAT: Rosie’s Dumfries will open to the public on Friday, January 8. Join us for a special media preview.

WHEN: Tuesday, January 5; 10:00 am

WHERE: 18069 Triangle Shopping Plaza, Dumfries, Virginia 22026

WHY: Rosie’s is bringing a new form of entertainment and fun, along with great jobs and significant tax revenues to Northern Virginia.

HOW: We will provide a game demonstration and our Dumfries General Manager will be available for interviews. Please let us know if you are planning to attend so we can send you an electronic media kit on Monday. Masks required for entry. Social distancing practiced at all times.

About Colonial Downs: Colonial Downs Group is a proud business operator in Virginia and, with the opening of its fifth location in Dumfries in 2021, will employ more than 1,000 team members in the Commonwealth, paying over $28 million in annual salaries, wages, and benefits. At Rosie’s Gaming Emporiums in Richmond, Hampton, New Kent, Vinton, and soon Dumfries, they offer innovative historic horseracing (HHR) gaming technology and full card simulcasting. At Colonial Downs Racetrack in New Kent County, they offer live thoroughbred racing at the best turf track in the country. Colonial Downs Group has made a $300 million investment in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The company pays more than $32 million in annual state and local taxes plus an additional $12 million in racing industry payments annually.

Donation Made to Senior Connections: The Capital Area Agency on Aging

Colonial Downs Group, which operates Rosie’s Gaming Emporiums^® in Richmond, Hampton, New Kent County, Vinton, and opening soon in Dumfries, and the Colonial Downs Racetrack also in New Kent County, announced today a $100,000 donation to Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging to help pay off delinquent gas & water bills currently owed by older adults in the city of Richmond.

Speaking about the contribution, Aaron Gomes, Chief Operating Officer at the Colonial Downs Group, remarked, “We know this has been an incredibly tough year for so many in the Commonwealth. In particular many Virginians, especially the elderly, have been struggling to keep up with some of the most basic and important every day costs of living, chief among those their utility bills. As we celebrate this holiday season we wanted to give back to the people of the City of Richmond, where we are so fortunate to conduct business. With this contribution we hope we will make the holidays a little bit easier and brighter for families trying to get through a tough year. We know Senior Connections is absolutely the right partner in this effort. They will get these funds to the individuals who need them the most, and we could not be prouder of this partnership in service of our fellow Virginians.”

Dr. Thelma Watson, Executive Director of Senior Connections, the Capital Area Agency on Aging, remarked, “This generous contribution, made right in the heart of the holiday season, will do so much good for so many Richmond residents. When you are living on a fixed income it can be devastating to face the prospect of being unable to afford your most basic needs. With this donation, there are hundreds of individuals who will breathe a little easier tonight, knowing the help they so desperately needed has arrived. And this contribution doesn’t stop there. With these new funds now dedicated to helping seniors with their water and gas bills, it frees up more of our existing resources to help with other matters facing our clients, including their home heating bills. We want to thank Colonial Downs, and their entire team, for being a conscientious and committed member of our community. Because of this gesture, Christmas will be a little “merrier” this year in a whole lot of homes!”

Through the charitable giving program, ‘Rosie’s Gives Back’, the Colonial Downs Group has made monetary donations of more than $630,000 (not including today’s gift); in-kind donations of more than

$160,000; and has logged over 1,100 service hours in Virginia communities. Among these initiatives are the Community Heroes Meal in which Colonial Downs Group turned over kitchens at Rosie’s properties to provide 30,000 free “grab and go” meals this spring for Virginia’s community heroes serving on the front lines of the state’s ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic; pledging $500,000 over five years to Richmond’s Miles Jones Elementary School; and supporting over 100 other groups and causes in the Commonwealth.

***EVENT WILL BE HELD OUTSIDE; FEATURE VERY SHORT PROGRAM***

Richmond, VA – December 17, 2020 – Colonial Downs Group, which operates Rosie’s Gaming Emporiums in Richmond, Hampton, New Kent County, Vinton, and opening soon in Dumfries, and the Colonial Downs Racetrack also in New Kent County, will announce a significant contribution at 2pm, Monday December 21 aimed at helping Richmond city senior citizens during the holiday season. The announcement will be held outside, be socially distanced, and feature a very short speaking program. All members of the media are invited and encouraged to attend.

Event Details

What: Colonial Downs Group to Announce Significant Contribution to Help Richmond City Senior Citizens During Holiday Season

Who: Representatives of the Colonial Downs Group and Senior Connections, Capital Area Agency on Aging

Where: Senior Connections, Capital Area Agency on Aging
24 E. Cary Street
Richmond

When: 2pm, Monday December 21st.

By Community Member | September 26, 2020 4:38 pm
Colonial Downs in New Kent has been named as Richmond Region Tourism’s “Attraction of the Year.”

The announcement came as part of a virtual event held on Sept. 25 as part of its annual meeting. The meeting also served as a launching pad for Richmond Region Tourism’s 10-year strategic plan for visitors and residents.

Colonial Downs is the home to multiple horse-racing events and Rosie’s Gaming Emporium.

Player wins over $409,000 on a $2.40 Penny Spin in Hampton!

A player on the penny Historical Horse Racing (HHR) machines at the Rosie’s Gaming Emporium, located in Hampton, hit it big Sunday morning, September 27. At 9:45 am, the player wagered $2.40 on the “Scorchin Hot Ruby” game and the screen lit up offering congratulations and revealing winnings of $409,401.65. The player, who wishes to remain anonymous, hit the largest jackpot in Rosie’s history.

Volunteers to Assemble Wooden Beds in Richmond Saturday

Volunteers from Colonial Downs Group, Rosie’s Gaming Emporium and the Henrico County chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a national nonprofit organization, will be joining forces in Richmond Saturday, September 26 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm to build beds as part of “Bunks Across America” for local children in need. Media is invited. The event will take place at 8820 Park Central Road, Richmond, VA 23227 (space provided by eTec Mechanical Corporation). Standard COVID-19 measures will be in place (touchless temperature check, mask requirement, social distancing and hand sanitizer). Last year, more than 150 groups across the country helped build beds on the same day.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace will provide the beds to children in the community identified as sleeping on couches or floors through social service or law enforcement agencies. Colonial Downs Group Vice President of Safety and Security Curtis Marshall, who previously spent 27 years in law enforcement, is leading the project. “This is a terrific opportunity to provide a basic need to children in our community during these unprecedented times. By rolling up our sleeves together on a Saturday performing basic tasks, that anyone who can pick-up a hammer can do, we can make an enormous difference in so many lives. Our goal is that no kid sleeps on the floor in our town!” said Marshall.

The bed build is part of the Rosie’s Gives Back program. Rosie’s and Colonial Downs group have made significant charitable contributions and helped numerous civic organizations since beginning operations in 2019.

More information about the Rosie’s Gives Back program is located at https://rosiesgaming.com/rosies-gives-back/.

More information about Sleep in Heavenly Peace is located at https://www.shpbeds.org/.

Colonial Downs Group places the health and safety of our team, partners and visitors as our top priority. We established thorough protocols prior to the 2020 racing season to address any issues that may arise from the coronavirus pandemic. As a result of recent test results at the track in New Kent County, and in an abundance of caution, Colonial Downs is cancelling the remainder of its 2020 meet. In making our decision, we collaborated with the Virginia Department of Health, Virginia Horsemen’s Benevolent Protection Association (VHBPA) and Virginia Racing Commission. We have communicated the outcome with all participating parties. We sincerely appreciate everyone’s cooperation and support. This was a difficult decision, but the best one for Virginia’s racing community. We are already starting to make plans for the 2021 meet at Colonial Downs and are optimistic for a safe return in a better health environment for our nation, state and community.

Player wins $223,220 on a $2.40 Penny Spin! 

(NEW KENT, Va.) – August 6, 2020 – A player on the penny Historical Horse Racing (HHR) machines at the Rosie’s Gaming Emporium, located at the Colonial Downs Racetrack in New Kent County, hit it big this afternoon. At 3:27 pm, the player wagered $2.40 and the screen lit up offering congratulations and revealing winnings of $223,220.60. The player, who wishes to remain anonymous, hit the largest penny jackpot at New Kent and the second largest jackpot in Rosie’s history.