Colonial Downs Proposes Relocation of Rosie’s Gaming Facility to Ridgeway
Colonial Downs has proposed relocating its Rosie's gaming facility, which offers pari-mutuel horse racing wagering, to a new 24,000-square-foot standalone building in Ridgeway, near Martinsville Speedway. The plan involves developing 6.2 acres of a larger 145-acre plot, with the proposal…
Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, September 22, 2026 — Colonial Downs has put forth a proposal to relocate its Rosie’s gaming facility, an establishment known for offering pari-mutuel horse racing wagering, to a new site in Ridgeway. The proposed location is near the Martinsville Speedway.
The new facility is planned as a standalone building encompassing 24,000 square feet. This development is slated for a portion of a larger 145-acre plot, with the specific proposal focusing on the development of 6.2 acres within that tract.
The proposal is currently undergoing review by the Henry County Board of Supervisors. Specific details regarding the timeline for this review process or any potential construction commencement dates were not provided in the summary.
Rosie’s gaming facilities are associated with Colonial Downs and provide services related to horse racing wagering. The summary did not specify the current location or size of the Rosie’s facility that would be relocated.
The Henry County Board of Supervisors will consider the proposal as part of their official duties. No further information was available regarding the specific aspects of the proposal being examined or any public feedback collected.
Story summarized from the original created by Julianna Stephenson on cardinalnews.org, see more information here.
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