The Pamunkey Indian Tribe is in negotiations with the city to purchase land around Harbor Park and eventually build the state's first casino. The casino would be on the same scale as facilities the tribe had discussed before now: a $700 million property with a $200 million payroll that Smith says would generate an economic impact for the state of well over $1 billion. "We envision rooms at the resort that would overlook the park so people could watch a game," he said.

– Excerpts from The Virginian-Pilot, article written by:
Lee Tolliver, Ryan Murphy and Gordon Rago; contributions by: Dave Ress