NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk's proposed casino is one step closer to being a reality.
The city council approved the casino's design Tuesday night in a 7-1 vote, meaning construction can move forward.
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The lone "no" vote was councilmember Andria McClellan. She says some families are concerned about smoking in the casino, which the developers—Boyd Gaming and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe—will allow.
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