Caesars Virginia will open the doors to its permanent casino on December 12, after a little more than two years of construction. The $800 million project will begin welcoming its first guests at noon, according to a Nov. 17 news release.

The resort will offer “the luxurious, modern amenities” expected of the Caesars brand, while also serving as an “economic engine for Danville and the surrounding region through employment and tourism,” Caesars regional president Barron Fuller said. in the press release.

Danville expects to bring $25 million in revenue by the end of the current fiscal year from Caesars, which already operates a temporary casino in the city.

Since opening in May 2023, the temporary casino has paid more than $66 million to the city and state in gaming taxes, according to the release.

The Investing in Danville committee, a group formed before the temporary casino opened, has recommendations to guide the city’s spending on gaming tax revenue. It is made up of residents, stakeholders and community leaders.

The casino has already contributed to job creation in the region and is expected to continue to do so.

“Our facility started with just over 400 team members when the temporary facility opened last year, and we are on track to hire over 1,200 by the time we open our doors in December ” Chris Albrecht, general manager of Caesars Virginia, said in the release.

The casino has held recruiting events in the Danville area, employing locals like card merchantssecurity personnel and in administrative positions.

Caesars Virginia will have more than 90,000 square feet of gaming space, with 1,500 slot machines and nearly 80 live table games. There will also be nearly 50 electronic gaming tables, a poker room and sports betting facilities.

The accompanying hotel, consisting of 320 rooms, is the tallest building in the city.

The property will also have meeting and convention space that doubles as an entertainment venue, a spa, a pool and dining options, including a restaurant delivered by Gordon Ramsey and three local restaurantsas well as lounges and bars.

Caesars started the project in August 2022after voters approved a casino via referendum in 2020.

Related Stories