Caesars Virginia will open the doors of its permanent casino resort Dec. 12, after just over two years of construction. The $800 million project will begin welcoming its first guests at noon, according to a Nov. 7 release.
The resort will offer “luxurious and modern amenities” expected from the Caesars brand, while also serving as “an economic driver for Danville and the surrounding region through employment and tourism,” said Barron Fuller, regional president for Caesars, in the release.
Danville expects to bring in $25 million in revenue by the end of the current fiscal year from Caesars, which already operates a temporary casino in the city.
Since the temporary casino opened in May 2023, it has paid more than $66 million to the city and the state in gaming taxes, according to the release.
The Investing in Danville Committee, a group that was formed before the temporary casino opened, has recommendations to guide the city’s gaming tax revenue spending. It is composed 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 property started out with just over 400 team members when the temporary facility opened last year, and we are on track to hire more than 1,200 by the time we open our doors in December,” said Chris Albrecht, general manager for Caesars Virginia, in the release.
The casino has held hiring events in the Danville area, employing locals as card dealers, security staff and in administrative positions.
Caesars Virginia will have more than 90,000-square-feet of gaming space, with 1,500 slots and almost 80 live table games. There will also be almost 50 electronic table games, a poker room and sports betting facilities.
The accompanying 320-room hotel is the tallest building in the city.
The facility will also have meeting and convention space that will double as an entertainment venue, a spa, pool, and dining options, including a restaurant delivered by Gordon Ramsey and three local eateries, as well as lounges and bars.
Caesars broke ground on the project in August 2022, after voters approved a casino resort through a 2020 referendum.
