Caesars Virginia will open the doors of its permanent casino resort on December 12, after just over two years of construction. According to the statement made on November 17, the 800 million dollar project will begin to host its first guests at noon.

Caesars regional president Barron Fuller said in a statement that the resort will offer the “luxury 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.”

Danville awaits transfer $25 million revenue from Caesars, which already operates a temporary casino in the city, through the end of this fiscal year.

The temporary casino has paid the city and state more than $66 million in gaming taxes since it opened in May 2023, according to the release.

The Danville Investment Committee, a group formed before the temporary casino opened, has recommendations to guide the city’s spending of gaming tax revenue. It consists of residents, stakeholders and community leaders.

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

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

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

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

The 320-room hotel next to it is the tallest building in the city.

The facility will also feature meeting and convention space that will also serve as an entertainment venue, a spa, pool and dining options, including a restaurant catered by Gordon Ramsey. three local restaurantsas well as lounges and bars.

caesars The foundation of the project was laid in August 2022After voters approved a casino resort in a 2020 referendum.

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