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Lottery approves Danville Caesars casino’s license
May 15, 2023

Caesars Danville opens temporary casino

Virginia’s third casino opened its doors Monday in Danville to hundreds of guests lined up to take a look inside Caesars Virginia’s 40,000-square-foot temporary casino. While the $650 million permanent resort, which is expected to open in late 2024, is being constructed next door, the temporary facility will offer guests eight sportsbook betting kiosks; 740 […]

In partnership with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Caesars Entertainment has expanded plans for its Danville casino. Rendering courtesy Caesars Entertainment Inc.
Apr 26, 2023

Lottery approves Danville Caesars casino’s license

UPDATED: April 26, 4 p.m.  The Virginia Lottery Board approved the facility operator’s license for Danville‘s $650 million Caesars Virginia casino, which is expected to open in a temporary space on May 15. It’s the third casino to receive state approval, following the Hard Rock casino in Bristol and Rivers Casino Portsmouth in Hampton Roads. […]

The first permanent casino in Virginia, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, opened in Portsmouth in January. Photo by Mark Rhodes
Feb 27, 2023

Virginia hold ’em

The slot machines are already ringing out in Bristol and Portsmouth, where Virginia’s first commercial casinos opened during the past year. The state’s first permanent casino, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, opened its doors on Jan. 23. Operated by Chicago-based Rush Street Gaming, the resort has 1,148 slot machines, 57 table games and 24 poker tables, as […]

Danville lacks housing options for workforce
Jan 30, 2023

Danville lacks housing options for workforce

Danville is having a “Field of Dreams” dilemma. The famous movie quote, “If you build it, they will come,” rings all too true in the former mill town, which is attracting companies to its industrial parks and old Dan River Mills properties, along with a $650 million casino. It’s good news on paper, but where […]

In partnership with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Caesars Entertainment has expanded plans for its Danville casino. Rendering courtesy Caesars Entertainment Inc.
Dec 29, 2022

Caesars ups the ante on Danville casino

Since its approval by Danville voters in November 2020, plans for a casino in the city have shifted. In August 2022, Caesars Entertainment Inc. announced a partnership with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Together, they upped the size and scope of Caesars Virginia, increasing their investment from $400 million to $650 million. They’re also […]

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Nov 9, 2022

Caesars gives $504K to Averett University

Caesars Virginia, which is building a $650 million casino in Danville, announced a gift of $504,000 to Averett University on Wednesday. The gift will be used to develop a hospitality and tourism academic program. Averett’s new concentration and minor in hospitality management and tourism will be part of the university’s business management program and is […]

Caesars Virginia names Danville casino contractor
Apr 25, 2022

Caesars Virginia names Danville casino contractor

Caesars Virginia has named Baltimore-based Whiting-Turner as the general contractor to build its $500 million resort and casino in Danville, Caesars Entertainment announced Monday. The resort will have a 500-guestroom hotel, a casino with more than 1,400 slot machines and table games, a Caesars sportsbook and a World Series of Poker-branded poker room. It will […]

The White Mill on the Dan River is set to reopen in 2023 for commercial and residential use, after standing vacant a decade. Photo by Hannah King
Feb 27, 2022

Making headway

Corporate investments are on the upswing in Southern Virginia, along with a desire to increase production, says Linda Green, executive director of the Southern Virginia Regional Alliance. “People have a lot of pent-up demand, and companies are responding to that,” she says. “We have lots of interest and activity.” Companies are choosing Southern Virginia for […]

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