Caesars Virginia has announced that its permanent casino will open for business on December 17. This is a major milestone for the state’s gambling industry. The Danville-based establishment will be Virginia’s third full-scale casino.
The location has been home to a temporary casino for more than a year, bringing in $29 million in gaming taxes and income through October. Ken Larking, the city manager of Danville, emphasized the beneficial effects on the local economy, describing them as “monumental.”
“Education, workforce development, economic opportunity, investments in infrastructure, and parks and recreation — all of these benefit from doing it right,” Larking explained. He noted the city anticipates $32 million in annual revenue from the new permanent facility, which will support long-term community improvements.
Larking also added, “Our budget process is ramping up at this point with a few months under our belt, and we’ll be able to make some projections for the fiscal year.”
Virginia’s Expanding Casino Landscape
Virginia’s casino sector continues to grow, with Caesars Virginia joining Rivers Casino Portsmouth and Hard Rock Bristol as key players. The latter two casinos have been welcoming guests for over two years.
Despite this progress, not all casino proposals have succeeded. Efforts to establish a casino in Petersburg faced rejection in the Senate during the 2022 and 2023 legislative sessions. However, earlier this year, Petersburg lawmakers voted to support a casino project, and related legislation passed in both the House of Delegates and the Senate.
The opening of Caesars Virginia’s permanent casino signals a promising step forward for the state’s gaming industry. As revenue projections rise, the city of Danville and surrounding regions stand to benefit from enhanced public services and economic growth.
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