{"id":10283,"date":"2026-01-28T00:49:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T00:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/28\/live-casino-virginia-opens-temporary-petersburg-site\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T00:49:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T00:49:15","slug":"live-casino-virginia-opens-temporary-petersburg-site","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/28\/live-casino-virginia-opens-temporary-petersburg-site\/","title":{"rendered":"Live! Casino Virginia Opens Temporary Petersburg Site"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Petersburg added a new attraction along the I-95 corridor as Live Casino Virginia opened its doors with a temporary gaming facility. 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The casino launched the Live Change Maker program, which allows guests to donate leftover change from winnings. The Virginia State University Foundation will receive the first round of proceeds, with collections running through March 31, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Behind the temporary opening sits a much larger vision. The Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprise plan to invest $1.4 billion into a permanent Live Casino and Hotel Virginia complex. Construction is already underway, with completion targeted for late 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Plans for the full resort include a 200-room hotel, a larger gaming floor with 1,600 slot machines and 60 table games, a dedicated poker room, a sportsbook, and around 20 dining and entertainment venues. 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