Gambling
Caesars Virginia in Danville to Open Dec. 12, 2024
Caesars Virginia in Danville announced its grand opening date will be Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. The resort will welcome its first guests beginning at noon that day. An update with additional details on the opening festivities will be announced at a later date.
Caesars Virginia offers more than 90,000 square feet of gaming space, 1,500 slot machines, 79 live-action table games, etc.
Caesars Virginia is a 587,000-square-foot casino-resort with more than 90,000 square feet of gaming space, including nearly 1,500 of state-of-the-art slot machines, 79 live-action table games, 48 electronic table games, a WSOP poker room, and Caesars Sportsbook.
The casino-resort also features a 320-room hotel tower, 50,000 square feet of meeting and convention space that also serves as a 2,500-seat live entertainment venue, full-service spa, and a luxurious pool. The hotel tower will provide panoramic views of the Southern Virginia skyline and the historic “Three Sisters” smokestacks.
Additionally, Caesars Virginia offers world-class dining options, including Ramsay’s Kitchen by multi-Michelin-starred chef and television personality Gordon Ramsay and the 500 Block Food Hall by local developer Rick Barker and local restaurateur Steve Parry.
Caesars Virginia is also part of the expansive Caesars Rewards network. Caesars Rewards members earn and redeem Reward Credits at any of Caesars Entertainment’s 50-plus properties. This includes destinations in Atlantic City, Lake Tahoe, and Las Vegas.
“We have worked diligently on creating a world-class resort that will offer all the luxurious and modern amenities expected from Caesars that will also serve as an economic driver for Danville and the surrounding region through employment and tourism,” said Barron Fuller, Regional President for Caesars Entertainment. “We’re so proud of Caesars Virginia and look forward to welcoming guests on Dec. 12.”
Danville Casino, Caesars’ temporary facility, opened in May 2023
The casino-resort is on track to hire more than 1,200 employees by its grand opening date.
“Our property started out with just over 400 Team Members when the temporary facility opened last year… We are on track to hire more than 1,200 by the time we open our doors in December,” said Chris Albrecht, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Caesars Virginia.
“Through numerous hiring events in the region, training at facilities in Danville and overall support from local and state leaders as well as the business community, we are prepared to continue delivering the Family Style Service that Caesars is known for to our guests in the new, beautiful, destination resort.”
Caesars Virginia is owned by Caesars Entertainment and venture partners EBCI Holdings and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The establishment’s opening follows Danville Casino, the temporary facility that opened in May 2023.
Since the facility’s opening, it has paid over $66 million to the City of Danville and Virginia in gaming taxes. The permanent gaming establishment will provide a luxurious casino resort experience for the Commonwealth.