We now know when Caesars Virginia will officially swing open its doors in Danville.
The grand opening will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024, with the resort welcoming its first guests starting at noon.
The new permanent casino will take over for the temporary Danville Casino, which has been around since May 2023.
“Our property started out with just over 400 Team Members when the temporary facility opened last year,” said Chris Albrecht, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Caesars Virginia. “We are on track to hire more than 1,200 by the time we open our doors in December,” he added.
Since its launch, the temporary facility has contributed over $66 million in gaming taxes to the City of Danville and the Commonwealth.
Danville is part of a growing list of Virginia cities who either have, or are in the process of getting a casino. Bristol, Portsmouth, and Norfolk already have casinos in the works, while voters in Petersburg just overwhelmingly approved a plan to build a casino there.
Features of the New Danville Casino
Caesars Virginia is a casino resort that spans 587,000 square feet. It features over 90,000 square feet dedicated to gaming, including:
- 1,500 slot machines
- 79 live-action table games
- 48 electronic table games
- WSOP™ poker room
- Caesars Sportsbook
The resort also includes a hotel with 320 rooms, 50,000 square feet of space for meetings and conventions which doubles as a live entertainment venue for 2,500 people, a full-service spa, and a pool.
There are also various dining options, which include Ramsay’s Kitchen by renowned chef Gordon Ramsay, the 500 Block Food Hall by local chefs Rick Barker and Steve Parry, and multiple bars and lounges.
Ramsay even talked about his new venture in a post on the Caesars Virginia X account.
We're very excited to announce that Ramsay's Kitchen will be coming to #CaesarsVirginia! Experience delectable dishes inspired by multi-Michelin-starred Chef @GordonRamsay's culinary journey around the world!
Gambling Problem? Call, text, or chat 1-800-Gambler. pic.twitter.com/X3NLue45GK
— Caesars Virginia (@CaesarsVirginia) October 15, 2024
“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, in a press release. “We’re so proud of Caesars Virginia and look forward to welcoming guests on Dec. 12.”
