'Every week you can see more and more progress going on at the construction site which is just incredible for us to see here on a daily basis,' Albrecht said. Albrecht says construction is going great and they're on track to open late next year.

'Whether at a restaurant, or a shopping mall, or a grocery store, when you tell someone you work at the casino, to see the excitement from them, that really makes us feel great about what we're doing here,' said Chris Albrecht, Caesars Virginia General Manager.Ĭrews broke ground on the permanent casino last year, and since then, they've made a lot of headway from the roof to the large steel frames. (WSET) - Caesars Virginia casino in Danville is one of the most anticipated locations on the southside, and officials say construction is moving full speed ahead and they're excited about it.Įver since the temporary casino opened in May, it's taken the southside by storm. Virginia was one of the few states in the country where casinos were banned.DANVILLE, Va. Virginia lawmakers opened the door for the project earlier this year when they approved legislation to allow developers to build five large casino resorts around the state in what supporters have long hoped will be a dramatic economic boost to struggling areas. In addition to a casino, plans for the development include at least 300 hotel rooms, a spa, theater, convention space, bars and restaurants.

Caesars has also agreed to give the city $15 million up front and expects to pay more than $20 million in city tax revenue by its third year, the station reported. The council approved the agreement Tuesday night, local media outlets reported.Īccording to TV station WSLS, Caesars promises to invest $400 million in the resort, hire 1,300 people at $15 an hour minimum and buy the city a firetruck and ambulance. (AP) - Danville’s City Council has approved a performance agreement with Caesars Entertainment for a casino, the latest step forward on a project still contingent on voter approval this fall.

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