{{Short description|Casino in Virginia, United States}} {{Use American English|date=September 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=April 2025}} {{Infobox casino | name = Caesars Virginia | logo = File:Caesars_Virginia_logo.png | logo_size = | logo_alt = White logo on a brown background showing the silhouette of a head wearing a laurel wreath and also surrounded by another wreath; below that is "Caesars" in a blocky font and "Virginia in a standard font | logo_caption = | image = | image_size = | image_alt = | image_caption = | pushpin_map = | pushpin_mapsize = | pushpin_map_alt = | pushpin_map_caption = | pushpin_label_position = | coordinates = {{Coord|36|34|08|N|79|25|40|W|type:landmark_region:US-VA|display=title,inline}} | location = Danville, Virginia | address = 1100 West Main Street | date_opened = {{start date|2023|05|15}} (temporary)<br />{{start date|2024|12|17}} (permanent) | date_closed = <!-- {{End date|yyyy|mm|dd}} --> | theme = | rooms =320 | space_gaming = {{Convert|40000|sqft|abbr=on}} | shows = | attractions = | notable_restaurants = | casino_type = Land-based | owner = Caesars Entertainment and EBCI Holdings, LLC | license_holder = <!-- Use only if different from owner --> | architect = Marnell Companies<ref>{{cite news |last=Weiss |first=Elias |url=https://www.chathamstartribune.com/news/article_7549b394-7d1b-11eb-82ba-e368b9b2f3c8.html |title=Bellagio architect to design Caesar's casino resort in Danville |date=March 10, 2021 |newspaper=Chatham Star-Tribune |access-date=June 24, 2023 }}</ref> | names_pre = <!-- (previous names) --> | renovations = | website = {{URL|https://www.caesars.com/caesars-virginia|Official site}} | footnotes = | embedded = }} '''Caesars Virginia''' is a casino and hotel in Danville, Virginia, that officially opened on December 17, 2024.<ref>{{cite news |last= Hunziker |first= Jacob |url= https://wset.com/news/local/i-might-not-go-home-tonight-folks-share-excitement-for-danville-casino-opening-parade-virginia-december-2024 |title= 'I might not go home tonight': Folks share excitement for Danville Casino opening parade |date= December 17, 2024 |publisher= WSET-TV |location= Lynchburg, VA |access-date= December 17, 2024 }}</ref> It is located in the Schoolfield Mill district, on the site of the former Dan River Mills finishing plant. It is owned in partnership between Caesars Entertainment and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.<ref name=EBCI>{{cite news |last=Frolo |first=Caitlyn |url=https://wset.com/news/local/eastern-band-of-cherokee-indians-joins-caesars-entertainment-joint-venture-partner-danville-virginia-casino-build |title=Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians joins Caesars as partner in Danville casino build |date=August 10, 2022 |publisher=WSET-TV |location=Lynchburg, VA |access-date=June 24, 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Mamon |first=Grace |url=https://cardinalnews.org/2022/11/04/how-danville-is-transforming-former-dan-river-mills-sites/ |title=Danville once thrived on the success of its mills. Now, its economic future could lie in their redevelopment. |date=November 4, 2022 |website=Cardinal News |location=Roanoke, Virginia |access-date=May 18, 2024}}</ref> On May 15, 2023, the temporary '''Danville Casino''' was opened.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/15/watch-live-grand-opening-ceremony-set-to-be-held-for-temporary-danville-casino/ |title=WATCH: Grand opening ceremony held for temporary Danville casino |date=May 15, 2023 |publisher=WSLS-TV |location=Roanoke, VA |access-date=June 24, 2023 }}</ref>
==History== In 2020, Virginia legislators passed a bill allowing the establishment of casinos. Still, they limited the option to five eligible host cities: Portsmouth, Richmond, Norfolk, Danville, and Bristol. An additional condition was set that each city must hold a referendum on the question of whether to allow casino gaming in the city.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+sum+SB36 |title=SB 36 Lottery Board; regulation and control of casino gaming, definitions. |publisher=Virginia General Assembly |access-date=June 24, 2023 }}</ref>
Plans for the casino in Danville started in December 2019 when the city of Danville began seeking proposals of a possible casino that must included either the White Mill or Schoolfield site.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.danville-va.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=4161&ARC=10331 |title=City seeking proposals for a casino project |date=December 2, 2019 |publisher=City of Danville |access-date=June 24, 2023 }}</ref> In August 2020, the Danville City Council gave unanimous approval to Caesars Entertainment's proposed $400 million premier resort and casino plan.<ref>{{cite press_release |url=https://investor.caesars.com/news-releases/news-release-details/caesars-entertainment-announces-launch-caesars-danville |title=Caesars Entertainment Announces The Launch Of The "Caesars For Danville" Referendum Campaign |date=August 12, 2020 |publisher=Caesars Entertainment |access-date=June 24, 2023 }}</ref> On September 3, 2020, the city of Danville and Caesars Entertainment officials signed a development agreement for a resort casino at the former Dan River Mills industrial complex in Schoolfield.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cardinalnews.org/2023/09/21/danvilles-schoolfield-district-has-a-complex-history-of-economic-success-and-racial-prejudice-a-new-exhibit-will-preserve-this-history-in-the-midst-of-casino-construction/ |title=Danville’s casino is being built in what was once an all-white company town. A new exhibit will preserve its complex history. |last=Mamon |first=Grace |editor= |date=September 21, 2023 |website=Cardinal News |location=Roanoke, Virginia |access-date=May 16, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.danvilleva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/26127/News-Release---Casino-signing-ceremony-9-2-2020 |title=City, Caesars hold signing ceremony for casino |date=September 3, 2020 |publisher=City of Danville |access-date=June 24, 2023 }}</ref> In November 2020, Danville voters approved the casino referendum, with 13,022 voting Yes (69%) to 5,941 voting No (29%).<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wdbj7.com/2020/11/04/danville-casino-referendum-on-its-way-to-passage/ |title=Danville casino referendum passes |date=November 3, 2020 |publisher=WDBJ |location=Roanoke, VA |access-date=June 24, 2023 }}</ref> In August 2022, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians announced a joint venture with Caesars Entertainment on a revised $650 million project to develop Caesars Virginia.<ref name=EBCI/> Construction on Caesars Virginia began the same month, slated to be completed in late 2024.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/08/10/danvilles-650-million-casino-resort-construction-begins/ |title=Danville’s $650 million casino resort construction begins |date=August 10, 2022 |publisher=WSLS-TV |location=Roanoke, VA |access-date=June 24, 2023 }}</ref> Three historic smokestacks from the original mill will be retained as part of the plan.<ref name="Mamon2022">{{cite web |last=Mamon |first=Grace |url=https://cardinalnews.org/2022/08/11/caesars-will-break-ground-today-is-danville-ready/ |title=Caesars will break ground today. Is Danville ready? |date=August 11, 2022 |website=Cardinal News |location=Roanoke, Virginia |access-date=May 18, 2024}}</ref>
In November 2022, Caesars Entertainment announced plans to open a temporary casino in Danville by Mid-2023<ref>{{cite news |last=King |first=Chelsea |url=https://wset.com/news/local/danville-caesars-entertainment-temporary-casino-gambling-betting-slots-opening-2023-executives-river-city-columbus-nebraska-anthony-carano-president-coo-eastern-band-cherokee |title=Caesars executives looking to open temporary Danville casino in 2023 |date=November 4, 2022 |publisher=WSET-TV |location=Lynchburg, VA |access-date=June 24, 2023 }}</ref> In April 2023, the Virginia Lottery Board issued a facility operator's license to Caesars Virginia to operate Virginia's third casino.<ref>{{cite news |last=Frolo |first=Caitlyn |url=https://wset.com/news/local/virginia-lottery-board-approves-danville-casino-operators-license-caesars-virginia-llc-third-approval-application-facility-regulations-april-2023 |title=Virginia Lottery Board approves Danville casino operator's license |date=April 26, 2023 |publisher=WSET-TV |location=Lynchburg, VA |access-date=June 24, 2023 }}</ref> On May 15, 2023, the {{convert|40000|sqft|adj=on}} temporary Danville Casino was opened. Resembling a large white tent on the outside, the temporary facility includes eight sportsbook betting kiosks, 740 slot machines, 25 live table games, 28 electronic table games, and a quick-service restaurant called Three Stacks.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sidersky |first=Robyn |url=https://www.virginiabusiness.com/article/caesars-danville-opens-temporary-casino/ |title=Caesars Danville opens temporary casino |date=May 15, 2023 |publisher=Virginia Business |access-date=June 24, 2023 }}</ref>
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==External links== * {{URL|https://www.caesars.com/caesars-virginia|Official site}}
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