Caesars Entertainment celebrates new venue’s construction

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (Caesars), hosted an event on 11 August attended by local dignitaries, executives, and state and local officials, to celebrate the construction of Caesars Virginia – set to open in 2024. At the event Caesars Virginia, an entertainment facility, was predicted to create a large quantity of construction and operational jobs that would benefit the local area of Danville, VA. Barron Fuller, regional president of Caesars Entertainment, said: “The people of Danville entrusted us to build a resort for visitors from around the country to enjoy, and that is exactly what we intend to do.” “With construction now officially underway, we are one step closer to welcoming guests to a premier resort for fun and entertainment in the Danville area,” commented principal chief Richard Sneed of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. “We are grateful for all of the support we have received from local citizens and leaders for this venture that will create new jobs and provide economic growth across the region. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians looks forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with the City of Danville.” Caesars Virginia will include a 500-room hotel, a casino gaming floor with slots, live and electronic table games, a WSOP™ poker room, and a Caesars Sportsbook. In addition, the resort will feature a spa, pool, bars and restaurants, a live entertainment theatre and 40,000 square feet of meeting and convention space for MICE visitors. The new venue will join Caesar’s over 50 owned and managed properties, which will additionally serve as the casino’s manager. Caesars, EBCI and a local minority investor will be partners in the joint venture. Upon its completion in 2024, Caesars Virginia has stated that it aims to attract both new visitors and existing members of the Caesars Rewards player loyalty program.