Caesars Virginia Marks Official Opening with Festive Celebration
Tuesday, 17 December, marked the grand opening of Caesars, Virginia. The highly anticipated resort welcomed its first guests with a spectacular event led by top executives, local officials, and community members.
Dennis Rodman places the inaugural ceremonial bet at the grand opening of Caesars Virginia casino.
LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE:Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Reeg, President & COO Anthony Carano, Regional President Barron Fuller, Caesars Virginia General Manager Chris Albrecht, and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Chief Michell Hicks were all present. Other prominent attendees included Danville Mayor Alonzo Jones, Virginia Lottery Executive Director Khalid Jones, Senator Tammy Mulchi, and Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Trade Maggie Beal, alongside hundreds of enthusiastic community members.
This beautiful destination encompasses what the Caesars brand is all about. From exceptional restaurants, high-energy gaming, and exciting entertainment, Caesars Virginia has it all. The fantastic amenities coupled with the Family Style Service Caesars is known for make for a world-class destination we know our guests and the community will love.
Opening Festivities Full of Energy
The celebration began with a car parade through the streets of Danville, featuring race cars and luxury vehicles from Virginia International Raceway, Kaizen Autosport, and Foreign Cars Italia. Five-time NBA Champion Dennis Rodman, renowned as the league’s top rebounding forward, hosted the parade as master of ceremonies. Rodman, along with Caesar, Cleopatra, and Mayor Jones, made their way to the new resort for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Once the ribbon was cut, guests could enter the 587,000-square-foot resort. Highlights included the state-of-the-art Caesars Sportsbook, where Dennis Rodman placed the inaugural ceremonial bet, a $100 five-leg parlay on the next games for all five of his former NBA teams. The day’s excitement concluded with a dazzling fireworks and drone display by Grucci.
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Community Partnership and Local Impact
Chris Albrecht, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Caesars Virginia, said that it has been impressive watching how the project has come together over the last few years and said that it would not have been possible without the support of their partners and the Danville community.
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Chief Michell Hicks echoed the sentiment.
The grand opening of Caesars Virginia in Danville marks another proud moment of our partnership with Caesars. It reflects the EBCI’s commitment to economic growth, job creation, and community investment. We’re honored to contribute to opportunities that will benefit Danville and the surrounding region.
Caesars Virginia offers 90,000 square feet of gaming space featuring nearly 1,500 of the latest slot machines, 79 live-action table games, 48 electronic table games, a poker room for WSOP, and a state-of-the-art Caesars Sportsbook.
The resort also includes a 320-room luxury hotel, 50,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, which doubles as a 2,500-seat live entertainment venue, a full-service spa, a pool, and diverse dining options. Among the culinary highlights are Ramsay’s Kitchen by chef Gordon Ramsay and local options such as Dan Dan Noodle and Three Stacks, alongside the 500 Block Food Hall created by local developer Rick Barker and restaurateur Steve Parry.
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