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Caesars Virginia – Image Credit Caesars Entertainment
Caesars Entertainment has officially opened its new luxury resort, Caesars Virginia. The opening event was presided over by 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. The ceremony was attended by Danville Mayor Alonzo Jones, Virginia Lottery Executive Director Khalid Jones, Senator Tammy Mulchi, Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Trade Maggie Beal, and numerous community members.
Caesars Entertainment President & COO Anthony Carano highlighted the resort’s robust offerings, such as top-tier restaurants, gaming facilities, and entertainment options. He expressed confidence that the resort’s amenities and customer service would make it a popular destination for guests and the local community.
The grand opening began with a parade of race cars and supercars through Danville, led by five-time NBA Champion Dennis Rodman, who also served as the event’s master of ceremonies. Rodman placed the inaugural bet in the resort’s Caesars Sportsbook. The opening day activities concluded with a fireworks and drone show.
General Manager Chris Albrecht expressed his pride in the development project and gratitude for the support from partners, team members, and the Danville community. Meanwhile, Chief Michell Hicks of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, a partner in the project, emphasized the venture’s commitment to economic growth, job creation, and community investment.
Caesars Virginia features a 90,000-square-foot gaming area with the latest slot machines, live-action table games, electronic table games, a WSOP poker room and a Caesars Sportsbook. The resort also includes a 320-room hotel tower, a 50,000-square-foot multipurpose meeting and convention space, a full-service spa, a pool, and dining options. These include Ramsay’s Kitchen by renowned chef and television personality Gordon Ramsay, Dan Dan Noodle, Three Stacks, and the 500 Block Food Hall by local developer Rick Barker and restaurateur Steve Parry.
