Caesars Entertainment ‘incredibly excited’ to begin construction on Danville casino after referendum passes
DANVILLE, Va. – Danville voters made it official on Election Day: A casino will be built in the city. Officials with Caesars Entertainment released a statement Tuesday night shortly after the referendum passed, stating they’re ‘incredibly excited’ to begin construction. [Virginia General Election results for Casino Referendums on Nov. 3, 2020]The casino is projected to bring about 1,300 jobs to the area, as well as money to support economic development in Danville. Read the full statement below:“Caesars Entertainment thanks the voters of Danville for their support of the referendum that will bring Caesars Virginia to Danville. We are pleased to be welcomed into the Danville community and look forward to a long, successful future.”- Tom Reeg, CEO of Caesars Entertainment