PETERSBURG, Va. (WWBT) – Petersburg will break ground on the long-awaited Live! Casino and Hotel Wednesday.
Less than a month ago, developers were given the green light for final zoning permits.
In November, about 80% of Petersburg residents voted yes to allow a casino to operate in the city.
The Live! Casino Resort is slated for 92 acres near the intersection of Wagner Road and Brasfield Parkway.
The multi-phased casino and hotel is expected to generate $2.8 billion – including $240 million to the city alone.
In its first 10 years, developers anticipate the casino will bring over 7,500 new construction and permanent jobs.
The project is expected to feature:
- More than 400,000 square feet of first-class gaming, hotel and dining space
- 35,000 square feet of meeting and convention space
- An upscale 200-room hotel featuring 20 suites, a resort pool and a fitness center
- 1,600 state-of-the-art slot machines
- 46 live-action table games, including a 15-table poker room
- High-limit slot and table areas and a sportsbook
- A 3,000-seat state-of-the-art entertainment venue
- 8 food and entertainment options, including 3 spaces reserved for Petersburg restauranteurs and businesses
- Free surface parking
The groundbreaking is set for 10:30 a.m.
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