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Caesars Entertainment Announces The Launch Of The "Caesars For Danville" Referendum Campaign
After Receiving Unanimous Approval from Danville City Council, Caesars Virginia Casino Gaming Referendum Moves to November Ballot Caesars Virginia Proudly
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[{"type":"text","content":"After Receiving Unanimous Approval from Danville City Council, Caesars Virginia Casino Gaming Referendum Moves to November Ballot\n Caesars Virginia Proudly Announces Four Honorary Co-Chairs for the \"Caesars for Danville\" Campaign Committee\n\n\nDANVILLE, Va., Aug. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Caesars Entertainment, the largest casino and entertainment company in the U.S., announces the formal launch of the \"Caesars For Danville\" referendum campaign and committee, marking another step forward in the development of Caesars Virginia, a proposed $400 million premier resort and casino to open in 2023. Danville voters will have the opportunity to vote yes and bring 900 construction jobs, 1,300 operational jobs and over $34 million annually in additional gaming tax revenue to the city. The resort will include at least 300 hotel rooms, full-service spa, pool, world-class casino gaming floor, a 2,500-seat state-of-the-art live entertainment theater, 35,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, exciting bars and restaurants. Planning to break ground in late 2021, early 2022, the development will transform the old Dan River Mills Schoolfield site and create a tourism engine for Danville and the region. For more information on the project, please visit www.caesarsfordanville.com. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\"Caesars Entertainment has a long history of enriching the communities we serve, whether that be through our commitment to social responsibility or through our proven record of creating exhilarating experiences at our world-class resorts,\" said Anthony Carano, president and chief operating officer for Caesars Entertainment. \"Our diverse collection of destinations across the U.S. are synonymous with unparalleled service, impressive benefits through our Caesars Rewards ® loyalty program, superstar entertainment talent and culinary excellence. We will bring these same phenomenal offerings to the people of Danville to enjoy.\"\nAdditionally, Caesars Entertainment is incredibly pleased to share the four co-chairs for the \"Caesars for Danville\" campaign committee. \nDelegate Danny Marshall Mayor Alonzo Jones Dr. Tiffany Franks of Averett University Tammy Wright-Warren (a minority investor in the project)The Committee's Co-Chairs will advise and support the campaign committee and its efforts to see the successful passage of the refe...