Project Details
LIVE! CASINO RESORT IS A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME, TRANSFORMATIVE URBAN REVITALIZATION PROJECT FOR PETERSBURG AND ITS RESIDENTS.
The proposed project is a $1.4 billion world-class, mixed-use gaming entertainment resort destination that will set a new standard for development in the commonwealth, create thousands of jobs, increase tourism and generate billions in economic benefits. The project site is ideally situated at the intersection of Wagner Road and Interstate I-95 with easy access on and off the East Coast’s major north-south interstate.
Upon completion, the world-class resort destination will 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, resort pool and 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 for top talent from across Virginia and the greater region, as well as for meetings, conventions and social gatherings
- 8 best-in-class food and entertainment options, including 3 spaces that will be reserved for local Petersburg restauranteurs and businesses
- Free surface parking
Plans for the proposed project include quickly opening an initial first phase casino within a year of all applicable approvals to begin creating jobs, vendor opportunities and economic benefits for the city immediately.