The company’s plans were confirmed by Danville City manager Ken Larking who told the Danville Register & Bee last week that Caesars is working with the Virginia Lottery to have a temporary casino at the Schoolfield site. Officials made the statement during the company’s third-quarter earnings call with investors last week. Construction of the permanent casino began last August but the company has experienced delays due to supply chain issues, labor shortages, and other unforeseen market forces.Ĭaesars Entertainment says it is eyeing to open a temporary casino in Danville in mid-2023.The development comes after last May’s announcement that the completion of the permanent casino will be delayed from December 2023 to 2024.
