Our phones have been blowing off the hook. There was a lot of excitement at the grand opening of the new development. Ching ching bling bling!' Cynthia Jones said. 'Really excited to gamble, spend some money, and have a good time!' Jeremy Mays said. and many were eager to try their luck and see the new casino for themselves. The temporary casino officially opened at 10 a.m. 'Make sure we're tapping into the entire region, and you know, including Raleigh-Durham.RELATED: 'You forget you're in Danville:' Councilman highlights upcoming temporary casino opening 'We'll start some internship programs next summer,' Albrecht said. 'We believe Raleigh-Durham will be one of the top airports used to come to visit us,' Albrecht said.Īlbrecht said the company will also partner with Triangle universities as the permanent facility prepares to open for staff recruitment. Albrecht said that while Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro is closest to Danville, Raleigh-Durham International Airport has more direct routes. 'You know to add to the winery and then now the casino, we just hit the jackpot.'Ĭaesars Virginia's Chris Albrecht said the venue will be an attraction for the entire region.

'Most definitely we're looking forward to it,' Hopkins said.

The temporary, 40,000-square-foot facility with more than 700 slot machines, 25 live table games, and sports betting opens in mid-May as construction continues on a massive $650 million permanent resort opening next year.ĭurham business owner Jeffrey Hopkins, who owns Hopkins Tours providing in-town and day trips, sees the casino as an opportunity to expand his business. The casino is about 60 miles north of Durham. (WTVD) - You will soon be able to place bets just over the North Carolina-Virginia border.ĭanville Casino, the future home of Caesars Virgina is set to take its first bets on May 15. In less than two weeks, you will be able to place bets just across the North Carolina-Virginia border.ĭURHAM, N.C.

New casino tent near me