Topping out ceremony held for Live! Casino and Hotel Virginia
A topping out ceremony marked the placement of the final beam on the 10-story Live! Casino and Hotel Virginia in Petersburg, set to open in 2027.Summary
Live! Casino and Hotel Virginia in Petersburg reached a construction milestone with a topping out ceremony, where the final beam—covered in signatures from city leaders and project staff—was placed atop the new 10-story luxury hotel. Penny Parayo, general manager, highlighted the job opportunities and economic development the project brings, while Rob Norton, president of Cordish Gaming Group, noted the shift to interior work. The 445,000-square-foot complex will feature over 70,000 square feet of meeting and entertainment space, a 200-room hotel with 25 suites, 1,600 slot machines, and more than 60 table games. It is expected to create 1,400 jobs and generate over $500 million in tax revenue over the next decade. State Senator Lashrecse Aird and Reed Cordish of The Cordish Companies emphasized the transformative impact, making Petersburg a world-class destination. The casino is slated to open late next year.
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