In just 59 days, Petersburg’s five-year-old dream of opening a casino in the city will finally come true.
In an announcement Nov. 24, the developers of Live! Casino Virginia say they plan to open the temporary 75,000 square-foot casino Jan. 22, 2026, off Wagner Road in southern Petersburg. The facility will bring Las Vegas-style gambling to Central Virginia and become the fourth of five cities in the state to host a casino.
“After years of planning, we’re thrilled to see this vision become reality,” Rob Norton, president of Cordish Gaming Group, said in a statement. “When Live! Casino Virginia opens its doors, central Virginia will experience something truly exceptional – the region’s first full-scale casino featuring the electrifying energy of Vegas-style slots, live-action table games, and the signature excitement only Live! can deliver.”
