The Petersburg business community is preparing for an influx of tens of thousands of visitors when the temporary Live! Casino opens there in January 2026.
On Monday, city leaders held a business roundtable to prepare local businesses to make Petersburg “the destination of the Richmond region,” when the casino opens in less than two months.
“We want this to be the most amazing experience possible,” said Demetrius Frazier, owner of Resist Booksellers in Old Town Petersburg. Frazier said he’s on board with city’s plan, and hopes to continuing seeing improvements that will attract a new customer base from the casino.
“We’ve seen a lot of changes. Beautification has been a major priority, safety has been a priority,” Frazier said.
