Hampton Roads’ first permanent casino has delayed its grand opening by a week.

Originally slated to open during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, the Rivers Casino Portsmouth will now open its doors at 10 a.m. Jan. 23. The opening will follow a series of charity nights.

A casino representative said the delay will allow operators more time to test and verify the new gaming equipment.

Once open, the 250,000-square-foot casino will offer patrons nearly 1,500 slot machines, two dozen poker tables, nearly a dozen restaurants and more. It will operate 24 hours per day and is located along Victory Boulevard near the newly named Missy Elliott Boulevard.