The Cordish companies unveils details for $1.4 billion transformative mixed-use development in Petersburg, VA

The Cordish Companies unveiled details for a $1.4 billion transformative mixed-use development in Petersburg, VA. Live! Gaming & Entertainment District will set a new standard for development in the Commomwealth, creating a world-class entertainment destination and mixed-use project with gaming that will generate billions of dollars in economic benefits and spinoff development.

The world-class casino resort destination will feature: 

• More than 670,000 square feet of first-class gaming, hotel, dining and entertainment space
• An upscale 200-room hotel featuring 20 suites, resort pool and fitness center 
• Over 2,000 slots and electronic table games and 60 live action table games including poker
• Sportsbook
• State-of-the-art event center for top name entertainment, meetings, conventions, and social gatherings
• Over a dozen best-in-class dining and entertainment options
• Free surface parking

Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia is committed to making the same impact with the creation of over 4,000 new jobs including 2,500 new construction jobs and 1,500 new permanent jobs averaging $60,000 in compensation with benefits.

"The details unveiled today show what the City's vision is for this type of project and why we wanted to work with Cordish as the developer", said Petersburg Mayor Sam Parham. "An important part of our selection process was to identify a development partner with a proven track record in developing and operating mixed-use an casino properties, a long history of revitalizing cities across the country, and strong community engagment practices. Cordish is the only company, of the many we consulted with, that showed Petersburg a plan that goes beyond a casino and gives us a path to revitalize our city. We are confident that we have the ideal partner in The Cordish Companies to bring our vision to fruitiion".