The chief executive of Caesars Entertainment issued a statement following Tuesday night’s referendum results thanking the voters of Danville for their support of the referendum that will bring Caesars Virginia to the city.
“We look forward to fulfilling the trust the voters have placed in us by bringing 1,300 good-paying jobs, tourism dollars and economic development to the city, and we are incredibly excited to begin construction,” said Tom Reeg, CEO of Caesars Entertainment.
Reeg also thanked all of the campaign supporters.
“We’d like to offer our sincere thanks to all of our supporters, especially the City of Danville team; our campaign steering committee; campaign committee co-chairs Delegate Danny Marshall, Mayor Alonzo Jones, Dr. Tiffany Franks and Tammy Wright-Warren; campaign director Steven Gould; Josh Norris; and the entire campaign staff.”
Reeg closed by saying, “We would also like to express our deep gratitude to the many respected business owners and citizens who shared the positive impact this resort will bring to the community with their customers, friends and neighbors. We are pleased to be welcomed into the Danville community and look forward to a long, successful future.”