Caesars aims to open its temporary Virginia casino in Danville in July. In preparation for the grand opening, Caesars has made substantial efforts to hire new staff.
Caesars Danville is hiring for 400-plus positions
Ahead of the summer opening, Caesars Virginia’s general manager, Chris Albrecht, emphasized the company’s requirement for staff.
According to Albrecht, we are currently in the process of hiring for all the positions required for the temporary period. Our aim is to recruit approximately 400 to 450 team members, with a focus on gaming roles such as slots, security, surveillance, IT, finance, and marketing. Additionally, our hospitality leader is also present to hire for food and beverage positions.
According to Albrecht, having previous experience in the casino industry is not a mandatory requirement. Instead, Caesars prioritizes an individual’s “upbeat and positive attitude” and “great personality” when considering candidates. Albrecht further explained that Caesars is willing to provide the necessary training for the specific job roles individuals are currently seeking.
To facilitate the hiring initiative, Caesars organized a job fair in March. Albrecht mentioned that the company is currently engaged in the hiring process and intends to conduct additional job fairs as summer draws near. The Caesars Virginia website provides a comprehensive roster of available job positions along with application links.
About Caesars in Danville
Caesars intends to inaugurate its Danville property in 2025, with the possibility of delays, which are often encountered in large-scale construction projects. Nevertheless, Virginia’s gaming laws allow for the establishment of temporary casinos while operators work on their permanent properties.
The former Dan River Mills site will be home to the temporary Caesars Danville location, which will be situated beneath a colossal event tent. This venue will feature 700 slot machines and 25 table games for guests to enjoy.
The numbers mentioned above are subject to change as the temporary location approaches its planned opening date in July. Caesars requires a well-equipped team of over 400 employees to effectively manage the temporary venues. The available positions encompass cashiers, bartenders, security personnel, dealers, and various other roles.
Additionally, the establishment of Caesars’ permanent location will significantly increase the demand for labor. The forthcoming Danville casino plans to offer over 1,300 slots, 85 table games, 24 electronic table games, a poker room, and a sportsbook. Consequently, while Caesars is currently in the process of hiring staff for its temporary location, the company must also start preparing to recruit a larger workforce for the eventual permanent location, which will necessitate a substantial number of employees.
Caesars has extended its search to neighboring areas like Greensboro and Durham, North Carolina, despite Danville’s population being slightly over 40,000.
Caesars could bring a big boost to Danville
Caesars is projected to bring in an approximate $12.1 million in revenue for Danville. The gaming tax earnings alone are anticipated to contribute $8 million to this total. Danville’s City Manager, Ken Larking, plans to reinvest these funds back into the community.
In March, a budget proposal was presented, outlining a potential plan for boosting the city’s economy. The proposed allocations include:
- The allocated amount for economic development initiatives is $2.8 million.
- Danville Public Schools received a generous sum of $2.5 million.
- The cost of the police department headquarters is $840,000.
- $800,000 for blight removal
- The cost of implementing gang prevention initiatives is $467,000.
- The cost for summer internship programs is $252,000.
- The cost required to finalize the Plan Danville initiative amounts to $105,000.
- The cost for rental inspection districts is $96,000.
Larking is optimistic that the opening of Caesars will lead to a significant increase in revenue for Danville and the surrounding communities, ultimately benefiting their residents.
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