Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies have officially broken ground on the highly anticipated LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL VIRGINIA in Petersburg. This major development marks the beginning of a transformative project that is set to bring billions of dollars in economic growth, create thousands of jobs, and elevate the gaming, hospitality, and entertainment landscape in the Commonwealth. As part of a $1.
4 billion master plan, Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia will be developed in phases and establish a premier mixed-use resort destination in Petersburg.Key executives from Bruce Smith Enterprise, The Cordish Companies, and Cordish Gaming were joined by Petersburg City Mayor Sam Parham, members of the City Council, Virginia State Senator Lashrecse Aird, and Virginia State Delegate Kim Taylor, alongside numerous business and community leaders, at the groundbreaking ceremony. The project site, located at Brasfield Parkway and Wagner Road, with easy access to Interstate I-95, is just 20 miles south of Richmond, making it an ideal location for regional accessibility.
“It has been a source of immense satisfaction and pride to partner in this incredible development,” said Bruce Smith, founder Bruce Smith Enterprise. “For far too long people have simply driven by the City of Petersburg, but today marks the beginning of a new era in which Petersburg will become a prime destination. This pivotal project will ignite tourism, create jobs, and ultimately deliver on the promise of great.
