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BALTIMORE, April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The Cordish Companies Live! Casino & Hotel Richmond was selected today by the City of Richmond to advance as one of two finalists in a bid to bring a resort casino to the City. The company s proposal is by far the strongest of the remaining two, including on such metrics as the Company s track record and experience, job creation, tax revenues and community impacts for the City. The addition of the project s world-class casino entertainment resort amenities in the City s Scott s Addition entertainment district will add to the critical mass of great cultural, sports, dining and entertainment options in the area, draw new visitors from throughout the Region and enhance the City s convention and tourism efforts.
Richmond says it will not consider alternative casino resort sites Bally’s Richmond Casino Resort, Live! Casino & Hotel Richmond, and One Casino + Resort. (Source: Richmond City Government) By NBC12 Newsroom | April 14, 2021 at 9:07 PM EDT - Updated April 14 at 9:34 PM
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Stoney Administration says it will not consider any alternative casino resort sites in Richmond other than the ones identified in the three remaining proposals.
“The city has been consistent throughout the Resort Casino RFQ/P process in its evaluation of a single site submitted by each respondent to the RFQ/P. The operator and site go hand in hand,” said Leonard Sledge, director of the Department of Economic Development.
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The Bally’s Corporation wants to build a casino resort in the Virginia capital of Richmond with a total investment of $650 million. But the odds of the company receiving the city’s lone gaming license are lengthening because of heavy opposition regarding its proposed site.
The Bally’s Richmond Casino Resort blueprint is pictured. Locals in the area are coming out in full force to voice their opposition to the site plan, which is located just north of the Powhite Parkway and east of the Chippenham Parkway. (Image: Bally’s Corporation)
Bally’s, based in Rhode Island and only recently formed through Twin River Worldwide Holdings’ acquisition of the Bally’s brand, is one of three finalists for the Richmond privileges. The gaming firm has pinpointed 61 acres south of the city and the James River near the Chippenham and Powhite parkways.
Ballyâs addresses traffic concerns for proposed casino site
Ballyâs addresses traffic concerns for proposed casino site By Desiree Montilla | March 31, 2021 at 4:38 PM EDT - Updated March 31 at 5:48 PM
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Three casino proposals are up for consideration in Richmond as the community meets virtually this week to hear about their proposed plans.
Ballyâs Richmond Casino Resort is addressing concerns about the traffic impacts of their site near the Forest Hill area.
Andrew Gould, a consultant from Timmons Group that is working with Ballyâs Corporation on their proposed site, says theyâre listening to the feedback and coming up with a plan to address concerns.