'This is going to change everything, this is going to be the focus, it will be an economic engine spurs small business and make this place a destination for people throughout the Midwest,' said Rep Mike Marron, R-Danville, according to Fox Illinois.Īccording to Vermilion Advantage President Tim Dudley, the property will bring “about 300 jobs right off the bat,” and then eventually around 600 positions once it gets through phases two and three. The plan is for the casino to open in March of 2023, with other businesses to follow. But officials are sure it will all pay off, and expect it to work as an economic engine for the region, as well as bring new, good-paying jobs.

Pitching and working to finally get to groundbreaking took over 30 years, according to Danville leaders. “And so that’s great we’re going to continue to grow and develop, and I just look forward to all of the folks who are going to come to Danville, and those who are here in Danville and Vermilion County, who are going to make investments to make this the best possible place to live, work, invest, and play.” “I’m very happy to say that we are incredibly busy with positive movement versus negative movement,” said Mayor Williams, according to the cited source. Nearby, destruction and clean-up of a building being torn down to make room for the casino were underway.

The event was also attended by former State Rep Lou Lang, who spoke on behalf of Golden Nugget, Wilmorite Management, and Danville Development Tom Wilmot, Jr from Wilmorite and Fertitta Entertainment COO Gaming, Gerry Del Prete, reports Vermilion County First. The ceremony was attended by company officials and local authorities, including Danville Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr, who stood in the center at 204 Eastgate Drive as ground-breakers officially began construction of the property. Ground has been broken on the upcoming Golden Nugget Casino in Danville, Illinois, the sixth Golden Nugget casino in the United States.

Danville illinois casino plans