Petersburg's Temporary Casino Brings in $4.7 Million in First 10 Days

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The temporary casino in Petersburg, Virginia, operated by Live! Casino & Hotel, brought in nearly $4.7 million in gambling revenue during its first 10 days of operation, according to data released by the Virginia Lottery. The casino's 900-plus slot machines generated around $3.9 million, while the 32 table games brought in $800,000. Overall, Virginia's five casinos made about $81 million in adjusted gross revenue in January, with Live! Casino paying around $845,000 in local and state taxes.

Why it matters

The strong initial performance of the temporary Petersburg casino is an encouraging sign for the planned $600 million permanent facility that Cordish Companies, the casino's owner, is currently constructing. The temporary casino's success could also boost Petersburg's economic development efforts and tax revenue in the near term.

The details

The temporary Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia facility opened on January 22 on Wagner Road in Petersburg. In addition to the $3.9 million from slot machines and $800,000 from table games, the casino paid around $845,000 in local and state taxes, including $280,000 to the city of Petersburg and $555,000 to the state's gaming proceeds fund. Cordish Companies, the casino's owner, has begun construction on a permanent $600 million casino and hotel complex adjacent to the temporary facility, which is expected to open by the end of 2027.

• The temporary casino in Petersburg opened on January 22, 2026.
• The first 10 days of operation for the temporary casino were from January 22 to February 1, 2026.
• The Virginia Lottery data covers the month of January 2026.

What’s next

Cordish Companies plans to open the permanent $600 million Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia complex by the end of 2027, replacing the current temporary facility.