DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — The long-anticipated opening of the Caesars Virginia casino in Danville finally has an official date.

According to the casino, December 12 is the first day guests will be able to step foot inside the resort, starting at noon.

“We have worked diligently on creating a world-class resort that will offer all the luxurious and modern amenities expected from Caesars that will also serve as an economic driver for Danville and the surrounding region through employment and tourism,” said Barron Fuller, Regional President for Caesars Entertainment. “We’re so proud of Caesars Virginia and look forward to welcoming guests on Dec. 12.”

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The casino resort boasts 587,000 square feet of space, including all kinds of games, a poker room, a hotel tower, a meeting and convention space, an entertainment venue, and more.

The grand opening for the casino resort follows a year and a half of the temporary facility housing the Danville Casino ahead of the ground facility. In that time, the casino says it has paid more than$66 million to the City of Danville and The Commonwealth in gaming taxes.