Pamunkey Indian Tribe Chief Robert Gray has “absolute confidence” their proposed resort and casino will one day come to the city of Norfolk.
“We feel very comfortable and we’re just excited to be able to bring the project to fruition for the city and the Commonwealth and the Tribe,” Gray told News 3 on Wednesday.
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Norfolk council OKs Vegas operator to partner with Pamunkey tribe on casino
The City Council has now signed off on the Tribe partnering with Boyd Gaming Corporation to build and manage a casino.
Boyd Gaming operates casinos around the country, including in Las Vegas.
“We think it’s a great market, a great opportunity,” said Uri Clinton, Boyd’s General Counsel.
A businessman in Tennessee had been backing the Tribe on their quest to bring a casino to Norfolk, but he is no longer involved.
“We always knew we were going to need a professional management team and that’s what we did. We went searching out, talked to several, but extremely impressed with Boyd’s experience,” said Gray.