The first casino in Norfolk is set to open its doors to the public on Friday, offering visitors a preview of the full casino and resort planned to be complete in 2027. While Boyd Gaming and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe continue to build their $750 million casino resort in Norfolk, The Interim Gaming Hall is a temporary site for gambling.
The temporary casino sits on Park Avenue just off Highway 264, next to Harbor Park. From the outside, it appears as a large white tent, but inside, guests will find slot machines, the Ghost Kitchen food truck, Virginia’s first ever ready-to-drink alcohol vending machine, and more.
“It’s a small footprint. Because right behind us, is the full integrated resort that we’re gonna be opening up in 2027. It’s taken some time, but here we are today and we’re very proud of what we’ve been able to produce in such a short period of time,” Ron Bailey said…