Caesars Virginia officially opened in Danville on December 17, 2024, offering a hotel, casino, various dining options, bars, amenities, and more.
It opened to a lot of fanfare. Basketball legend Dennis Rodman even showed up to make the first bet.
My wife and I recently made a trip to check out Caesars Virginia, and we can help answer a handful of commonly asked questions regarding the free drink policy, table minimums, gaming options, and more.
So, without further ado, here's my full Caesars Virginia review of the hotel, casino, and sportsbook.
Caesars Virginia Review of Hotel and Casino
1. Free Drink Policy
Alcoholic beverages are not complimentary at Caesars Virginia, but they are available for purchase at many locations across the property. However, soft drinks, coffee, juice, and more are available to those actively gaming.
2. Table Minimums
Our trip was a quick one—just over 24 hours, to be exact—but because it took place from Tuesday to Wednesday, I can't speak to table minimums on weekends. During our visit, minimums ranged from $15 to $25 depending on the table and, perhaps more importantly, remained at those minimums throughout the entire day and night.
3. Gaming Options
Typical table games are available at Caesars Virginia, including blackjack, roulette, craps, and more. We spent most of our time playing roulette and 3-card poker and never had a problem finding a seat at either game. Most of the gaming floor was taken up by slots, with many popular machines like the Huff N' More Puff variations, Dragon Link, Buffalo variations, video poker, and more.
4.Caesars Sportsbook
The sportsbook isn't massive, but it's very nice with plenty of screens, places to sit, a counter to make wagers, a bar, and rows of betting kiosks.
5.Dining Options
Caesars Virginia isn't loaded with restaurants, but it includes Ramsay's Kitchen, Three Stacks, Dan Dan Noodle Bar, Starbucks, and the 500 Block Food Hall. We grabbed cocktails and the sticky cauliflower appetizer (which was fantastic, by the way) at Ramsay's Kitchen, then ordered Mongolian beef, sushi, and edamame from Dan Dan Noodle Bar for dinner. The Mongolian beef and edamame were very good, while the sushi was fine, but nothing spectacular.
6. Bars
There are various bars throughout the hotel and casino. As mentioned above, we grabbed cocktails at Ramsay's Kitchen—I got a dirty martini while my wife thoroughly enjoyed a salted caramel martini—and spent time at the sportsbook bar sipping beer while playing video poker.
7. Hotel
We stayed in a Luxury Mountain View Room and were delighted with the room's design and cleanliness. The bathroom and shower were particularly great, and the bed was also very comfortable. Our visit took place in April, and the pool was not yet open, but I'll add a pool review here after our next visit. There is also a very nice fitness center with cardio and weight-lifting equipment.
Caesars Virginia Is Impressive
Overall, I was very impressed with Caesars Virginia, specifically the hotel and gaming. However, the biggest con, in my mind, is a lack of activities outside of gambling.
This property may not be the best if you're planning on bringing kids. I prefer Harrah's Cherokee, which offers two outdoor pools, one indoor pool, an arcade, bowling, and an ESports Zone if you're interested in more family entertainment.
However, if you're looking for a fun, adult getaway with family and/or friends, I highly recommend Caesars Virginia.
