This page contains archived news updates for Norfolk Casino Resort from 2020. These items were originally posted on the casino's profile page and have been preserved here as part of the 500 Nations legacy news archive. Major stories from this year may also appear as standalone articles in the main News section.
On Tuesday the voters in Norfolk approved a plan by the Pamunkey Indian Tribe to build a $750M resort & casino on the Elizabeth River waterfront near Harbor Park. The project includes a casino, an entertainment venue, restaurants, and a 200-room hotel with spa and pool.
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Pamunkey Indian Tribe stands by economic projections for Norfolk casino - Courtesy of WAVY TV 10, Nov. 5, 2020. Available from YouTube
Chief of the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, Robert Gray, expressed the gratitude of his tribe:
"We are moved beyond words by the tremendous display of support we've received from the Norfolk community. To everyone who advocated on our behalf, shared our message with their friends and neighbors, put up a yard sign, wore a sticker or simply voted YES, we cannot thank you enough. We look forward to working with you to make Norfolk even stronger for decades to come."
The next steps will be finalizing a casino license and securing the neccessary building permits. The groundbreaking is expected in the spring of 2021, and construction is expected to be completed by late 2022 or early 2023.
Pamunkey Tribe selects development team for Norfolk casino
October 21, 2020
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Pamunkey Tribe announces architecture hires for Norfolk casino - Courtesy of , Oct 16, 2020. Available from YouTube
Last week the Pamunkey Tribe announced the hiring of a two-company development team for their proposed HeadWaters Resort & Casino. HKS Architects is an international design company known for AT&T Stadium in Dallas and the MGM National Harbor Casino. Baskervill is a Richmond-based company that provides construction, engineering and design.
Pamunkey Chief Robert Gray issued this statement:
"These two companies bring the creativity, industry expertise, experience and drive to ensure that this facility will exceed the highest expectations set by the Tribe and the City of Norfolk for this project."
Pamunkey Tribe makes final push for Norfolk casino
October 20, 2020
As the Nov. 3 election nears the Pamunkey Indian Tribe is making a final push for voter approval to build a casino near Harbor Park. The casino is supported by the Yes Norfolk Committee and a handful of state officials. The casino is opposed by the Norfolk Referendum Committee.
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Final push on casino proposal in Norfolk - Courtesy of WTKR News 3, Oct 16, 2020. Available from YouTube
HeadWaters Resort & Casino voter campaign is launched
September 7, 2020
The "All In Norfolk" campaign to gather voter support for the HeadWaters Resort & Casino is officially underway. The Norfolk casino requires voter approval in the Nov. 3, 2020 election to authorize construction planned for a 13.4-acre site east of the Harbor Park baseball stadium.
The measure is supported by Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander, Virginia Delegate Jay Jones, Norfolk City Council, "All In for Norfolk Casino Committee" and the "Yes Norfolk PAC". The Pamunkey Tribe has contributed over $210,000 to the last two group to promote advertising campaigns for voter support.
If approved by voters, the Pamunkey will construct a casino hotel complex with 3,000 slot machines, 150 table games, restaurants, an entertainment venue and a 200-room hotel with spa.
The Pamunkey Tribe and the City of Norfolk signed two agreements Monday that advance the tribe's plan to build a $700 million casino on the Elizabeth River.
The first agreement was an option for the Pamunkey Tribe to buy 13.4 acres of city property next to Harbor Park for $750,000 per acre ($10+ million total). The option is subject to the state approval of a casino license for the site. The option expires after three years but can be extended twice for one year.
The second agreement was a development agreement to regulate the construction and use of the property in compliance with state and local building codes.
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