Gamblers play slot machines at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J. on Nov. 29, 2023. Internet gambling and sports betting both set new records in November as gamblers continue to take advantage of more options in addition to traveling to physical casinos in order to wager. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)

by: Kenzie Finch

Posted: Sep 4, 2024 / 08:05 PM EDT

Updated: Sep 4, 2024 / 08:05 PM EDT

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — On Sept. 10, Norfolk City Council is expected to vote on an ordinance regarding an amended and restated option to purchase agreement and development agreement with the Pamunkey Indian Tribe and Golden Eagle Consulting II, LLC.

“I am thrilled to announce that our journey to bring a casino project to the Harbor Park Entertainment District has reached a major milestone,” Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander, Ph.D., states. “After passing a local gaming referendum in 2020, we have found the perfect partners to make this vision a reality. Boyd Gaming Corporation, in collaboration with the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, will bring a world-class hotel resort casino to Norfolk.”

City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on Sept. 10 in Council Chambers located on the 11th floor of City Hall, 810 Union St.