'We will open the first quarter of 2023,' Corby added confidently. This, Corby says, is keeping the casino on track to open in the early months of 2023. 'People see it's real now, we're getting close, so the more announcements we make and the closer construction comes to completion, the more enthused people become,' he said. Meanwhile, Corby says 180 employees just passed their table game training, with several more set to start soon.

Officials with Rivers Casino say they saw a spike in applications after announcing their new amenities, which include Admiral's Steak and Seafood and a TopGolf Swing Suite, but Rivers Casino's General Manager Roy Corby says food and beverage employees still remain their biggest need. 'I'm hoping for an awesome interview so I can get a job and be successful.' Troy Combo attended the job fair hoping to find a job in maintenance. Rivers Casino says they have jobs for everyone, with open positions working in Information Technology, finance, human resources, and more.

And the casino isn't just hiring BlackJack dealers. On Wednesday, hundreds of eager applicants packed the casino's final job fair, hoping to be a part of Coastal Virginia's history. Hampton Roads' first casino remains on track to open in the first quarter of 2023, but says they are still looking to hire 1,300 employees.

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