Petersburg selects Cordish as casino developer for 2nd time
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The proposed $1.4 billion "entertainment district" includes a casino, two hotels, 1,300 residential units, entertainment plaza plus retail and dining spaces. Cordish was chosen from a field of five companies.

The City of Petersburg has chosen The Cordish Companies as to operate a proposed casino project.

The City Council voted to select Cordish from a field of at least five companies after a closed session meeting Wednesday evening.

Lawmakers gave Petersburg the “all clear” last week to host a referendum in November for voters to approve a casino coming to the city.

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