Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck top the list of celebrities scheduled to attend the July 2, 2010 opening of the Casino Club at the Greenbrier Resort in Lewisburg, WV. Garner went to high school in the Mountain State.
Jim Justice, owner and chairman of The Greenbrier Resort, announced Monday, June 21, 2010 an initial list of celebrities who will be attending the July 2 opening of the Casino Club. “In the next several days we will be announcing the names of additional celebrities who have accepted our invitation to be a part of the opening,” said Justice.
Athletes and Movie Stars Will Highlight the Casino Club Grand Opening Festivities
The Greenbrier also announced that Tom Watson, the resort's golf pro emeritus, and legendary golf professionals Jack Nicklaus and Lee Trevino, along with NBA star Shaquille O'Neal, will help kick off the Casino Club opening.
Celebrities from the entertainment world who are scheduled to appear include Jessica Simpson, Lionel Richie, Jane Seymour, Elliott Gould, Brooke Shields, Raquel Welch and Phyllis George. Richie will present a concert during the event.
Known as America’s Resort, the luxurious Greenbrier has hosted celebrities, royalty and world leaders, including 26 United States presidents, for more than two centuries. The addition of the casino will add a new dimension to the resort that is known for its afternoon teas and quiet relaxation.
Jim Justice Bought the Greenbrier Resort in 2009
The Greenbrier, an award-winning resort located in White Sulphur Springs, WV, was purchased In May 2009, by the Justice Family Group, led by coal baron Jim Justice, a third generation West Virginian. He immediately set out to build the casino which will be housed in an underground entertainment complex. The 102,000 square foot facility was constructed in less than one year.
"Since purchasing The Greenbrier last year, I have made a commitment to our guests, employees, and every West Virginian that we would increase The Greenbrier’s world class appeal without losing our sense of history and tradition,” said Justice. “The grand opening of the Casino Club will be really spectacular and the tremendous interest among celebrities and long time guests validates my belief that The Greenbrier will continue to be an elite travel destination for a long time.”
The Greenbrier Resort Will Host a PGA TOUR Event in August
Soon after Justice bought the Greenbrier he embarked on his aggressive plans for the resort. In addition to adding the casino, Justice secured a professional golf tournament.
The PGA TOUR and The Greenbrier jointly announced in August that they had entered a six-year agreement, through 2015, for the historic resort to sponsor and host The Greenbrier Classic as part of the FedExCup, beginning the week of July 26 - August 1, 2010.
Plans for the tournament week include concerts by country music icon Reba and Rascal Flatts and superstars Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. A new outdoor amphitheater is currently under construction at the State Fair of West Virginia and will be the setting for both tournament concerts.
In his first year at the helm of the legendary resort, Justice has secured a PGA Tour event, built a casino, and given new life to a West Virginia treasure.
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