(WSET) — Caesars Virginia has been named the Best Casino in Virginia in the inaugural International Casino Awards run by Casinos.com, part of the Nasdaq-listed Gambling.com Group.

This recognition was determined entirely by public vote, which opened in April and closed on May 15, marking the first-ever International Casinos Day.

“The International Casino Awards is for casino patrons, not industry insiders,” said Lee Gwilliam, SVP of Casinos.com. “We wanted players to have their say in what really matters to them.”

“It’s fantastic to celebrate the outstanding work casinos do globally and in their local communities. We made these awards player-led because we wanted the voice of the people to be front and center. Players from Virginia voted for Caesars Virginia because they genuinely believe it offers the best casino experience in the region, Today’s casinos offer so much more than slots or blackjack, they’re world-class resorts, often featuring Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury spas, and incredible entertainment," Colm Phelan, Brand Manager at Casinos.com, said.