In his first public comments since state legislators passed a massive gambling bill that paves the way for six new casinos statewide, Rickey Williams Jr. was cautiously optimistic in his address to the city council Tuesday night. DANVILLE — Danville's new mayor has mixed feelings about the prospect of a new casino setting up shop in his city. In his first public comments since state legislators passed a massive gambling bill that paves the way for six new casinos statewide, Rickey Williams Jr.