Hard Rock Dignitaries Break Ground On Full Casino Next Week

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Written By Russ Mitchell on December 2, 2022 – Last Updated on December 8, 2022
Hard Rock Bristol will break ground Wednesday, Dec. 7
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Hard Rock dignitaries in Bristol will commence the all-in bet on Wednesday by breaking ground on the full Virginia casino, making Bristol Casino – Future Home of Hard Rock the ante.

The commencement of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol project will take place at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, marked by speeches and the symbolic use of golden shovels. Esteemed Hard Rock executives will be joined by local business and city leaders at this significant event.

Hard Rock has announced that the groundbreaking ceremony for the permanent casino will be limited to invited guests and media, as the site is currently under construction. Among the attendees will be Bristol Mayor Anthony Farnum and Hard Rock International COO Jon Lucas. Following the event, they will be available to address any inquiries.

The address of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol is 500 Gate City Hwy. in Bristol.

After they break ground, look for a $500 million project in Bristol

President Allie Evangelista disclosed to PlayVirginia that the construction expenses for the upcoming Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol currently stand at an estimated $500 million. However, this figure may merely serve as a foundation, as additional enhancements are being considered. For the permanent establishment, plans entail the inclusion of 700 hotel rooms, transforming it into a sought-after resort destination.

  • 100,000+ sq. ft.-casino
  • Almost 30,000 slots
  • 100 table games
  • 20,000-seat, outdoor live-music venue
  • 3,200-seat amphitheater
  • retail shops
  • spa
  • pool

As planned, the grand opening ceremony of Bristol Casino – Future Home of Hard Rock took place on July 8.

The temporary casino site, located in the previous Belk department store of the old Bristol Mall, is approximately one-third of the size that is anticipated for the permanent structure.

Players who visit the temporary site can enjoy their time until the grand opening of the permanent site, which is approximately a year and a half from now.

  • There is a gaming area spanning 30,000 square feet.
  • 870 slots
  • 21 tables
  • sportsbook
  • A lounge and entertainment venue featuring a sports bar atmosphere.

The Virginia Lottery’s fourth report revealed that the temporary casino in Bristol has generated over $14.1 million in revenue for the most recent reporting month of October.

The revenue generated by Bristol Casino up to this point is:

  • The amount of $11,717,478 was recorded as the opening balance for the month of July, on 7/8.
  • August — $14,279,379
  • September — $14,305,177
  • October — $14,144,160
  • Total — $54,446,194

 

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Since 1997, Russ Mitchell has been reporting on news and sports in Iowa. He spent 11 years as the managing editor for a highly esteemed community newspaper in the state. In 2021, he joined PlayIA as a lead writer and managing editor, excited to delve into the flourishing gaming industry in Virginia.

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