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By Tomas Medon

Hard Rock to Break Ground on Permanent Virginia Casino

December 6, 2022

On Thursday, the first casino in Virginia, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, revealed that it is drawing closer to moving into its permanent location. On December 7, officials will begin building the casino at its permanent location, that is, the old Bristol Mall at 500 Gate City Highway. The temporary facility, which was […]

By Tomas Medon

Hard Rock Sportsbook Extends Footprint to Virginia

May 17, 2022

Renowned gaming and entertainment operator Hard Rock has announced that it is venturing into Virginia’s lucrative sports betting market. A mobile app is already accessible in Virginia, and a retail sportsbook will debut in July at the Bristol Casino. Sports bettors aged 21 and above may use the mobile app to place wagers on major […]

By Tomas Medon

Virginia Casino Plans Face Opposition as Referendum Approaches

September 22, 2020

Earlier this year, Governor Ralph Northam (D) of Virginia passed a casino bill that made it possible for the creation of casinos in various cities around the state. However, for casinos to be set up in the qualifying cities, the residents had to weigh in on the matter first. That said, on November 3, voters […]

By Grant Mahon

Hard Rock’s Bristol Casino Receives Massive Support from Residents

May 26, 2020

Last Thursday, the Bristol, Virginia City Council held a public hearing to discuss Hard Rock’s proposed casino project. This project has been a pretty big deal for the city and the operator which makes it one of the biggest developments not just in Bristol but in Virginia as a whole. During the hearing, the City […]

By Alexander Palmer

Hard Rock Loses Hellinikon Casino License to Mohegan Gaming

May 12, 2020

About a fortnight ago, renowned gaming and hospitality operator Hard Rock International (HRI) received some pretty unpleasant news regarding its application for a license to set up an integrated casino in Greece. The Hellinikon casino license was to be awarded by the Hellenic Gaming Commission which finally arrived at their decision a couple of weeks […]

By Tomas Medon

Casino and Sports Betting Bills Approved in Virginia

March 10, 2020

For decades lawmakers have been opposed to the introduction of any form gambling expansion bill to the state of Virginia. Despite support from a considerable number of citizens and state lawmakers, previous bills that pertained to gambling expansion have not been very successful. Well, that is until now. Last Sunday, Virginia lawmakers approved a number […]

By Grant Mahon

Hard Rock International Unveils Plans for Bristol Casino

November 26, 2019

Bristol, Virginia is soon set to host a new casino operation thanks to a new partnership deal between Hard Rock International and the Bristol Resort & Casino. Work on Hard Rock Casino Bristol, the proposed resort and casino, is set to begin as soon its owners and operators receive the necessary approval from the residents […]

By Tomas Medon

Virginia Advances Casino Gambling, Sports Betting Bill

March 25, 2019

The Virginia General Assembly has made a historic move by supporting the legalization of sports betting and casino gambling by passing Senate Bill 1126 which seeks to have casinos established in certain cities around the state. The gambling expansion bill is also the very first one in the recent past that has survived the Senate […]

By Ameana Jones

Virginia General Assembly Passes Casino Legislation

February 25, 2019

Last Saturday, the General Assembly of the state of Virginia passed compromise legislation that would effectively introduce the state – and Danville – to casino gaming in the near future, that is, if the governor decides to sign it into law. According to Substitute Senate Bill 1126, the aforementioned legislation, the Virginia Lottery Board is […]