BRISTOL, VA (LOOTPRESS) – Virginia’s first casino is making final preparations to open the doors to its permanent facility, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol.
‘Bristol Casino — Future Home of Hard Rock’ together with The United Company and Par Ventures, Hard Rock is excited to announce the grand opening date for its permanent facility, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. To commemorate the historic milestone, the venue will host a grand opening ceremony featuring the signature Hard Rock Guitar Smash and a concert by country music icon Blake Shelton at the new Hard Rock Live entertainment venue.
Located at 500 Gate City Highway in Bristol, Virginia, the permanent casino will open its doors to the public on Nov. 14 at 12 p.m.
“We are thrilled to open Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol,”said Jon Lucas, COO of Hard Rock International. “Hard Rock’s rich history fits perfectly with Bristol’s distinction as the ‘Birthplace of Country Music.’ Both the Hard Rock brand and the new hotel & casino are rooted in great music. With this property, Bristol — and the entire region — have a new major entertainment destination, filled with gaming, exciting food & beverage offerings, live entertainment, and world class servicefor all visitors. Hard Rock is proud to open this amazing facility to serve the residents and visitors to the Tri-Cities area.”
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol is a 620,000–square-foot resort destination that will feature nearly 1,500 slot machines, over 50 table games, a sportsbook, a 303–room hotel, and multiple dining options, including a signature Hard Rock Cafe,Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, YOUYU Asian Dining, Constant Grind, and the Marketplace. The facility also will house a Rock Shop, a 2,000-plus seat Hard Rock Live, authentic music memorabilia and much more.
In a joint statement, Jim McGlothlin, chairman, The United Company, and Clyde Stacy, president, Par Ventures, shared their perspectives on the opening of the permanent facility.
“The opening of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol is such a pivotal milestone for the city of Bristol and our entire Tri-Cities region across Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee,” the statement read. “This project has created new jobs and generated additional tax revenue, serving as an economic engine and bringing hope to our community.”
“Bristolians can be very proud of our new resort destination, which is already attracting visitors from across the country to Bristol. This project will serve as a catalyst to support other businesses in our region. We are here today because of the strong commitment from our community and local leaders, whose support and effort we want to applaud.”
Since opening in July 2022, ‘Bristol Casino – Future Home of Hard Rock’ has hit impressive milestone numbers, attracting tourism to the region, adding new jobs, and generating tax revenue — these include:
“I am so proud of everyone who has helped us prepare for the grand opening,” said Allie Evangelista, President, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol. “Our incredible Hard Rock team has worked so hard to reach this milestone moment, and we have been inspired by the amazing support from the Bristol community. This new facility will offer the world-class entertainment and dining that Hard Rock is recognized for across the globe. We invite you to come check out the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, whether to game, dine or relax.”
Shelton’s performance perfectly pairs Hard Rock’s legendary vibe and iconic stature in the music industry with the inviting charm and hospitality of Bristol and the region. For more information about the concert or to purchase tickets, please visit casino.hardrock.com/bristol.
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For more information about ‘Bristol Casino — Future Home of Hard Rock,’ please visit casino.hardrock.com/bristol.
