By Mike Johnson

Casino

The Push for Hard Rock Casino & Resort in Bristol Continues

August 30, 2020

Advocates for the Bristol casino are continuing to lobby for the lucrative project, hailing its impact on the regional economy, with the most recent event being a Zoom meeting held among members of the airport commission Thursday. The United Company, one of the partners with the Seminole Tribe for the project outlined that if the […]

By Luke Thompson

Casino

Bristol Casino off the Table for Short-Term Economic Goals

August 11, 2020

During a meeting of the Bristol Virginia Industrial Development Authority (IDA) various city representatives explained that the Hard Rock Casino & Hotel project won’t help the city in the short-term, and they urged for action and focus on helping businesses out right now. Bristol Must Focus on Short-Term Goals, Say Officials The Bristol Virginia Industrial […]

By Jerome García

Casino

Virginia Lottery Board Approves the Bristol Casino Project

July 12, 2020

Hard Rock International has been pre-certified by the Virginia Lottery to develop and operate a casino in Bristol, Virginia. The Board of the Virginia Lottery approved the casino operator during its quarterly meeting, July 15, held through electronic communication means. City Casinos Along the Stateline Hard Rock International was the sole candidate to build a […]

By Mike Johnson

Casino

Hard Rock’s Bristol Casino Resort Project Receiving Positive Feedback

May 24, 2020

Bristol City Council received mostly positive feedback regarding the casino resort project, one of five Virginia legislature has approved to be constructed and operated in 5 cities located along the state line. At a public hearing on Thursday city officials heard in-person and e-mailed comments from citizens regarding the proposal by Hard Rock International, the […]

By Mike Johnson

Legal

Hard Rock Is the Sole Candidate for the Bristol Casino Resort

May 11, 2020

Bristol, one of the five locations touted to house a casino-type resort along the state line in Virginia, received only one application regarding its request for information (RFI) issued April 15. Candidates willing to partner city officials in the development of a casino had until Friday, May 8, to submit the requested information and only […]

By Simon Deloit

Legal

Lawmakers Approve Virginia Casino Amendments, Set Referendum Date

April 23, 2020

All gubernatorial casino bill amendments have been successfully passed by Virginia’s lawmakers with casino projects now on track for five cities in the state. All Casino Amendments Approved by Virginia Lawmakers Late last afternoon, Virginia Senate and House lawmakers accepted amendments submitted by Gov. Ralph Northam in a bid to move the legalization of the […]

By Rachael Price

Casino

Hard Rock Becomes Equity Partner for Bristol Project

January 27, 2020

Local business leaders have explained that Hard Rock will be joining as an equity partner in a bid to boost the local economy. Hard Rock Still Focused on Bristol Casino Project Hard Rock International has announced its decision to become an equity partner in the upcoming $400 million Hard Rock Bristol Resort and Casino project, […]