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The temporary casino will also have a sportsbook, Virginia lottery offices, and a retail store.įor more information on the casino project, click here. Bristol, Va., is an independent city that is surrounded by Washington County. A restaurant, a sports bar and lounge with entertainment, along with an adjacent smoking sports lounge will also be put in. About 1,100 Bristol, Va., residents have entered the casino or about 8 of the town’s adult population. The space will also include a main casino floor and non-smoking and high-limit gaming areas. The temporary casino will have 30,000 square feet of casino space and will feature about 900 gaming slots and 20 tables. The construction of the temporary casino, which is expected to bring 600 new jobs, is expected to begin soon in the former Belk store in the former Bristol Mall. We look forward to welcoming Hard Rock fans in the new year.' 'The project will spur economic growth, additional tax revenue and create new jobs for the city and its surrounding areas. The grand opening of Virginia’s first casino is days away and a staff of 600 is preparing to welcome guests to the Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock. 'We’ve introduced the Hard Rock experience to a number of cities this year, and our presence in Bristol, Virginia, is especially rewarding for the brand as the project is our first hotel & casino in the state,' Chief Operating Officer of Hard Rock International Jon Lucas said.

(WCYB) - Hard Rock International announced Thursday that construction plans have begun for its temporary casino in Bristol, Virginia.

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