Hard Rock plans to open temporary casino in Rockford this fall

Author: Live Casino Direct
 
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A vendor fair meeting was held yesterday in Rockford, Illinois to give local businesses an opportunity to learn more about the Hard Rock Casino that is coming to town. A temporary casino is planned while the permanent location is being constructed and local vendors can partner with the temporary property as part of the installation. The temporary set-up will open in October.

The temporary space is being constructed. The state gaming board will visit the site and approve the games and setup. Then the permanent site will be approved and constructed, which may take two years. Beloit needs approval from the federal government to open a HoChunk Nation operated casino.

815 Entertainment LLC was approved to begin the construction of a temporary casino in Rockford. The temporary space will be located at Giovanni’s Restaurant and Convention Center and will include 8,500 square feet of gambling space. Hard Rock plans to open a permanent casino this fall.