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Hard Rock Casino Rockford to open in August

Hard Rock Casino Rockford's permanent facility offers more than 175000 square feet of gaming, entertainment, and hospitality space. US.- Hard Rock International has announced that the permanent Hard Rock Casino Rockford in Illinois will open at 3pm on August 29. The new casino, located immediately off the I-90 State Street exit at 7801 E. State…

Sports ・ 13 June 2024

Michigan Lottery Connect

Record Setting $7.19 Million Lotto 47 Jackpot Won Online

A Michigan Lottery player made history Wednesday night winning a $7.19 million Lotto 47 jackpot with a ticket bought online at MichiganLottery.com. The jackpot is the largest prize ever won online. The lucky player matched all six numbers drawn - 22-24-26-40-41-44 - to win the jackpot. The previous record for the largest prize won online…

Lottery ・ 23 May 2024

Rockford Register Star

Rockford seeks grant to pay Hard Rock Casino road construction

City officials plan to widen East State Street turn lanes to accommodate expected traffic increases from the planned opening of the Hard Rock Casino Rockford in late August 2024. Rockford plans to hire Loves Park-based Arc Design Resources Inc. for $325735 to design the roadway improvements. The project includes turn lane improvements, new…

Sports ・ 23 October 2023

Block Club Chicago

Man Shot Near New Bally's Casino In River North

RIVER NORTH - A man was shot near Chicago's first casino just two days after its grand opening. A 21-year-old man was shot around 2:47 a.m. Monday in the 600 block of North State Street, police said. The man was walking on a sidewalk when someone fired shots from a silver Dodge pickup truck, police said. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital in…

Incidents ・ 11 September 2023

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World Casino News

Hard Rock Casino Rockford Completes Outer Structure

The construction of the outer structure of the Hard Rock Casino Rockford has been completed. On July 12, 2023, the final steel beam was lifted on the top of the construction and traditionally installed to represent a significant milestone in the resort's development reportedly scheduled to open in August of 2024. Significant Milestone: The latest…

Sports ・ 14 July 2023

Rockford Register Star

Hard Rock Casino Rockford celebrates as final beam is installed.

The Hard Rock Casino Rockford next summer will be bustling with activity as thousands of visitors gather to gamble, see a show or grab a dinner at its resort on East State Street. On Wednesday, casino dignitaries along with Rockford and Winnebago County leaders celebrated as the final steel beam was hoisted into place and installed during an…

Live Gambling ・ 13 July 2023

cardinalnews.org

As the Bristol Casino marks its first year, construction is on schedule for the 2024 opening of the permanent Hard Rock

Virginia's first casino, the temporary facility in Bristol, drew 1.2 million people from across the U.S. and a number of other countries and paid out $92 million in jackpots in its inaugural year, which has been deemed a success by casino and city officials. The celebration Saturday of the first year of Bristol's temporary casino will include…

Finance ・ 07 July 2023

WIFR

Table games now available at Hard Rock Casino in Rockford

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Illinois Gaming Board has given the approval for live table games at the temporary Hard Rock Casino on East State Street and Bell School Road. Those who come can now play live versions of blackjack, three card poker and ultimate hold'em. Hard Rock Rockford President Geno Iafrate says since it took just 107 days from the…

Live Gambling ・ 07 April 2023

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Hard Rock Casino Rockford debuts blackjack and other live table games

Rockford Casino has added Live Blackjack, 3 Card Poker and Ultimate Texas Hold'em at its interim casino. The live table games launch on April 5, 2023. (Photo provided by Hard Rock Rockford) ROCKFORD - Hard Rock Casino Rockford debuts blackjack and other live table games today, taking its offerings beyond slots and other electronic games for the…

Live Gambling ・ 07 April 2023

World Casino News

Hard Rock Casino Rockford Has Added Live Table Games

A source reports that Hard Rock Casino Rockford has added blackjack and other live table games today. This addition represents a significant milestone in the casino's operations strengthening Hard Rock's portfolio and complementing its offerings of slots and other electronic games with in-demand table games for the first time. Six Tables…

Live Gambling ・ 07 April 2023

MarketBeat

Czech National Bank Takes Position in Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS)

Czech National Bank purchased a new stake in Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS - Get Rating) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 38177 shares of the casino operator's stock, valued at approximately $1432000. A number…

Finance ・ 15 January 2023

WIFR

Hard Rock breaks ground on new Rockford casino

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - It's official! City leaders and celebrities gathered Wednesday afternoon at the site of the new Hard Rock Rockford casino and hotel for a groundbreaking ceremony. The new casino will be located on the corner of East State Street and Lyford Rd, just off I-90. Nearly a year after opening the temporary Rockford Casino: A Hard…

Christmas ・ 03 November 2022

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The Washington Post

Coal jobs are almost gone. Could a casino help rescue southwest Virginia?

BRISTOL, Va. - Sonya Ratliff and about a dozen friends put on sparkly clothes and left early on a Tuesday morning to celebrate another mom's birthday. In years past, that might have meant brunch. Now, in this Bible Belt town on the edge of the Appalachian Mountains, it means slot machines, blackjack and other games of chance at the newly opened…

Jobs ・ 03 November 2022

Casino News Daily

Rockford Illinois will have a Hard Rock casino, the shovels say, “Aye”

About three years after the Illinois legislature passed a bill approving Hard Rock Casino Rockford, the ground was broken last Wednesday by Hard Rock representatives and city officials in a much-anticipated ceremony. The shovels were turned at the casino's permanent location near the entrance of Interstate 90 on East State Street. The new permanent…

Jobs ・ 01 November 2022

Chicago Gov

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot Announces Shortlisted Candidates for City’s Sole Casino License

CHICAGO -Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today announced the City has shortlisted three bidders to progress to the next stage of the bidding process for the city's sole casino license. Following extensive evaluations, Bally's Corporation at the Tribune Site, Hard Rock at the ONE Central Site, and Rivers 78 at the 78 site (listed in alphabetical order) have…

Sports ・ 21 October 2022

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Illinois: Hard Rock breaks ground on its permanent $300M Rockford Casino

Hard Rock Casino Rockford celebrated Wednesday its groundbreaking ceremony for its permanent casino resort at 7801 E. State St. near the Interstate 90 exit. The celebration featured Cheap Trick guitarist and Rockford native Rick Nielsen, Hard Rock representatives and local community leaders. The ceremony came about a year after the opening of the…

Sports ・ 29 September 2022

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Hard Rock Casino Rockford officially breaks ground

ROCKFORD, Ill. -- Rockford's new Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is officially under construction. After months of waiting on approvals, city officials and Hard Rock representatives broke ground in a ceremony Wednesday afternoon at the casino's new permanent location along East State Street close to the entrance of Interstate 90. 13 WREX has been…

Jobs ・ 29 September 2022

Rockford Register Star

Decades in the making: Hard Rock Casino Rockford construction begins

ROCKFORD - Three years after Rockford chose the Hard Rock from among three viable casino proposals, Hard Rock Casino Rockford threw an invitation-only party to celebrate the start of transforming a 25-acre empty field into a more than $310 million resort. It is a moment decades in the making: A casino that will mean millions in local revenue,…

Travel ・ 28 September 2022

Defense World

ProShare Advisors LLC Has $2.92 Million Position in Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS)

ProShare Advisors LLC lessened its holdings in Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS - Get Rating) by 2.3% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 74932 shares of the casino operator's stock after selling 1803 shares during the period. ProShare Advisors LLC's…

Finance ・ 25 August 2022

Defense World

Huntington National Bank Has $126,000 Stake in Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS)

Huntington National Bank increased its position in shares of Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS - Get Rating) by 25.3% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 3240 shares of the casino operator's stock after buying an additional 655 shares during the…

Finance ・ 23 August 2022

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Advisor Group Holdings Inc. Grows Position in Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS)

Advisor Group Holdings Inc. boosted its holdings in Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS - Get Rating) by 42.9% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 96303 shares of the casino operator's stock after acquiring an additional 28932 shares during the quarter. Advisor Group Holdings…

Finance ・ 07 August 2022

Rock River Current

Rockford Casino: A Hard Rock Opening Act plans to expand its offerings. Here's what's in the works

ROCKFORD - The Rockford Casino is developing plans to add new ways for you to test your luck, including the ability to bet on sports events. Hard Rock is working with state regulators to get licensing and approval to operate a sports betting book at its interim casino at 610 N. Bell School Road. It also hopes to add a few live table games such as…

NFL ・ 04 August 2022

Defense World

Comerica Bank Sells 5,069 Shares of Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS)

Comerica Bank lowered its position in shares of Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS - Get Rating) by 14.8% in the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 29227 shares of the casino operator's stock after selling 5069 shares during the quarter. Comerica Bank's holdings in Las Vegas Sands were worth $1125000 at the end of the most recent…

Finance ・ 28 July 2022

TimesNews

The casino has a lot to offer, but for me it just wasn't money

If you happened to have read a similar column to this one, you'll be happy to hear I've moved up from the fictional dollars my editor gave me last year. Yes, you read that right, fictional. He gave me 200 imaginary dollars to gallivant through Bristol for a column describing to you fine people just how I would spend $200 on the Tennessee side of…

Movies ・ 10 July 2022

Johnson City Press

The casino has a lot to offer

If you happened to have read a similar column to this one, you'll be happy to hear I've moved up from the fictional dollars my editor gave me last year. Yes, you read that right, fictional. He gave me $200 imaginary dollars to gallivant through Bristol for a column describing to you fine people just how I would spend $200 on the Tennessee side of…

Movies ・ 10 July 2022

Defense World

Fifth Third Bancorp Acquires 11,528 Shares of Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS)

Fifth Third Bancorp boosted its holdings in shares of Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS - Get Rating) by 13.1% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 99303 shares of the casino operator's stock after purchasing an additional 11528 shares during the…

Finance ・ 03 July 2022

Defense World

IFM Investors Pty Ltd Purchases 8,025 Shares of Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS)

IFM Investors Pty Ltd lifted its position in Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS - Get Rating) by 17.7% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 53460 shares of the casino operator's stock after acquiring an additional 8025 shares during the period. IFM Investors Pty Ltd's holdings in…

Finance ・ 02 July 2022

CBS News

First vote on Bally's plan for River West casino delayed, amid ongoing questions, complaints from aldermen

CHICAGO (CBS) -- The first expected vote on Mayor Lori Lightfoot's push for Bally's to build a $1.74 billion casino in River West was called off on Friday, as aldermen continued to raise questions about the project, but the mayor is still hoping to get it approved by next week. The City Council's Special Casino Committee had been expected to vote…

Land-based ・ 21 May 2022

Beloit Daily News

Hard Rock Casino Rockford moves up hotel plans

ROCKFORD-The Hard Rock Casino Rockford is advancing its hotel plans to phase 1 of production along with the plans for a permanent casino. The hotel was originally planned in phase 3 of the construction plan, but Geno Iafrate, Hard Rock Casino Rockford President, moved production time to line up closer with the casino plan. This means that the hotel…

Politics ・ 11 May 2022

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Zacks: Analysts Expect Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS) Will Announce Quarterly Sales of $1.16 Billion

Wall Street analysts expect Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS - Get Rating) to report $1.16 billion in sales for the current quarter, Zacks reports. Four analysts have issued estimates for Las Vegas Sands' earnings, with the lowest sales estimate coming in at $1.10 billion and the highest estimate coming in at $1.22 billion. Las Vegas Sands posted…

Finance ・ 20 April 2022

Block Club Chicago

Chicago Casino Finalists Include Rivers At South Loop's 78, Hard Rock Near Soldier Field And Bally's In River West

SOUTH LOOP - The 78 megadevelopment, along with the Tribune Publishing Center and the One Central project site are all in the running to host Chicago's first casino. Mayor Lori Lightfoot's office announced Tuesday the list had been narrowed down from five locations to those three - kicking the Michael Reese megadevelopment and McCormick Place off…

Land-based ・ 22 March 2022

Crain's Complete Business

Chicago casino bids are mediocre-Lightfoot should start over

In 1992, Chicago had the three largest, publicly traded gaming companies and the Pritzker family (Hyatt Hotels) together promising to invest a total of $2 billion (about $4 billion today) of private funds in downtown to create a spectacular entertainment economic engine that would have spun off huge collateral benefits for the region, far eclipsing…

Travel ・ 17 March 2022

WFMZ News

Hard Rock Casino Rockford has deployed Quick Custom Intelligence's Unified Gaming Platform.

SAN DIEGO, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock Casino Rockford and Quick Custom Intelligence ("QCI") jointly announced that the QCI unified gaming platform has been deployed, the team has been trained and are actively using the tool at the new property in Rockford, Illinois. "When we were looking for a tool that truly covers all the important…

Industry ・ 15 March 2022

Rockford Register Star

Rockford Casino launches Sunday Jazz Brunch, WINESday events in March

ROCKFORD - Hard Rock is living up to its promise to bring live music to town with two weekly jazz events at A Hard Rock Opening Act, Rockford's temporary casino. The Sunday Jazz Brunch is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rock River Bar & Grill, the upscale casual restaurant inside the casino at 610 N. Bell School Road, Hard Rock said in a news…

Land-based ・ 03 March 2022

Bristol Herald Courier

Our View: Bring on the casino

It seems the first pull of a slot machine and yells of "Jackpot!" are right around the corner. Bristol, Virginia's dream of trading out its decrepit, abandoned mall for a gleaming, Las Vegas-style casino resort is quickly moving toward reality. Construction has started on the building, and just this week Hard Rock officials were in town hiring…

Covid ・ 02 March 2022

WIFR

Geno Iafrate named President of new Rockford Casino

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Hard Rock formally introduced the President of its new Rockford Casino on Wednesday. Geno Iafrate, an experienced gaming and hospitality professional, is the driver of Rockford's hottest new toy. Under Iafrate's leadership, and in just over 60 days of operation, the sensation at the corner of Bell School Road and E. State…

Jobs ・ 06 January 2022

My Stateline

VIRTUAL TOUR: Look inside new Rockford Casino

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) - Hard Rock officials gave an in-person look at the Rockford Casino, the city's temporary casino location in the former Giovanni's restaurant on Bell School Road. The casino was previously announced to open in October, and officials said it is now on track to open in early November. "We have to work with our regulators. We…

Sports ・ 30 November 2021

Rockford Register Star

Rockford Casino looks 'ready' to open after impressive VIP night

ROCKFORD - A few hundred VIPs got to test out the new Rockford Casino during a private event Monday night that gave casino employees the chance to put their training to the test. Alderwoman Gabrielle Torina, D-5, said the casino opened from 6-10 p.m. Monday to an invitation-only crowd of Rockford area civic leaders, elected officials and…

Jobs ・ 09 November 2021

My Stateline

Hard Rock Casino to open temporary casino in October, hiring hundreds of positions

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) - With less than 60 days until it opens, Rockford's temporary Hard Rock Casino is looking to fill hundreds of positions. "We're very eager to get the ball rolling on the temporary casino but the magic of our operations really begins with the people we recruit. Our team has been working diligently to ensure those recruiting…

Jobs ・ 08 September 2021

The Japan Herald

Casino Gaming Market Huge Demand in COVID-19: Regional Outlook, Trends, Key Companies Profile, CAGR and Forecast to 2026

A recent research report on the global Casino Gaming Market provides an in-depth information on its overall working dynamics. The research report offers a great deal of information on the key driving factors, trends, and business opportunities that may arise in the global Casino Gaming market over the course of the given forecast period.…

Covid ・ 12 August 2021

Casino News Daily

Hard Rock Eyes October Launch of Temporary Rockford Casino

A temporary Hard Rock-branded casino is on track to open doors this coming October in the Illinois City of Rockford, it became known earlier this month. During a recent virtual vendor fair meeting, property officials provided local businesses with information about partnership opportunities at the temporary facility and announced the October…

Sports ・ 30 July 2021

Herald & Review

Gaming board ok's construction of temporary Rockford casino

ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois Gaming Board has approved the construction of a temporary casino in Rockford. However before the casino opens owner 815 Entertainment LLC must obtain the Gaming Board's permission to operate and receive approval of the casino's security and surveillance plans. "This is a huge accomplishment for our community, and…

Jobs ・ 26 June 2021

My Stateline

Construction can begin on Rockford’s temporary Hard Rock Casino

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) - The Illinois Gaming Board has approved the request to begin construction on a temporary Hard Rock Casino in Rockford. The City of Rockford made the announcement on Friday morning. "815 Entertainment has been given the green light to begin construction of our temporary Hard Rock casino. Of the six casinos that were approved…

Jobs ・ 25 June 2021

Rockford Register Star

Illinois Gaming Board green lights temporary Rockford casino

ROCKFORD - Illinois Gaming Board officials have approved 815 Entertainment LLC's request to begin construction of a temporary Rockford casino. Construction of the temporary casino could begin in a matter of days at the former location of Giovanni's Restaurant and Convention Center, 610 N. Bell School Road. "Based on a review of the materials…

Jobs ・ 25 June 2021

Detroit Free Press

Michigan Lottery: Lake County man wins Doubler Wild Time jackpot

A northern Michigan man just got rich - fast. The Lake County man recently won a $839125 Doubler Wild Time Progressive Fast Cash jackpot, according to the Michigan Lottery. The player, who chose to remain anonymous, purchased his ticket Jan. 20 at Luther Grocery located at 213 State Street in Luther. "I like to play the Fast Cash games." he told…

Winnings ・ 09 May 2021