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The Hard Rock casino in Gary, Indiana is now open

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The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana celebrated its grand opening on Friday. The $300 million casino opened its doors after a guitar smashing ceremony featuring members of the Jackson 5, Marlon, and Tito Jackson.

The Hard Rock casino in Gary, Indiana is now open. The casino is home to a large gaming floor and a Hard Rink Live performance hall. It is expected that such events will begin by September or October. The groundbreaking of the casino took place in January 2020. Officials in Indiana hope the property will boost the local economy.

The Hard Rock casino in Gary, Indiana is now open. The opening was delayed due to a state investigation involving allegations of financial wrongdoing by the top executive of the casino developing firm. A $530,000 fine was imposed on Spectacle Entertainment and the developer of this property. Rod Ratcliff, the former CEO of Spectacles Entertainment, agreed to give up his casino license two months ago.

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