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Bristol's Hard Rock Casino records lowest monthly revenue since opening in January

The Hard Rock Bristol casino experienced a downturn in revenue in January, marking its lowest revenue month to date, according to data released by the Virginia Lottery. The casino, which is set to relocate to a new permanent location later this year, saw adjusted revenue from slot machines drop below $10 million for the first time. The Virginia…
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Per cap numbers indicate faltering casino revenues

The December payment will come in 14.1% lower than the December 2022 distribution, with the combined June and December distributions for 2023 8.6% lower than in 2022. All tribal members receive these per capita payments as shareholders in the tribe's casino enterprise. They're not a perfect reflection of casino profits, as the number of…
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Bristol Casino Exceeds $215 Million In Adjusted Income

It was recently reported that Bristol Casino: The Future Home Of Hard Rock, exceeded over $215 million in adjusted gaming income last month, aka October, approximately 16 months after officially opening its doors. Adjusted gaming income for Virginia's first casino: The aforementioned temporary establishment in Bristol revealed that it…
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Bristol Casino reports $12.7M gaming revenue for October

BRISTOL, Va. - The Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock surpassed more than $215 million in adjusted gaming revenue during October, some 16 months after opening. Virginia's first casino reported almost $12.7 million in adjusted gaming revenue during the month of October, nearly matching the $12.71 million reported in September, according to a…
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Bristol Casino offers specials, giveaways this month

BRISTOL, Va. - The Bristol Casino - Future Home of the Hard Rock is ringing in the holiday season with more than just slots and table games. This month, the Bristol Casino offers various promotional events and offers. Through November The Bristol Casino offers monthly cocktails, coffee and pizza. This month's cocktail is the "Always November Me,"…
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Bristol Casino offers specials, giveaways this month
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Casino reports $100M in jackpots so far in 2023

BRISTOL, Va. - The Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock, has paid out over $100 million in jackpot awards to guests thus far in 2023. Virginia's first casino has reported over $120 million in adjusted gross revenues - wagers minus winnings through the first nine months of 2023, according to the Virginia Lottery which oversees gaming in…
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Virginia casinos see September revenues dip slightly

BRISTOL, Va. - The Bristol Casino reported more than $12.7 million in adjusted gross gaming revenue for September, slightly below its 2023 average of $13.4 million per month. The Virginia Lottery, which oversees casino and most of the state's other gaming activities, reported nearly $52 million for the month in total adjusted gaming revenue at…
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Southwest Va.’s Bristol Casino Moving Forward

The developers of the Bristol Casino in southwestern Virginia are moving forward with the first phase of their construction plans after recently filing for a building permit for a 661713-sq.-ft. resort and six-story hotel. According to a building permit reviewed by the Kingsport Times News, the city of Bristol issued the permit Aug. 24 for the…
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Bristol Casino reports $13.9M in August revenue

BRISTOL - The Bristol Casino, Future Home of Hard Rock, reported its second highest grossing month of 2023 during August, with nearly $13.9 million in adjusted gaming revenue. Virginia's first casino reported $13.88 million in adjusted revenues last month - wagers minus winnings - which is second only to the $14.04 million reported for the month of…
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Bristol Casino reports $13.9M in August revenue
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Bristol casino August revenues best since April

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) - The Bristol Hard Rock Casino posted its best revenue since April and second best of the year in August, according to a Friday Virginia Lottery news release. The casino had an "adjusted gross revenue" (AGR) of $13889723 in August. That represents the amount the casino made after paying out winnings on its 920 slot machines at…
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Bristol casino August revenues best since April
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Danville Casino rings up $21.4 million in revenue in July; city to get about $1.3M in taxes

The Danville Casino brought in about $21.4 million in casino gaming revenue during the month of July, according to figures from the Virginia Lottery's casino gaming activity report posted Tuesday. That is an increase from nearly $19 million generated in June. The casino generated nearly $15.9 million in revenues from its 767 slot machines and about…
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Danville Casino rings up $21.4 million in revenue in July; city to get about $1.3M in taxes
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Virginia casino gaming revenues reach $57.3 Million in July 2023

Virginia's burgeoning casino industry has reported robust revenues for the month of July in the year 2023. The state's three operational casinos, namely the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, and Caesars Virginia, have significantly contributed to the financial landscape. According to the recently released report by the…
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Virginia casino gaming revenues reach $57.3 Million in July 2023
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New casino taking shape as revenues climb

BRISTOL, Va. - Virginia reporting with a solid $13.53 million in adjusted gaming revenues during the month of July, according to a new report from the Virginia Lottery. The temporary Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock, reported $11.01 million in adjusted gaming revenues - wagers minus winnings - from its 908 slot machines and $2.51 million…
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New casino taking shape as revenues climb
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Most officials happy with Danville Casino at 3-month mark

Three months ago Tuesday, the doors to the Danville Casino opened, and they have not closed since. The 24/7 temporary facility opened May 15 ahead of the permanent casino resort's arrival next year. These initial months have been successful, according to Caesars and the city of Danville, in terms of visitation, hiring, revenue and collaboration.…
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Danville Casino brings in nearly $19M in June revenue; city collects $2.5M in taxes so far

Danville Casino rang up nearly $19 million in gaming revenue for the month of June, according to the latest casino gaming activity report from the Virginia Lottery. That's after pulling in almost $12 million the last half of May from May 15 to May 31. That means the casino has racked up a total of around $31 million in gaming revenue the last six…
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Danville Casino brings in nearly $19M in June revenue; city collects $2.5M in taxes so far
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One Year Later: Virginia’s First Casino Is a Thriving Economic Powerhouse

Looking to turn a little into a lot? You might want to head to the far southwestern corner of the commonwealth. That's where Virginia's first casino opened last July-and so far, it's been an economic powerhouse in the area. Currently housed in the former Bristol shopping mall, a temporary Hard Rock casino opened in Bristol on July 8, 2022.…
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One Year Later: Virginia’s First Casino Is a Thriving Economic Powerhouse
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Bristol Casino reports almost $12.7 million in revenue in June

BRISTOL, Va. - The Bristol Casino generated more than $12.7 million in adjusted gross revenues from slots and table games in June, the Virginia Lottery reported Friday. The casino generated more than $2.2 million in taxes, the lottery reported. The lottery showed the casino earned $10426518.42 from 928 slot machines and $2288993 from 29 table games…
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Bristol Casino reports almost $12.7 million in revenue in June
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Bristol Casino, Ballad Health to Host 'Flamingo Walk' for Breast Cancer Awareness

BRISTOL, Va. - The upcoming Bristol Casino, soon to be home to a Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, and Ballad Health have joined forces to host the annual'Flamingo Walk,' a fundraiser to uplift breast cancer research and awareness. The event is set to take place on October 21, 2023, as part of the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, often termed…
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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…
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As the Bristol Casino marks its first year, construction is on schedule for the 2024 opening of the permanent Hard Rock
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Bristol Casino April revenues best since December

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) - The Bristol Hard Rock Casino's table game revenues returned to normal levels in April, a month after posting their lowest total since the casino opened last July. The Virginia Gaming Commission reported $2794072 in "adjusted gross revenue" (AGR) for table games in April, along with an AGR of $11291718 from slot machines. The…
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Bristol Casino March table game revenues down sharply

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) - Bristol's Hard Rock Casino experienced its weakest month for table game revenue in March, even after adding six new tables mid-month to bring the total to 29. A casino official told News Channel 11 the decrease was not due to a drop in game play but rather to greater winnings by players. Hard Rock followed its most successful…
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Virginia records $37 million in betting revenue in March

The Virginia Lottery has released its report on casino gaming activity for the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Temporary Bristol and Rivers Casino Portsmouth for the month of March 2023. The two state casinos reported total betting revenue of $37, 4 million, down 2% from February's $38.4 million. Slots accounted for $27.8 million of the total, while table…
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Virginia records $37 million in betting revenue in March
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Bristol Casino tops $13.8M in March revenues

BRISTOL-The Bristol Casino reported another solid month, generating more than $13.8 million in adjusted gross revenues for gaming during March. The Virginia Lottery issued its monthly casino report Friday, showing the future home of Hard Rock Bristol generated slightly more in March than the $13.73 million reported in February. The…
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Bristol Casino tops $13.8M in March revenues
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Virginia totaled over $37 million in casino revenue for March 2023

Gaming News 17 April 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Virginia Lottery released its report on casino gaming activity for the month of March 2023. Gaming activity is from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Temporary Bristol and Rivers Casino Portsmouth.During March, gaming revenues from the two Virginia casinos totaled $37431230.65. Slots accounted for…
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Bristol Casino reports more than $13.8M in revenue in March

BRISTOL, Va. - The Bristol Casino generated more than $13.8 million in adjusted gross revenues from slots and table games in March, the Virginia Lottery stated Friday in a news release. The AGR for the casino increased from roughly $13.7 million in February. The casino generated more than $2.48 million in taxes, the lottery reported. The lottery…
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Bristol Casino reports more than $13.8M in revenue in March
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Virginia casinos report $38.4 million in February revenues

BRISTOL - The Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock reported a 2% increase in revenues for February, compared to the prior month. The Virginia Lottery released last month's financial activity reports for the state's two licensed casinos on Wednesday, with Bristol reporting adjusted gross revenues - wagers minus winnings - of $13.73 million, up…
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Virginia casinos report $38.4 million in February revenues
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Bristol Casino reports more than $13M in revenue in February

BRISTOL, Va. - The Bristol Casino generated more than $13.7 million in adjusted gross revenues from slots and table games in February, the Virginia Lottery stated Wednesday in a news release. The AGR for Bristol increased from roughly $13.4 million in January. The casino generated more than $2.4 million in taxes, the lottery reported. The lottery…
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Bristol Casino reports more than $13M in revenue in February
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Bristol Casino adds slot machines and table games

BRISTOL, Va. - The Bristol Casino continues to grow its offering of slot machines and table games. Guests now will be able to enjoy a total of 890 slots and 29 table games in the casino located at 500 Gate City Highway. The new offerings include two blackjack tables to High Limit, a blackjack table and Mississippi Stud table added to the…
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Bristol Casino adds dozens of new slot machines

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) - The Bristol Casino has announced the expansion of several gaming options, including new slot machines and tables. On Friday, the casino announced guests will have access to a new total of 890 slots and 29 table games. The following list of new features was provided by the casino: -Two new Blackjack tables to High…
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Bristol Casino adds dozens of new slot machines
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Bristol Casino tops $13.7M in February revenues

The Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock reported a 2% increase in revenues for February, compared to the prior month. The Virginia Lottery released last month's financial activity reports for the state's two licensed casinos on Wednesday, with Bristol reporting adjusted gross revenues - wagers minus winnings - of $13.73 million, up from $13.43…
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Bristol Casino tops $13.7M in February revenues
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February brings in record-high daily Bristol Casino revenues

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) - Bristol's Hard Rock Casino posted a small increase in revenue for February, bringing in $13.7 million in "adjusted gross revenue" (AGR) and netting the Southwest Virginia Regional Improvement Commission more than $823000 for local projects. The total was slightly higher than January's but with a 28-day month, it represented…
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February brings in record-high daily Bristol Casino revenues
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Rivers Casino Portsmouth made over $9M in January 2023

PORTSMOUTH, Va. - The newly-opened Rivers Casino Portsmouth made more than $9 million in gaming revenues in January, the Virginia Lottery announced Wednesday. The lottery's report is the first indicator of how the state's first permanent casino is performing. The numbers reflect gaming activity for a partial month of activity since the casino…
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Rivers Casino Portsmouth made over $9M in January 2023
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Portsmouth casino radically changes smoking policy

Just days after opening, Virginia's second casino radically modified its smoking policy in response to widespread public complaints. Rivers Casino Portsmouth opened Jan. 23 with crowds numbering in the thousands. However the casino's Facebook page was inundated with hundreds of complaints about smoking in the facility - with many proclaiming the…
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Portsmouth casino radically changes smoking policy
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Bristol Casino generated nearly $12 million in July

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) - The Bristol Casino run by Hard Rock generated nearly $12 million in its first month off of table games and slots alone, according to a report published by the Virginia Lottery. Southwest Virginia city and county officials said they'll receive a cut of gaming tax revenue, and it could be transformative for the entire region. In…
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Join the Excitement at Bristol Casino's Dealer Hiring Event: Apply Today!

Bristol Casino, located in the sweet spot of Southwest Virginia, is hosting a dealer hiring event for those interested in a career in the gaming industry. The event, taking place on Wednesday, February 1, from 4 - 7 PM, is an opportunity for job seekers to meet with hiring managers, learn about the various dealer positions available, and…
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Bristol Casino reports record December

BRISTOL, Va. - The Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock, registered its most lucrative single month of operations during December with nearly $15 million in adjusted gross revenues. The Virginia Lottery released those and other figures Friday, marking the first six months of casino gaming at Virginia's first casino, the temporary facility at…
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Bristol Casino reports nearly $15M in revenue in December

BRISTOL, Va. - The Bristol Casino generated nearly $15 million in adjusted gross revenues from slots and table games in December, the Virginia Lottery stated in a news release issued Friday. The casino opened in July and generated roughly $12 million in its first month of operation. The casino reported more than $14.8 million in AGR in…
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Bristol Casino reports nearly $15M in revenue in December
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Local help is available to treat gambling addiction

From small and large jackpot lottery games to online sports wagering, charitable gaming, historic horse racing, unregulated gray machines and now casinos, the options to scratch a gambling itch in Virginia are virtually endless. Gambling represents an estimated $12 billion industry in Virginia, and that level of participation could double over the…
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Study: Gray machines pose risks, but has millions in revenue potential

A 2022 Virginia gambling regulation study emphasized multiple concerns about "gray machines" but estimated - if properly regulated - they could generate substantial annual tax revenue. Issued in October by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission, the study recommends the Virginia Lottery oversee all types of gaming in the state. The…
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Study: Gray machines pose risks, but has millions in revenue potential
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Bristol casino set for week of events, grand opening

BRISTOL, Va. - The grand opening of the temporary casino in Bristol is just a week away. The Bristol Casino Future Home of Hard Rock will celebrate with a grand opening on Friday, July 8. This week, project officials announced in a press release that the grand opening event will be held at 11 a.m. and the doors will officially open to the public at…
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Bristol casino set for week of events, grand opening
Bristol Herald Courier

Sadler seeks skill games reprieve, legalization

Former NASCAR driver Hermie Sadler, whose cars were once sponsored by Virginia tourism and the state lottery, remains embroiled in a protracted legal fight with state leaders over skill games. Sadler filed a June 2021 lawsuit challenging the state's ban on skills games, so-called "gray" machines, which he claims should be legalized and taxed much…
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Bristol temporary casino to open July 8

Hard Rock International Inc. will open its temporary casino in Bristol July 8, the company announced Thursday. The 30000-square-foot temporary full-service casino featuring 900 gaming slots and 20 tables for gaming operations will open at 500 Gate City Highway, the former Bristol Mall. It is expected to generate 600 jobs. "We are excited to open…
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MANCERA: Experiencing 'Gray Machines' compared to casino gaming first hand

At first glance from the outside, Lucky Arcade Skilled Games seemed like it was trying to go under the radar while at the same time lighting up its entrance with a disco ball. This was my first stop on my fortune-seeking adventure, for which I was provided with a crisp $100 budget as part of the Bristol Herald Courier reporting project into the…
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MANCERA: Experiencing 'Gray Machines' compared to casino gaming first hand
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Time for the Temporary: Bristol Casino opens today

BRISTOL, Va. - Officials will open the doors to the temporary casino in Bristol today to eager gamblers and community members ready to see just what the future home of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol has to offer. A grand opening ceremony for the temporary casino is is set for 11 a.m. The doors will officially open to the public at 2…
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Bristol Casino revenues continue to climb

September revenues from the Bristol Casino rose slightly compared to August, totaling more than $14.3 million, the Virginia Lottery reported Friday. For September the Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock, generated $14305177 in adjusted gross revenues from slots and table games. That breaks down to $11.32 million from its 870 slot machines - a…
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Bristol Casino revenues continue to climb
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Six weeks in, Virginia's first casino has exceeded expectations

BRISTOL, Va. - Citizens of Alaska, where are you? The Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock, celebrated six weeks of operation Friday and during that time has documented guests from 49 states. Alaska is the lone holdout. Virginia's first casino has attracted thousands of visitors to the former Bristol Mall and operators admit the response has…
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Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol breaks ground

Hard Rock International, the envisioned $400 million Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol facility broke ground Wednesday. Hard Rock International and the Bristol community celebrated the groundbreaking of the permanent casino located at 500 Gate City Highway and scheduled to open in 2024. The celebration included a symbolic shovel groundbreaking…
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Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol breaks ground
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Hard Rock Bristol Ground Breaking Set for December 7th

Construction of the permanent Hard Rock Casino in Bristol will finally begin this week.Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol opened as Virginia's first casino earlier this year but in a temporary facility. Last week, Hard Rock Resorts announced that they will finally break ground on the permanent casino this Wednesday, December 7th. The groundbreaking…
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Hard Rock Bristol Ground Breaking Set for December 7th
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Hard Rock to break ground Wednesday on permanent Virginia casino at former Bristol Mall

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, which earlier this year became the first casino in Virginia, announced Thursday it is inching closer to moving into its permanent home. Officials will break ground at the casino's permanent site at the former Bristol Mall, at 500 Gate City Highway, on December 7. The $400 million property, set to open in July 2024,…
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Hard Rock to break ground Wednesday on permanent Virginia casino at former Bristol Mall
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Legislation would allow Petersburg casino vote; delay Richmond

Legislation pre-filed with the Virginia General Assembly seeks to allow the city of Petersburg to conduct a casino referendum and would temporarily delay Richmond from holding a second vote. House Bill 1373 and Senate Bill 780 would add Petersburg to the list of Virginia cities eligible to conduct a public referendum regarding placement of one…
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Bristol Casino revenues on pace to exceed projections

September revenues from the Bristol Casino rose slightly compared to August, totaling more than $14.3 million, the Virginia Lottery reported Friday. For September the Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock, generated $14305177 in adjusted gross revenues from slots and table games. That breaks down to $11.32 million from its 870 slot machines - a…
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Bristol Casino records another $14M month

Gaming revenues for the Bristol Casino remained steady in October, topping $14 million for the third consecutive month, the Virginia Lottery reported Tuesday. Adjusted gaming revenues totaled $14.14 million for the previous month at the Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock. That is down 1.1% compared to September's record $14.3 million. Revenue…
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Lottery should oversee all gaming in Virginia

RICHMOND - A new study recommends the Virginia Lottery oversee all gaming in the commonwealth, including historic horse racing and charitable gaming. Members of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission heard a staff presentation in Richmond regarding gaming in Virginia and a recommendation to consolidate gaming regulation. Currently, three…
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Bristol Casino October revenues hold steady

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) - The Bristol Hard Rock Casino is settling into a fairly steady monthly revenue stream, with October's overall "adjusted gross revenue" (AGR) down just over 1% from September's take. The month's report means gamblers have most likely wagered more than $500 million since the casino opened in early July, given average payout…
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Bristol Casino October revenues hold steady
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Bristol Casino debut rakes in millions from slots, tables

Bettors at Virginia's first full-fledged casino preferred slots to table games in its first week of operation. And they were slightly more likely to win their money back at the one-armed bandits as well. The Bristol Casino took in more than $37.5 million in wagers through July 14. It paid out more than $33.7 in winnings. The casino opened to the…
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Bristol Casino debut rakes in millions from slots, tables
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Virginia’s first full-service casino opens in Bristol

BRISTOL, Va. (WDBJ) - Friday was a big day in Bristol, Virginia as the state's first full-service casino opened for business. The line of customers wrapped around the building when the doors opened about 90 minutes earlier than advertised. "We had to come and save my sister from spending all her money," joked Christiansburg resident Cheryl Hubbard.…
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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…
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Coal jobs are almost gone. Could a casino help rescue southwest Virginia?
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Hard Rock Bristol Casino to open next week

In just a few short days, the state of Virginia will welcome its very first casino. The temporary structure, "Bristol Casino - Future Home of Hard Rock" is set to open on July 8, offering a quality gaming space until the permanent venue is ready at the former Bristol Mall. The project will cost $300 million to complete and includes two hotel…
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November ground-breaking for Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol

In the American state of Virginia and prominent casino operator Hard Rock International has reportedly announced that it is to begin constructing its envisioned $400 million Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol facility from next month. According to a Friday report from the Bristol Herald Courier newspaper, Allie Evangelista is to serves as the…
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First Va. casino opens in Bristol

Virginia's first casino, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, held the grand opening for its temporary casino space Friday. "We are excited to open the temporary casino in Bristol,"Hard Rock International Inc. Chief Operating Officer Jon Lucas said in a statement. "Hard Rock's rich and storied music legacy is a perfect fit for Bristol,…
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In 2019, when questioned about sharing casino revenue, Pittsylvania County wasn't game

Bristol in southwest Virginia is sharing gaming-tax revenues from its casino with a dozen surrounding localities. So why won't Danville, which expects to have the Caesars Virginia casino project operating in late 2024, do the same with Pittsylvania County? First, Bristol is required by state law to share its monies generated from its casino,…
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In 2019, when questioned about sharing casino revenue, Pittsylvania County wasn't game
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HR Bristol casino generates $14 million in revenues in August

Join Our channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage The Virginia Lottery released its casino gaming activity report for the month of August for activity at Hard Rock Bristol. The casino generated $14 million in adjusted gross revenues from slots and table games. This is a more than $2 million increase over the month of July. Virginia law…
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Bristol Casino gives race fans more entertainment options

BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) - With NASCAR returning to Bristol Motor Speedway this week, it will mark the first race week since the opening of the temporary Bristol Casino. As fans flock to the speedway, the casino offers even more entertainment options on top of the on-track action to those visiting from out of town. "We have slots and table games. We a…
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Bristol Casino gives race fans more entertainment options
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Virginia: Hard Rock's temporary Bristol Casino an early success with thousands of visitors in first few weeks

A month and a half after its opening, the Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock, has proven to be an early success. Virginia's first casino, which celebrated its first six weeks of operation Friday, has thus far exceeded expectations, drawing thousands of visitors to the former Bristol Mall and documenting guests from 49 states, with Alaska as…
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Virginia: Hard Rock's temporary Bristol Casino an early success with thousands of visitors in first few weeks
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Interim Hard Rock Casino in Bristol Made $11.7 M Last Month

The Bristol Casino owned by Hard Rock generated nearly $12 million in revenues from slot machines and table games during its first month of operation. Known as Bristol Casino: Future Home of Hard Rock, opened last July 8th at the site of the former Bristol Mall located seconds off Interstate 81 (Exit 1 in VA). In its casino activity report released…
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Interim Hard Rock Casino in Bristol Made $11.7 M Last Month
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Localities are big winners with $50K each after first month of casino operation

BRISTOL, Va. - The new Bristol Casino, Future Home of Hard Rock, generated nearly $12 million in adjusted gaming revenues during its initial month of operation. Open for less than 23 full days during July, the Bristol Casino generated $11.717 million in adjusted gross revenue, or about $509400 per day, according to the Virginia Lottery which…
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Localities are big winners with $50K each after first month of casino operation
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HR Bristol casino generates nearly $12 million in revenues in first month

HR Bristol generated $11.7 million in adjusted gross revenues from slots and table games in the month of July, according to a report released by the Virginia Lottery on Monday. Virginia law assesses a graduated tax on a casino's AGR, or wagers minus winnings, and an 18 percent tax assessment generated over $2.1 million in taxes paid to the Gaming…
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HR Bristol casino generates nearly $12 million in revenues in first month
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$37M spent at Bristol Casino in 1st week

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) - An update from Gaming Compliance on Wednesday revealed that gamblers spent more than $37 million at Bristol Casino from July 5-14. The Hard Rock chain welcomed the public into its 30000-square-foot facility for the first time on July 8. The first nine days - including soft opening events - saw $34577021 spent at slot machines…
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$37M spent at Bristol Casino in 1st week
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New Bristol Casino rakes in $37.5 million during debut and more business news

Bristol Casino debut rakes in $37.5 million Bettors at Virginia's first full-fledged casino preferred slots to table games in its first week of operation, and were also slightly more likely to win their money back at the one-armed bandits as well. The Bristol Casino took in more than $37.5 million in wagers through July 14, according to the…
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New Virginia casino near NC line rakes in $37.5 million in wagers in 1st week

BRISTOL, Va. (AP/WNCN) - Bettors at Virginia's first full-fledged casino preferred slots to table games in its first week of operation. Those who played were slightly more likely to win their money back at the one-armed bandits as well. The Bristol Casino took in more than $37.5 million in wagers through July 14. It paid out more than $33.7 in…
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New Virginia casino near NC line rakes in $37.5 million in wagers in 1st week
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Casino sees over $37 million played during first week

BRISTOL, Va. - Guests and community members placed their bets at the temporary Bristol Casino throughout its first week of operations to the tune of more than $37 million. Gamblers wagered $37514972 at the Bristol Casino between July 5 and July 14, according to the Virginia Lottery. The casino's slots saw $34577021 of the more than $37 million…
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Casino sees over $37 million played during first week
Danville Register & Bee

Wagers top $37 million in Bristol Casino's first week; $673,000 in taxes generated

BRISTOL - Patrons of the new Bristol Casino wagered more than $37.5 million - and won more than $33.7 million - during its first full week of operation. Those figures were presented Wednesday to the Virginia Lottery Board, which oversees casinos, sports wagering and lottery operations in the state. Totals are from July 5-14, but primarily starting…
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Wagers top $37 million in Bristol Casino's first week; $673,000 in taxes generated
Bristol Herald Courier

Wagers top $37 million in Bristol Casino's first week

BRISTOL, Va. -Patrons of the new Bristol Casino wagered more than $37.5 million - and won more than $33.7 million - during its first full week of operation. Those figures were presented Wednesday to the Virginia Lottery Board, which oversees casinos, sports wagering and lottery operations in the state. Totals are from July 5-14, but primarily…
Lottery
Wagers top $37 million in Bristol Casino's first week
TimesNews

Casino gambling fun, not a financial plan

Make no mistake, Bristol Casino wants your money. It's a business and businesses want your money. The difference is that Bristol Casino will give you a chance - albeit a razor thin one - not only to keep your money, but to actually multiply it. If you want to get rich, go somewhere else, though. The odds are astronomically against you. If you're…
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Casino gambling fun, not a financial plan
Augusta Free Press

Virginia’s first casino opens its doors in Bristol

Virginia's first casino opened its doors on July 8 to the public with a ribbon cutting and a donation to the United Way of Bristol TN/VA. "I won big" images showcasing winners from "Bristol Casino - Future Home of Hard Rock" are prominently displayed on the casino's Facebook page. "We are excited to open the temporary casino in Bristol," said Jon…
Lottery
Virginia’s first casino opens its doors in Bristol
TimesNews

Minding Your Business: The casino is learning ground for us all

There's a lot going on in the Tri-Cities at the moment. Bristol just launched its temporary casino and Kingsport is preparing to start its week of Fun Fest events. Below are a few bits of business and event news that will hopefully offer a little fun. • According to the American Automobile Association, the Tennessee gas price average (as of Monday)…
Sports
Minding Your Business: The casino is learning ground for us all
TimesNews

Viva Bristol: Virginia Lottery still a gambling alternative

BRISTOL - Although the Hard Rock Casino opened on Friday, people have been playing the odds for 35 years with another form of legalized gambling: the Virginia Lottery. The Virginia Lottery has been a regular feature in the region's stores since 1987, with racks of scratch tickets, Powerball and Mega Millions play slips and ticket vending machines.…
Lottery
Viva Bristol: Virginia Lottery still a gambling alternative
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…
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The casino has a lot to offer, but for me it just wasn't money
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
The casino has a lot to offer
Bristol Herald Courier

Midnight at the Casino

When I pulled into the parking lot of the new Bristol Casino just after 11 p.m. Friday night, it looked the same as when I left shortly before the doors officially opened for customers at 12:30 p.m. - packed out. I knew the casino would likely be busy its first night open, but I had hoped my late night visit would give me a chance to experience the…
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Midnight at the Casino
The Roanoke Times

Virginia's first casino is officially open for business at Bristol

BRISTOL, Va. - Rock music blared from oversized speakers on the event stage while a half-dozen leaders of the Virginia General Assembly mingled with officials from Hard Rock International, the Virginia Lottery Board, the city of Bristol Virginia and other well-wishers Friday morning. All assembled in the west parking lot of the former Bristol Mall…
Politics
Virginia's first casino is officially open for business at Bristol
Super Talk 92.9

Virginia's first casino officially opens in Bristol

The first casino in Virginia's history has rolled into Bristol. The Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock, officially opened on Friday, July 8th. The new attraction is located at the former Bristol Mall site, and will serve as a temporary casino while Hard Rock constructs its upcoming, full-scale resort and casino. The casino features a…
Craps
Virginia's first casino officially opens in Bristol
TimesNews

Bristol Casino by the numbers

Number of slots: 870 gaming slots Number of table games: 21 tables Number of restaurants: Three When the permanent casino will be ready: The permanent casino will be finished by the summer of 2024. Number of slots in the permanent casino: 2700 slot machines will be available in the permanent casino. Number of table gams in the permanent casino: 100…
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Bristol Casino by the numbers
WJHL

What can you find in the Bristol Casino? Restaurants, games & more

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) - In a press walk-through only hours before the official opening of the Hard Rock Casino & Resort in Bristol, Virginia, the results of months of work were revealed. As an all-around entertainment experience, the complex occupying the former Bristol Mall offers something for everyone. Upon entering the front façade, guests are…
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What can you find in the Bristol Casino? Restaurants, games & more
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