Temporary Hard Rock Casino Rockford property closing in advance of permanent casino
The interim location will officially shut its doors on August 12, while the grand opening of the permanent site will take place August 29.
Hard Rock Casino Rockford has announced that the closure of its temporary facility is set to commence in the coming days with preparations having been finalized for the grand opening of its permanent casino.
The temporary facility is set to close its doors on August 12, while the permanent Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s opening will be celebrated with a ceremony on August 29. The temporary site also announced it would be conducting a number of closing festivities for residents and guests in the area.
“The opening act has welcomed over 1.5 million guests from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and more than 30 countries worldwide since opening its doors in November of 2021,” Hard Rock Casino Rockford President Geno Iafrate said.
“The time has come for the opening act to become the headliner just down the street. Our new home is world-class with nearly 1,300 slot machines, 50 live table games including poker, a sportsbook, multiple food and beverage offerings, shopping and Hard Rock Live, where the highest level of entertainment will make waves across the Midwest.”
The temporary location’s closing festivities will include the last jackpot won being doubled, up to $10,000, Midnight Madness Hot Seat giveaways and the last patron will get to close and lock the front doors on their way out.
The new casino will include more than 175,000 sq ft of gaming, entertainment and hospitality space.
In other property news regarding Hard Rock International, the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas officially shut its doors on July 17 with a closing ceremony held for its 34-year run on the strip.
Hard Rock International acquired the Mirage from MGM Resorts for $1.075bn in 2022 and initially announced plans to update the hotel and casino back in November of 2023. The rebranded property has an early estimated opening set for 2027.
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