Hard Rock Casino Rockford officially opens its doors with celebratory event
The complex includes nearly 1,300 slot machines and 50 live table games including poker, a sportsbook and a 1,600 seat Hard Rock Live entertainment venue.
With a grand opening ceremony to celebrate its official launch, Hard Rock Casino Rockford opened its doors to the public on August 29 at 3pm local time.
The grand opening event featured a lineup including Rockford native and Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Hard Rock International COO Jon Lucas, fellow Rockford native and Houston Rockets point guard Fred Van Vleet as well as Seminole Tribe of Florida Council Members.
“It’s an incredible feeling to finally welcome guests to Hard Rock Casino Rockford. The opening of this incredible entertainment powerhouse is the culmination of hard work, dedication and a shared vision,” Hard Rock Casino Rockford President Geno Iafrate said.
“We’ve worked tirelessly to bring this world-class facility to life, and we’re excited to offer guests a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience right here in Rockford.”
The grand opening celebration contained events such as pyrotechnics, Rick Nielsen’s guitar talent, the Chicago Blackhawks national anthem singer Jim Cornelison and a tribute to 10 World War II veterans, all over 100 years old.
The festivities concluded with Hard Rock’s signature “guitar smash.”
“Rockford is celebrating a huge win today with the opening of the long-awaited and much-desired casino. Hard Rock delivered on every promise from its initial bid nearly five years ago to the opening of its temporary location and its commitment to the Rockford community,” Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara said.
“As the doors to the permanent casino open, I’m thrilled to welcome our residents and visitors to this incredible facility full of world-class gaming, dining and entertainment.”
The complex includes nearly 1,300 slot machines and 50 live table games including poker, a sportsbook and a 1,600 seat Hard Rock Live entertainment venue.
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