{"id":265278,"date":"2023-03-21T08:56:32","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T13:56:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=265278"},"modified":"2023-03-21T09:07:17","modified_gmt":"2023-03-21T14:07:17","slug":"hard-rock-bristol-casino-expands-temporary-gaming-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/hard-rock-bristol-casino-expands-temporary-gaming-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Hard Rock Bristol Casino Expands Temporary Gaming Space Inside Former Mall"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hard Rock Bristol — dubbed Virginia’s “first casino” — has expanded its temporary gaming space inside the former Bristol Mall to include additional slot machines and blackjack tables with lower minimums.<\/p>\n

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Hard Rock Bristol is seen in an aerial photograph. The temporary casino inside the former Bristol Mall recently added new slot machines and budget-friendly blackjack tables to the venue. (Image: Hard Rock International)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In 2020, Bristol was one of five cities that Virginia state lawmakers allowed to consider authorizing a casino development through a local vote. That year, Bristol voters signed off on a resort development pitched by Hard Rock International. More than seven in 10 voters backed the casino.<\/p>\n

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Hard Rock recently broke ground on the $400 million permanent resort that’s being built adjacent to the Bristol Mall. Virginia’s 2020 gaming law allows authorized casino resort developments to operate a temporary gaming space amid construction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Hard Rock opened its provisional casino inside what was once a Belk department store last July. Hard Rock Bristol officials announced Monday that it has placed about 30 new slot terminals on the casino floor.<\/p>\n

The property also debuted the “Party Pit” next to the casino’s bar and sports lounge. The “Party Pit” features four blackjack tables with $15 minimums. Minimums at other tables are typically $25.<\/p>\n

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We are thrilled to offer new slots and table games for our guests,” said Allie Evangelista, president of Hard Rock Bristol. “With these additions, the casino now has 890 slots and 29 tables, along with our sportsbook.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Evangelista said the new slot offerings include Dragon Link<\/i> terminals and machines from Japanese gaming manufacturer Sega Sammy. Sega Sammy slot titles include Resident Evil: Vendetta<\/i>, Egyptian Magic<\/i>, and Dragon Power<\/i>.<\/p>\n

Bristol Casino Revenue<\/b><\/h2>\n

Hard Rock Bristol has generated strong revenue<\/a> in its first eight months of operation. The temporary casino opened its doors on July 8, 2022.<\/p>\n

Hard Rock Bristol Gross Gaming Revenue<\/strong><\/h4>\n