Hard Rock Bristol, Virginia casinos set gaming revenue record in May

Sunday, June 15, 2025 5:25 PM
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  • David McGee, Bristol Herald Courier

Gaming operations at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol during May generated record play and revenues for the second time in three months, according to a new report from the Virginia lottery.

That corresponds to a record month for all Virginia casinos combined, reporting a combined $85.38 million in adjusted gaming revenues – wagers minus winnings – and over $15.3 million in gaming taxes.

Bristol’s Hard Rock Casino – not counting sportsbook – generated over $23.02 million in adjusted gaming revenue during the 31 days of May. That represents a 9.4% increase over the $21.04 million in April and a nearly 8% hike over the previous record $21.32 million reported in March, lottery figures show.