South Dakota: Hard Rock to mine gold in Deadwood, with first-ever Rocksino opening in August

Sunday, May 14, 2023 7:10 PM
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  • Joey Kragness, KNBN-TV

Hard Rock International is set to bring its renowned brand of entertainment to the city of Deadwood. Although slightly smaller in scale compared to other locations, the Deadwood venue promises to offer the same level of excitement, with a casino twist.

With 200 locations worldwide, Hard Rock could have chosen any place for its new venture. However, after years of scouting, the Deadwood area emerged as the perfect fit.

“They just fell in love with the Black Hills and they wanted to be a part of it. And with the history, the mystique of Deadwood, the Gold Rush days, it just goes hand in hand with what they try to promote worldwide,” said Rich Turbiville, the general manager of Rocksino.