The company that opened the first full-service casino in Virginia last summer, says “it’s time to rock” on its permanent home.
Wednesday afternoon, Hard Rock International broke ground on a $500 million project that will bring a new hotel, casino and entertainment venue to the city.
The temporary casino that opened in July has exceeded expectations, bringing in 600,000 visitors, paying out $35 million in jackpots and contributing $12 million in state taxes. And Hard Rock executives say that’s just the beginning.
With a tent providing protection from the soggy weather, Hard Rock executives and a crowd of community leaders turned out for the ceremonial start of the hotel and casino project.
