Hard Rock Casino Rockford has a permanent facility. It provides over 175,000 square feet for gaming. The space also includes areas for entertainment and hospitality.
Hard Rock International has revealed that the permanent Hard Rock Casino Rockford in Illinois will welcome its first visitors at 3 o'clock in the afternoon on August 29.
The casino, just off the I-90 State Street exit at 7801 E. State Street in Rockford, offers an expansive 175,000 square feet of gaming, entertainment, and hospitality facilities. It boasts almost 1,300 slot machines, 50 live table games, a poker room, and a cutting-edge sportsbook. Visitors can also enjoy six restaurants and a Hard Rock Live entertainment venue on-site.
“I’d like to thank the Rockford community and State of Illinois for welcoming Hard Rock and our unique brand of world-class entertainment to the greater region. The economic impact of this casino will provide hundreds of new jobs and boost the entertainment options for anyone living near or visiting Rockford. We are thrilled to welcome this new property to our global portfolio of over 300 Hard Rock venues.”
- Jon Lucas, chief operating officer at Hard Rock International
“We are extremely proud of our team members who helped make our initial Opening Act location a success, and we welcome all those new to the team who have worked so hard preparing for this long-awaited day. It’s been 30 years in the making for Rockford and the wait is over. We are excited to welcome guests to our house to showcase and expand the legendary Hard Rock brand.”
- Geno Iafrate, president of Hard Rock Casino Rockford
The construction of the permanent Hard Rock Casino Rockford in Illinois commenced in September 2022. By July 2023, the building's external structure was finished, with the final steel beam being raised to the top. This permanent facility will replace the casino's current temporary location in Rockford.
Seven Retail Sports Betting Licenses Renewed in Illinois
The Illinois gaming authority has extended the operating licences of seven physical sportsbooks, marking the initial renewals since these bookmakers commenced accepting bets in March 2020.
The Illinois Gaming Board's administrator, Marcus Fruchter, has been granted expanded authority in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis. This power has been renewed yearly, allowing him to extend the licenses of several prominent casinos in the state.
These include Argosy Casino Alton, DraftKings at Casino Queen in East St. Louis, Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin, Hollywood Casino Aurora, Hollywood Casino Joliet, Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, and Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino in East Peoria.
All of these establishments have been granted four-year license renewals, keeping them in operation through June 2028.
