Every one of those towns has evolved and grown because of the casino industry. I've seen what the gaming industry will do to small towns. Responding to the Census report, Allie Evangelista, president of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol said, “I've been in different environments, different states all over the country. Census report, from 2020, shows Bristol has experienced a 3.5% decline in population since 2010 (from 17,835 to 17,219), the biggest drop in population out of all four cities approved for casinos in Virginia. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Bristol Population Drop Bonus bets expire in 7 days from issuance. Rewards issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets. All promotions are subject to qualification and eligibility requirements.

There are no Virginia online casinos yet, but gaming in the state is clearly becoming more accessible.įortunately, while Virginians wait for online casinos, there are plenty of Virginia sports betting sites to enjoy. The facility also has memorabilia pieces on display from country music legends Buck Owens, Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton and Hank Williams, just to name a few. Lucky’s, a new restaurant, Brick’d, a brick oven pizza and grab-and-go food outlet, and Bristol Bar, a sports bar and lounge with live entertainment. The space includes a main casino floor as well as non-smoking and high limit gaming areas with more than 70 games. The temporary full-service casino consists of 30,000 square feet of casino space featuring 870 slots, 21 tables, a sportsbook open to the public seven days a week, 24 hours a day, with ample parking. The casino opened to the public on July 8. A signature Hard Rock guitar smashing will occur when the permanent casino opens in May 2024.Īs part of the ceremony, Bristol Casino presented a $100,000 donation to the United Way of Bristol Tennessee/Virginia from gaming proceeds generated during special events on July 5 and 7. Hard Rock sees the casino as the newest economic driver for Bristol that will grow the city and surrounding area.Ī traditional ribbon cutting commemorated the official opening of the temporary casino. Entertainment company Hard Rock International, along with business partners and state and local officials last Friday, cheered the opening of Virginia's first casino in Bristol.

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