Hard Rock Casino Rockford Closing Temporary Site Soon

The anticipation is building for Rockford's Hard Rock Casino grand opening at the old Clock Tower Resort site. What does that mean for the temporary casino site on Bell School Rd?

Hard Rock Casino Rockford Closing Temporary Facility

Hard Rock Casino Rockford is set to close its temporary facility at 610 N. Bell School Road on August 12, 2024, at 5:00 a.m., marking a major milestone in preparation for the grand opening of its permanent location on August 29.

To celebrate the closing of the temporary site, you can enjoy special festivities including:

• Doubling the last jackpot won, up to $10,000, along with two free Brad Paisley concert tickets for the grand opening weekend at the new casino.
• Midnight Madness Hot Seat Giveaways throughout the night.
• The last guest of the night will have the honor of locking the front doors on their way out.

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Geno Iafrate, President of Hard Rock Casino Rockford, reflected on the journey: "

The Opening Act has welcomed over 1.5 million guests from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and more than 30 countries worldwide since opening its doors in November 2021. Now, it's time for the Opening Act to become the headliner just down the street [...]

The casino's new home will feature nearly 1,300 slot machines, 50 live table games including poker, a sportsbook, multiple food and beverage offerings, and Hard Rock Live entertainment venue

More than 175,000 square feet of gaming, entertainment, and hospitality space.

Players Club Memberships

Players Club memberships will transition seamlessly from the temporary to the permanent casino, with ongoing access to rewards and privileges. Additionally, the new facility will honor restaurant gift cards and certificates from the temporary site.

Hard Rock is also looking to expand its team at the new location. Those interested in joining can visit GoToWorkHappy.com for more information.

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