Hard Rock International, the global gaming and entertainment brand, announced that Hard Rock Casino Rockford will open its permanent location for visitors this summer. The venue has been operating from a temporary location at 610 N. Bell School Road since November 2021.

However, starting from August 29, 2024, Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s permanent venue at 7801 E. State Street in Rockford will welcome its first visitors. A grand opening ceremony will maintain Hard Rock’s tradition with a star-studded Guitar Smash.

The first visitors of the new gaming and entertainment destination in Rockford will be able to enter at around 3 PM on the same day the grand opening ceremony will be held. Hard Rock Casino Rockford is expected to offer a massive gaming, entertainment and hospitality space that surpasses 175,000 square feet.

Visitors of the premium gaming and entertainment venue can expect 50 live table games, a sportsbook, as well as a poker room. Unsurprisingly, the casino floor will offer a wide range of some of the most popular slot machines. Overall, there will be close to 1,300 slot machines, promising unforgettable experiences.

Besides gaming, visitors to the Hard Rock Casino Rockford can expect a wide range of amenities and attractions. The list includes a brand-new Hard Rock Live entertainment venue that uses 23,000 square feet and can accommodate up to 2,000 guests for different events such as concerts. Additionally, there will be a Rock Shop and several restaurants, among other entertainment outlets.

The Upcoming Opening Brings Excitement to Hard Rock’s Team

Geno Iafrate, Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s president, praised the efforts of the company’s members who supported it at its temporary site. Moreover, he said seeing new Hard Rock employees join the team at the permanent venue will be exciting. “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,” said Iafrate in conclusion.

“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.“

Jon Lucas, chief operating officer at Hard Rock International

Jon Lucas, Hard Rock International’s chief operating officer, was just as delighted about the latest announcement. He thanked Illinois and the community in Rockford that accepted the arrival of the iconic Hard Rock brand.

Lucas spoke about the significant economic impact the new casino will bring by creating hundreds of new jobs. Additionally, the executive predicted that Hard Rock Casino Rockford will boost tourism in the area. Finally, Lucas said that it is exciting to see the new casino join Hard Rock’s growing portfolio of more than 300 venues across the globe.

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Currently, there are two federally recognized Native American Tribes in Florida, the Seminole Tribe and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians. Back in 1990, the Miccosukee Tribe entered the gambling sector after opening the Miccosukee Indian Bingo Hall. Several years later, the Tribe opened Miccosukee Casino & Resort, a premium gaming, entertainment and hospitality venue located in Miami.

Smokers at the hotel-casino previously enjoyed a separate space that allowed them to engage in the activity indoors. Earlier this month, the Miccosukee Tribe announced its plans to expand the exclusive smoking area within the casino. The extension of the section of the casino will enable more smokers to light up a cigarette indoors while enjoying gambling activities.

Visitors who like to smoke will be able to enjoy a contemporary full bar that features four 75-inch HD TVs. Eight bar-top slot machines will be available, while another 117 slots will ensure exceptional gambling entertainment for clients of the new and exclusive smoking area.

Thanks to a state-of-the-art air filtration system, the new smoking area will ensure the comfort of the guests. This equipment will help preserve the quality of the air within the area and in the nearby non-smoking sections, guaranteeing equally delightful experiences for smokers and non-smokers alike.

The extended smoking section of the casino will offer 20-foot-tall ceilings and will be located in the northwest corner of the Miccosukee Casino & Resort. New restrooms will be open for the enlarged smoking area and the non-smoking corridor that is nearby.

The Smoking Lounge Is Expected to Open This Summer

The Miccosukee Casino & Resort offers 20 live-action poker tables, as well as more than 1,800 contemporary slots. The casino resort also offers a bingo area and 24/7 entertainment. In addition to gaming amenities, the venue features a wide range of fine dining options, as well as luxury hotel suites. The Miccosukee Tribe’s hotel casino is located at 500 SW 177 Ave.

“Many of our guests have requested a new, indoor, dedicated smoking section, and I am proud that we will be unveiling this unique attraction to them very soon.“

Brad Rhines, general manager at Miccosukee Casino & Resort

Brad Rhines, Miccosukee Casino & Resort’s general manager, explained that the venue remains focused on meeting customer demands and enjoys collecting feedback from its guests. He said that many visitors of the casino resort highlighted the need for a new indoor smoking area.

Rhines said that he is proud to confirm that the new exclusive smoking casino area will soon open. Finally, he spoke about the unique design of the lounge that offers an upscale bar among other amenities.

The opening of the larger smoking area is expected at some point this summer.

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Last year, the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians, one of the federally recognized tribes in Florida, announced the start of the development of its newest venue, the Little Trail Casino located in Ochopee. After half a year of development, the Miccosukee Tribe confirmed that its new premium gaming location is expected to open its doors to visitors later this month.

The Little Trail Casino will hold its grand opening ceremony next week on February 14, 2024. The new casino is located on I-75, exit 49 and Snake Road and promises exceptional experiences for its visitors. Little Trail Casino is next to the Miccosukee Service Plaza and will offer some 8,500 square feet of entertainment space.

Talbert Cypress, the Tribe’s chairman, who was recently cited by Indian Gaming, revealed that the Miccosukee Tribe is thrilled to confirm the opening of the Little Trail Casino, an achievement that was completed in collaboration with gambling industry stakeholders and tribal members. “This marks an exhilarating start to our next phase, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone to this unique experience,” he added.

“We are excited to celebrate this significant milestone alongside our tribal members and numerous key stakeholders who have played a crucial role in our journey.“

Talbert Cypress, chairman of the Miccosukee Tribe

Little Trail Casino Visitors Can Expect Unrivaled Entertainment

Visitors at the Little Trail Casino can expect action-packed entertainment, fun and lucrative jackpots. The new premier casino location will offer 150 of the newest slot machines.

The non-smoking venue stands out with its elegant design, completed in collaboration with the leading architecture and engineering design firm, CPH. On the other hand, for the construction of the Little Trail Casino, the Tribe joined forces with 2 Brothers Contracting LLC, a Florida-based construction company.

Ochopee’s new casino will be open seven days a week. The working hours for the Little Trail Casino are between 8 AM and 12 AM. Besides a gaming floor, the casino will feature additional amenities such as a bar that will offer a wide range of wines and beers.

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Mohegan, the leading gaming and entertainment operator, announced that its Inspire Casino at Mohegan Inspire Entertainment Resort in Incheon, South Korea, will open its doors for visitors on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 8:08 AM. The massive casino resort is located adjacent to the Incheon International Airport and is expected to be one of the biggest resorts in Northeast Asia once it rolls out all of its amenities.

Previously, the entertainment resort commenced its operations on November 30, 2023, and started accepting hotel guests. Additionally, Inspire Entertainment Resort opened a number of restaurants along with Inspire Arena, a premium entertainment venue that offers unique experiences. As a part of a planned phased approach, now, the resort will open its casino floor as well.

A statement released by Inspire Entertainment Resort reveals that the visitors of Inspire Casino will be able to enjoy some 390 slot machines, as well as more than 150 gaming tables. The casino floor, promising unique experiences thanks to the latest and most popular games, is spread across two levels. Inspire Casino will also offer electronic table games with some 160 seats.

The Resort Looks Forward to Welcoming New and Return Guests

Chen Xi, the president of Mohegan Inspire, revealed that the company is excited to open the doors for its foreigner-only casino. He explained that this process follows approval from the gambling regulator in the country. Moreover, Xi spoke about the extensive efforts of the entertainment resort over the last seven years.

“Since the soft opening, we have seen many domestic and international visitors enjoying the thrill of an unforgettable performance at Inspire Arena, a fantastic digital show in the Northern Lights, and the tranquil relaxation of a five-star hotel.“

Chen Xi, president of Mohegan Inspire

Mohegan Inspire’s president spoke about the growing number of guests who have already experienced the thrill at Inspire Arena. He added that the resort remains dedicated to offering unique experiences to its visitors thanks to casino amenities, as well as exciting events.

The strategic location of Mohegan Inspire Entertainment Resort allows an influx of visitors from across Asia. Since the resort is next to Incheon International Airport, it provides a convenient option for guests from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo and Osaka, among other locations that are a short four-hour flight away.

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The two pre-tournament favorites – Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz – are out of the picture. Jannik Sinner beat Djokovic in the semifinal, while Alcaraz’s journey was ended by Alexander Zverev in the quarterfinal. Then, Zverev’s AO24 campaign came to a stop in the semifinal against Daniil Medvedev.

As a result, it’s the Sinner vs. Medvedev match that will decide the winner of the 2024 Australian Open. So, who will become the new champ? Let’s find out!

Jannik Sinner vs. Daniil Medvedev Australian Open 2024 Odds

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When, Where, and How to Watch?

• Place: Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia
• Date: Sunday, January 28, 2023
• Time: ~6:00 a.m. ET
• How to Watch: fubo

Jannik Sinner In the Best Form of His Life

The 22-year-old Italian is playing the best tennis of his career. Last season was great for him, with Sinner finishing the year in the 4^th place in the ATP Rankings. However, 2024 could be even better.

He started it in top gear, winning the first five matches of the 2024 Australian Open in straight sets. Then, in the semifinal, he met the world No. 1, Novak Djokovic. Sinner entered that match as a huge +200 underdog, but he managed to upset the odds and win 3-1.

The only set Djokovic won was the third set, which went to a tiebreaker. And even that was very close, with Novak winning 8-6.

Can Medvedev Finally Win the Australian Open?

Daniil Medvedev came close to winning the Australian Open on two occasions. In 2021, he played against Djokovic in the Final but ended up losing 3-0. The following year, he played for the trophy against Nadal, but lost 3-2 this time despite having a 2-0 lead at one point.

Now, he’s got a seemingly easier task on his hands. He’s playing Jannik Sinner, who, let’s be realistic, isn’t as good as those two. Plus, Medvedev has played really well so far in Melbourne.

His toughest match so far happened in the semifinal against Alexander Zverev. Even though Zverev started the match strongly, winning the first two sets without any major problems. Then, Medvedev won the next three sets.

It took him nearly four and a half hours to book the ticket to the AO24 Final. Will this have an impact on his performance on Sunday?   

Jannik Sinner vs. Daniil Medvedev Prediction

In terms of talent, there’s little difference between Sinner and Medvedev. However, physically, we think Sinner has an advantage. The thing is that the longest the Italian has spent on the court at the 2024 Australian Open is 3:26 hours.

It happened against Djokovic, while in the other five matches, he got the job done in under three hours. Meanwhile, in his previous match, Medvedev spent 4:22 on the court.

Pick: Jannik Sinner

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American casino and hospitality giant Caesars Entertainment continues its work on its upcoming property in Danville, Virginia. Danville Register & Bee, a local news outlet, inquired about the state of the project and learned that everything seems to be on track for a 2024 opening.

The outlet contacted Caesars Virginia’s general manager, Chris Albrecht, who provided an update on the progress his team has made. According to him, the hotel tower is under construction, with the workers currently building the third floor. In the meantime, progress is being made on the casino basement, including back-of-house areas and the loading dock. Albrecht added that several customer surface parking lots are also nearing completion.

The Virginia property cost Caesars $650 million and is expected to contribute $38 million in tax revenue to Danville once it launches. The property is being constructed by Whiting-Turner, which has also worked on Horseshoe Baltimore, Caesars Palace Las Vegas, and a number of other venues.

The new casino will sport some 1,400 slots, 85 live table games, 24 electronic table games, a WSOP room and a Caesars Sportsbook. In addition, the property will have a 500-room hotel, a 2,500-seat theater and a 40,000-square-foot convention area.

Albrecht said that Caesars expects to meet the 2024 deadline when it comes to opening the new casino resort. In the meantime, players can enjoy gaming in Caesars’ temporary gaming facility in Danville.

Danville Players Can Play at Caesars’ Temporary Casino

Caesars’ temporary property in the city is currently open to local customers and boasts a team of over 400 employees. It opened on May 15 and has almost 800 slot machines, 33 table games, 36 electronic table games and 12 sports betting kiosks.

The temporary casino team will move over to the full resort, according to Albrecht. In addition, Caesars will start posting for positions at the full resort in mid-2024, according to the manager.

Albrecht couldn’t confirm whether Caesars Virginia will sport the 1,300-employee team it had anticipated. In any case, the company will need a much larger team than the one managing the temporary casino.

Albrecht also refrained from commenting on which restaurants will be available to visitors and promised that the company will share more specifics at a later date.

In other news, Caesars just offered two years of IDX services to its loyalty program customers whose data got compromised during the recent cybersecurity incident.

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Novak Djokovic has made it to his 10^th US Open Final, in which he’ll lock horns against Daniil Medvedev who’s fighting for his second major title. He won his first after beating Djokovic 3-0 in the US Open final two years ago.

Medvedev vs. Djokovic US Open Odds

*Odds taken from bet365 on Saturday, September 9.

When, Where, and How to Watch?

• Place: Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York
• Date: Sunday, September 10, 2023
• Time: 4:00 p.m. ET
• How to Watch: ESPN+

Can Daniil Medvedev Stage an Upset in New York?

Daniil Medvedev has made it to the final of the 2023 US Open after beating one of the top pre-tournament favorites, Carlos Alcaraz. He did it in four sets after nearly three and a half hours on the court.