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It s been over two years since Hard Rock International called dibs on Rockford as a future home for their hotel, casino, and entertainment venue. Finally, after a long delay, state officials have finally given the go-ahead in the hunt for a gaming license.
Though this is not 100% set in stone yet, the Illinois Gaming Board voted Hard Rock Casino Rockford is suitable for a gaming license. What does this mean? It means it s time to clear the snow off of the former Clock Tower Resort property and get ready to break ground on something that is guaranteed to put Rockford on the map the way it deserves. This preliminary decision means Giovanni s Restaurant and Convention Center can begin to be transformed into Hard Rock Casino s temporary location, according to MyStateline.
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Happy New Year! Before discussing the monthly Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) meeting, we would like to remind all video gaming terminal operators and licensed locations that, while gambling activities have resumed and sports wagering is legal in Illinois, it is still illegal for locations to permit illegal gambling activities on their premises, including activities related to the Super Bowl. Please see below for details on permitted/legal Super Bowl wagers.
The IGB held its monthly, webinar-based meeting on January 27. Members present included Member Ramirez, Member Hayden, Member Garcia and Chairman Schmadeke. The meeting began with the approval of the last month’s meeting minutes and the Chairman wishing everyone continued health and prosperity as gaming activity in the State of Illinois resumes.
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Jeff Kolkey, Rockford Register Star ·
January 26, 2021 at
8:30 pm
Hard Rock Casino Rockford on Wednesday could take another step toward state license approval when 815 Entertainment LLC makes its case before the Illinois Gaming Board.
Final approval is not expected this week. But Rockford will become the first from a group of six casino proposals allowed under a state gaming expansion to make its case for a “preliminary suitability determination.” It is one of several required remaining steps in the approval process.
“The Hard Rock Rockford team eagerly anticipates presenting the highlights of its plan to the Illinois Gaming Board on Wednesday and will be available to answer questions,” said spokeswoman Pam Maher of KMK Media Group.
ROCKFORD Hard Rock Casino Rockford presented its case on Wednesday for the Illinois Gaming Board to preliminarily find its company and $310 million casino proposal suitable for a license.
Now the city of Rockford and 815 Entertainment LLC the company that unites local and regional investors with Hard Rock International await the Gaming Board s decision, expected Feb. 4.
A finding that the proposal or the company are unsuitable could derail Hard Rock s bid to open a casino here.
Chief investor Dan Fischer, owner of Dotty s Gambling Cafe chain, said the company was proud and humbled to have been chosen by Rockford over two other proposed casino projects that sought the city s sole license. Fischer said working with Hard Rock International gave his company a clear advantage and access to a wealth of experience.