Hard Rock Bristol launches interim casino in Va.

Hard Rock Bristol has opened a 30,000-square-foot temporary gaming facility with a sportsbook, approximately 900 slot machines and 20 table games in a former department store in Virginia. The casino, which is the first in the state, will have a permanent home on the grounds of Bristol Mall in 2024 and feature a nearly 100,000-square-foot gaming floor, 300-room hotel, concert venues and multiple dining options.