The location, though not close to a big city, is crucial because of its proximity to Tennessee. The city and Hard Rock are expected to submit plans next week to the Virginia Lottery Board, according to the report.
and Par Ventures, was no surprise to be Bristol’s selection as it was the only bid the city received, according to the Bristol Herald Courier. Hard Rock, along with its partners The United Co. Virginia also has approved legal sports betting, which will be implemented over the next several months and run by the Virginia Lottery. Virginia’s progress toward having casinos is notable in a state which has no legal forms of gambling outside of horse racing at present. casinos includes some in neighboring West Virginia. That decision came in a climate where the competition for gaming dollars has been heating up the list of U.S. Bristol is one of five Virginia cities - along with Richmond, Danville, Portsmouth and Norfolk - permitted to seek voter approval for a casino after the state legislature approved the idea.
The city of Bristol, Virginia, struck an agreement on Tuesday to name Hard Rock International as its preferred partner on a casino proposal.įor the project to go forward, Bristol voters must pass a referendum in November to approve a casino.
