Hard Rock Bristol, Virginia's newest casino resort, set a revenue record in its first month of permanent operations, generating over $18 million in November 2024. The $515 million property opened on November 14, replacing its temporary facility that operated since April 2022.

The casino attracted more than 100,000 visitors in just 17 days of operation, with 58,000 guests during its opening weekend alone. The property features:

• 1,408 slot machines
• 62 live dealer table games
• 303 hotel rooms
• Live entertainment venue

Revenue breakdown for November:

• Slot machines: $15.5 million
• Table games: $2.6 million
• Total gaming revenue: $18,072,828.02

The casino's success has brought significant economic benefits to Bristol:

• Created over 1,000 jobs with above-average wages
• Generated $1 million in local tax revenue (6% of monthly revenue)
• Boosted local tourism and hospitality sectors

Compared to other Virginia casinos in November:

• Rivers Casino Portsmouth: $25.7 million
• Caesars Virginia (temporary facility): $19.7 million

The property's strong performance demonstrates the success of Virginia's 2020 casino law, which aimed to boost economic development in select cities. Hard Rock Bristol's previous monthly revenue record was $16.3 million in March 2024, making this opening month particularly impressive despite operating for only 17 days.

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