Terre Haute Hard Rock Casino Will Break Ground By First Week Of July

The construction of Terre Haute's new Hard Rock Casino is finally set to commence.

The casino’s parent company, Lucy Luck Gaming, intends to commence construction on the casino either in the last week of June or the first week of July.

Once it opens for business, the “Rocksino” worth $170 million will offer more than 1,000 permanent jobs.

If everything goes as planned, the construction will be finished in about a year.

Hard Rock in Terre Haute gets approval from Gaming Commission

The commencement of construction for Hard Rock in Terre Haute has been long awaited.

The entire process began in 2019 when voters in Terre Haute approved a referendum to give the project the go-ahead.

Subsequently, Spectacle Jack was required to actually bid for the ownership rights of the casino license. Being the initial name of Lucy Luck Gaming, Spectacle Jack is still at the helm of the company today.

Surprisingly, Spectacle was the only company that submitted a bid for the license.

Next, the Indiana Gaming Commission had to give its approval for Spectacle's ownership of the license.

The commission completed its review in September 2020, subsequently giving the company approval.

Now that the construction date has been finalized, Hard Rock and Lucy Luck are finally moving forward with the project.

Smoke-free Hard Rock property

The Terre Haute Hard Rock will be a departure from the usual Indiana casino experience, as it will be a smoke-free property.

Gamblers are typically allowed to smoke anywhere on the casino floor, as those who frequently visit casinos are aware.

Numerous casinos across the state implemented a smoke-free policy during the pandemic, but this was primarily for the purpose of enhancing safety measures.

The shift by the Rocksino indicates an increasing anti-smoking attitude among casino visitors.

Even with the changes, a dependable choice for smokers wishing to visit the Hard Rock will still be available.

The casino will feature a large covered patio that will serve as the smoking area on the premises.

Hard Rock increases its presence in Indiana

Determining a construction start date is a significant move for Hard Rock’s interests in Indiana.

Once it has its grand opening, two different Rocksinos will be located in the Hoosier State.

Earlier this month, Gary opened up for business with a sister casino to Terre Haute’s Hard Rock.

Hard Rock is advancing well by inaugurating one casino and initiating work on another.

Ever since resolving its debacle with Spectacle Entertainment, the company has been steadily gaining momentum.

Despite the ongoing lawsuit causing some disorder, thankfully, it won’t affect the construction efforts in Terre Haute.

Once Rocksino opens for business in Terre Haute, Hoosiers will have a wider range of gambling options than they’ve ever had before.