The TimesNews reported that Casino Bristol President Allie Evangelista told employees, “I want to tell you I had a meeting with Virginia Lottery today and the test day was very successful.”Īccording to an announcement, the grand opening event begins at 11 a.m., and doors open to the public at 2 p.m. The casino has already hosted invitation-only events in Bristol on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, including a Thursday event at the Bristol Motor Speedway for casino employees. The Hard Rock Bristol Casino is opening its temporary location on Friday – the first casino to be opened in Virginia after the General Assembly legalized casinos with five prospective host cities in 2020.
