Hard Rock Casino Bristol will inaugurate its poker room on February 7.

The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol, Virginia's latest addition to the hotel and casino scene, has announced the upcoming opening of its brand-new poker room. Gamblers and poker enthusiasts can look forward to an exciting experience as the poker room is set to open later this week.

A press release from Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol announces the grand opening of its new poker room at noon on Friday, February 7, 2025. This dedicated, non-smoking poker room is conveniently located adjacent to the casino's new non-smoking gaming area. Guests can enjoy more than a dozen poker tables featuring a wide variety of games. Alongside cash play, the room will host tournaments designed to cater to both novice and experienced players. Players in the new poker room can enhance their rewards experience at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol by earning Unity points, which could unlock exciting perks and experiences. In total, the poker room boasts 14 tables where visitors can indulge in popular games such as Pot Limit Omaha, No Limit Hold 'Em, and other poker variations. Soon to open, the poker room promises unforgettable experiences and the chance for substantial winnings.

Back in November, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol captured headlines with its grand opening event. The celebration included the iconic guitar smash ceremony and live performances by popular bands like Soul Asylum and Blake Shelton. Alan Thompson, Vice President of Gaming Operations at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol, spoke about the anticipation surrounding the new poker room. We’re thrilled to introduce a first-class Poker Room to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, he stated. Thompson detailed that both tournament play and a variety of cash games will provide a dynamic experience for all poker room visitors, whether they are local or from out of state. He concluded by saying, We look forward to welcoming guests from around the region and beyond to experience our state-of-the-art venue. In December, two Hard Rock locations were honored for their excellence in live entertainment, according to Newsweek's Top 10 Readers' Choice for the Best Casinos with Live Entertainment in the US.