Rockford Casino: A Hard Rock Opening Act

As any other venue which operates under colossal Hard Rock franchise, Rockford Casino: A Hard Rock Opening Act in Chicago, Illinois, had a grandiose opening in November 2021. Equipped with more than 600 slot machines and generous selection of electronic table games, it captured the attention of various profiles of casino players.

On top of that, there are two restaurants giving visitors a chance to enjoy tasty food and Midwest hospitality and of course, cool live performances. Let’s not forget to mention Unity by Hard Rock (formerly known as Hard Rock Rewards), a loyalty scheme with numerous incentives, along with bonuses and promotions on a regular basis.

Now, knowing that Hard Rock-powered facilities have a variety of properties in its complex, this particular one may seem slightly incomplete or unfinished. Well, that’s because it is, so visitors can expect more surprises on the horizon. Last year, we talked about five bids for city casino in Chicago, where Hard Rock was the first and apparently the winning contender.

The temporary venue opened its door near the end of 2021, while the license by Illinois Gaming Control Board to build a permanent casino was granted in January 2022.

Gaming

Spreading across 37,000 square feet, gaming floor at Rockford Casino: A Hard Rock Opening Act accommodates an amazing collection of slots and electronic table games. To be precise, there are 635 slot machines, both classic and trendy. On top of that, there’s a wide array of electronic table games, allowing visitors to try their skills on variety of genres.

Hotel Accommodations

At the time of writing this review, the hotel was in the process of construction, and is scheduled to open as soon as the entire complex starts operating in full. What we do know at the time being is that it is expected to feature 250 guest rooms and suites. New details will be unveiled as the project progresses.

Dining

When the time comes to grab a bite, you can visit one of the two restaurants in the complex. One of them is Midway Bar, a sports bar with the full menu and excellent assortment of beers. For those hoping to enjoy an upscale dining experience, Rock River Bar & Grill is the place to go.

Even these highlights are more than enough to confirm that both fans of quick bites and sophisticated dining can find something suitable for themselves. After all, should one expect less from a Hard Rock franchise?

Entertainment/Nightlife

Aside from giving visitors chance to grab a couple of delicious bites, two dining venues host versatile interesting events. There are themed nights, for example, WINESday, where customers can get half-off bottles of wine and enjoy excellent live music.

As the land-based casino complex develops, so will the list of events, and musicians visiting this place, so the best way to keep track of all the changes is to visit the company’s official website. We do have one more hint for you- the complex is expected to have Hard Rock Live concert venue with 1,600 seats.

Other than this, there’s “Rock Shop”, one of the most favorite facilities in all Hard Rock complexes, for people who think of “shopping” as the first association when talking about entertainment. There’s no better way to immortalize the time spent in this complex, than treating yourself with a fancy themed apparel, is there?

Reward Deals

As they say, being a rock star has its rewards, and there’s no better way to make visitors feel like rock stars but with a fancy Loyalty Scheme. Dubbed Unity™ by Hard Rock, the sophisticated program sees players earning rewards while playing slots, buying merchandize in shops, spending the night in participating hotels and much more.

By collecting Tier Credits, a member progresses toward the next Unity card status. There are four different levels- Star, Legend, Icon, and X, with the ultimate one being by invite only. Points are calculated based on customer’s total gaming or non-gaming qualifying spend in a calendar year, meaning from January 1^st through December 31^st. Points expire after 6 months of inactivity.

It’s important to mention that this scheme was previously known as Hard Rock Rewards, but the management has decided to make some improvements and deliver enhanced players experience. Starting July 12, 2022, members have larger number of opportunities to collect points.

Also, transition of complete history, activity and points for those who are already members of Hard Rock Rewards is done smoothly, so that consumers can enjoy all the perks with no obstacles. It is necessary to accept the new terms, though.

Aside from the all-encompassing rewards scheme, the venue offers a variety of promotional activities. In addition to bonuses, prizes and promos, there are giveaways, surprises for new players and more.