“ We’ve introduced the Hard Rock experience to a number of cities this year, and our presence in Bristol, Virginia, is especially rewarding for the brand as the project is our first hotel & casino in the state,” said Chief Operating Officer of Hard Rock International Jon Lucas. Plans for the temporary “full-service” casino include 30,000 square feet of casino space, 900 gaming slots, and 20 tables that will host a variety of games, according to a release from Hard Rock International. Last December, Hard Rock International announced that construction plans for a temporary casino in Bristol, Va.