Who Owns Hard Rock Casino Rockford?

In February of 2020, the Hard Rock Casino in Rockford, Illinois was purchased by the Ho-Chunk Nation for $172 million. The Hard Rock brand is owned by Seminole Gaming, which is a subsidiary of the Seminole Tribe of Florida.

The Hard Rock Casino in Rockford is the first Hard Rock-branded casino in Illinois.

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The Ho-Chunk Nation is a federally recognized Native American tribe with over 5,000 members. The tribe’s reservation is located in central Wisconsin.

PRO TIP:The Hard Rock Casino Rockford is owned by the Forest County Potawatomi Community, a federally recognized Native American tribe. The Potawatomi Community has held the license for the casino since 2012 and is responsible for all operations and decisions related to the casino.

The tribe owns and operates several businesses, including a casino, hotel, and convention center in Wisconsin Dells. The purchase of the Hard Rock Casino Rockford will help the Ho-Chunk Nation expand its economic development portfolio and create new job opportunities for its members.

The Hard Rock Casino Rockford is located on the site of the former Clock Tower Resort. The resort was developed by the Gorman & Company in 2007 and opened in 2008.

The resort includes a 120-room hotel, a convention center, and a 18-hole golf course. The casino has over 1,200 slot machines and 40 gaming tables.