(Gary,
IN) Spectacle Entertainment is
quintessentially, the State of Indiana,
U.S.A. In fact, it likes to frequently state that,
it is an Indiana owned business
venture that, is managed by Hoosiers. For
the most part; Spectacle Entertainment conducts business in the gambling,
gaming and entertainment sectors of the economy. In particular, Spectacle Entertainment is the
owner of the Majestic Star Casino. The
latter, is located on Buffington Harbor
in the City of Gary, Indiana.
Interestingly, Spectacle Entertainment acquired the Majestic Star
Casino, in March of the year 2019.
Additionally; the Majestic Star Casino is locally known for its wide
variety of slot machines, video poker, card tables, restaurants, bars and
meeting facilities. Recently; Hard Rock
International announced that, it is familiar with Spectacle Entertainment, and,
the City of Gary. Specifically, the aforementioned business
revealed that, it has broken ground on the Hard Rock Casino Northern
Indiana. The latter, is going to be
owned by, Spectacle Entertainment.
Officially, the development and construction has entered into phase one. Overall, the estimated cost is being revealed
to be, $400 million USD.
The $400 million dollar project that
is the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, has already had or has held, the
official groundbreaking ceremony. The
official groundbreaking ceremony was held on Thursday, January 9th, 2020. The location and future site of the
previously mentioned Hard Rock Casino, was 5400 West
29th Avenue. The previous street address, is located in
the City of Gary, Indiana. Continuing
with this line of thought; the official groundbreaking ceremony was attended by
state officials, local officials, executives from Spectacle Entertainment and
executives from Hard Rock International.
Additionally, also in attendance at the groundbreaking ceremony and
adding to the theme of quintessentially Indiana,
were the following members of The Jackson 5 or the Jacksons. Tito Jackson, Jackie Jackson and Marlon
Jackson; were the members of the Jackson
5 who were in attendance at the groundbreaking ceremony. In fact, they were the guests of honor. This special distinction is due to the fact
that, their music career began, in the City of Gary.
Returning to; the Hard Rock Casino
Northern Indiana, the aforementioned casino and as previously said, has entered
into phase one. Phase one of the
development and construction is, to be able to, build the casino building. Currently, the casino building is planned as
a premier 200,000 ft² modern entertainment complex. When it is housed in a modern entertainment
complex, the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, will have the following
amenities. Six food venues, a sports
book, a retail shop, a 2,000 seat showroom and space for more than 2,130 card
tables or slot machines; are the planned amenities. Phase two, is planned to be the addition of
the hotel building. Currently, the hotel
building is planned for more than 200 hotel guestrooms, with a multiple level
parking garage. Post completion of the
project and construction, the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, is expected to
pay out or contribute more than $20 million in taxes annually. Additionally, the City of Gary
is expected, to receive a portion of the previously mentioned amount. Finally and during the project and
construction, the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, is expected to contribute
the following to the local economy.
1,000 construction jobs with an emphasis on hiring unionized labor, and,
an additional 500 jobs; are the expected contributions to the local
economy.
Rod Ratcliff is the Chairman and the
Chief Executive Officer of Spectacle Entertainment. Through a press statement, Mr. Ratcliff said
the following. “Breaking ground for Hard
Rock Casino Northern Indiana is the start of an incredible partnership between
Spectacle Entertainment, Hard Rock International and the City of Gary,
Indiana. It is an honor to be here today
and to see this dream become a reality.
A lot of work has gone into this project, a lot of planning.” Rod Ratcliff also said. “I’m grateful to all those who played a part
in it. There is no doubt this is a game
changer for Gary, Indiana
and the entire Northern Indiana region.”
To end, Hard Rock International did
release a press statement. Jon Lucas is
the Chief Operating Officer of Hard Rock International. Through a press statement, Mr. Lucas said the
following. “It’s an honor to partner
with Spectacle Entertainment on this project, bringing the Hard Rock brand of
world-class entertainment to Northern Indiana. This property will be the premier casino
destination in the region.” As
previously stated; Hard Rock International recently announced that, it is
familiar with Spectacle Entertainment, and, the City of Gary. Specifically, the aforementioned business
revealed that, it has broken ground on the Hard Rock Casino Northern
Indiana. The latter, is going to be
owned by, Spectacle Entertainment.
Officially, the development and construction has entered into phase
one. Overall, the estimated cost is being
revealed to be, $400 million USD. Lastly,
the official groundbreaking ceremony was held on Thursday, January 9th, 2020.
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