The Hard Rock opened August 1, 2014 in downtown Sioux City. The casino is land-based, as Iowa no longer requires casinos to be built on riverboats. The opening came after some controversy from the now-defunct Argosy Casino Sioux City, who had its license revoked by the Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission in 2014. Best Casino Hotels in Sioux City on Tripadvisor: Find 394 traveler reviews, 230 candid photos, and prices for casino hotels in Sioux City, IA. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City 111 3rd St, Sioux City, IA 51101 +1 712-226-7600 Games: Slots, Video Poker, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Pai Gow Poker, Mississippi Stud, Three Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold'em Harrah's Council Bluffs 1 Harrah's Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501.
| Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City | |
|---|---|
| Location | Sioux City, Iowa |
| Address | 111 3rd St |
| Opening date | August 1, 2014 |
| No. of rooms | 54 |
| Total gaming space | 45,000 sq ft (4,200 m2) |
| Signature attractions | Anthem Battery Park |
| Notable restaurants | World Tour Buffet Main + Abbey Fuel American Grill |
| Casino type | Land-based |
| Owner | Hard Rock International |
| Operating license holder | Missouri River Historical Development, Inc. |
| Coordinates | 42°29′36″N96°24′42″W / 42.49333°N 96.41167°W |
| Website | Official Site |
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City is a casino and hotel located in Sioux City, Iowa.
History[edit]
Come to the casino floor. Play a hand in our poker room or win big at bingo. Whatever you choose, our dealers are friendly and the stakes are as high—or as low—as you want! 'Hotel in Sioux City right across the bridge on the Iowa side. Decent sized casino with plenty of table games and slots. Staff was kind and they did a frat job of sanitizing' more 2.
The proposal for Hard Rock Casino Sioux City was announced in October 2012.[1] The $100-million project would be developed by Warner Gaming, the operator of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas.[1] The plan was later modified to include a boutique hotel component.[2] The Hard Rock was one of four applications submitted for the one available casino license in Woodbury County, competing against a bid from Ho-Chunk Inc. and two bids from Penn National Gaming.[3] In April 2013, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission selected the Hard Rock over the other proposals.[4]
The Hard Rock opened August 1, 2014 in downtown Sioux City.[5] The casino is land-based, as Iowa no longer requires casinos to be built on riverboats. The opening came after some controversy from the now-defunct Argosy Casino Sioux City, who had its license revoked by the Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission in 2014.[6]
Property information[edit]
The 45,000 sq ft (4,200 m2) gaming floor consists of over 850 slot machines and 25 table games. The hotel, housed in the historic Battery Building, has 54 rooms. There are three restaurants: the World Tour Buffet, Main + Abbey, and Fuel American Grill.Sports betting was legalized in Iowa in August 2019, and Hard Rock began accepting bets on September 20, 2019.[7]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ abDave Dreeszen (October 10, 2012). '$100 million Hard Rock casino proposed in Sioux City'. Sioux City Journal. Retrieved 2019-12-15.
- ^Dave Dreeszen (November 5, 2012). 'Hard Rock project adds hotel to mix'. Sioux City Journal. Retrieved 2019-12-15.
- ^Andrew J. Nelson (November 6, 2012). 'Four casino plans vie for Sioux City nod'. Omaha World-Herald – via NewsBank.
- ^Dave Dreeszen (April 18, 2013). 'Gaming panel picks Hard Rock for Sioux City'. Sioux City Journal. Retrieved 2019-12-15.
- ^'Hard Rock Sioux City sets Aug. opening date'. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- ^'Hearing set in Argosy-Hard Rock Sioux City case'. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- ^'Sports betting off to hot start at Hard Rock in Sioux City'. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
External links[edit]
| Argosy Casino Sioux City | |
|---|---|
| Location | Sioux City, Iowa |
| Address | 100 Larsen Park Rd |
| Opening date | January 1993 |
| Closing date | July 30, 2014 |
| Total gaming space | 36,000 sq ft (3,300 m2) |
| Casino type | Riverboat |
| Owner | Penn National Gaming |
| Coordinates | 42°29′22″N96°25′18″W / 42.48944°N 96.42167°W |
Argosy Casino Sioux City was a riverboat casino located on the Missouri River in Sioux City, Iowa. It was owned by Penn National Gaming.
History[edit]
The first riverboat, the Sioux City Sue, opened in January 1993 after a couple of other licenses for a casino in Sioux City were granted but then later revoked. In 1994, the Sioux City Sue was replaced by the larger Belle of Sioux City. In 2004, the Argosy, which had been in operation for seven years in Kansas City, replaced the Belle of Sioux City.[1] Penn National Gaming acquired the Argosy Gaming Company in October 2005.
On April 17, 2014, the Argosy was ordered to shut down by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission because of a violation in state law where the casino failed to partner with a local non-profit group.[2] The Iowa Supreme Court then ordered the casino to close by July 30, 2014. In October 2014, the Argosy IV boat was moved to Wood River, Illinois and docked until 2018, when it was moved to western India to be operated as a casino on the Mandovi River.[3]
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See also[edit]
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City is a casino and hotel located in Sioux City, Iowa.
History[edit]
Come to the casino floor. Play a hand in our poker room or win big at bingo. Whatever you choose, our dealers are friendly and the stakes are as high—or as low—as you want! 'Hotel in Sioux City right across the bridge on the Iowa side. Decent sized casino with plenty of table games and slots. Staff was kind and they did a frat job of sanitizing' more 2.
The proposal for Hard Rock Casino Sioux City was announced in October 2012.[1] The $100-million project would be developed by Warner Gaming, the operator of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas.[1] The plan was later modified to include a boutique hotel component.[2] The Hard Rock was one of four applications submitted for the one available casino license in Woodbury County, competing against a bid from Ho-Chunk Inc. and two bids from Penn National Gaming.[3] In April 2013, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission selected the Hard Rock over the other proposals.[4]
The Hard Rock opened August 1, 2014 in downtown Sioux City.[5] The casino is land-based, as Iowa no longer requires casinos to be built on riverboats. The opening came after some controversy from the now-defunct Argosy Casino Sioux City, who had its license revoked by the Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission in 2014.[6]
Property information[edit]
The 45,000 sq ft (4,200 m2) gaming floor consists of over 850 slot machines and 25 table games. The hotel, housed in the historic Battery Building, has 54 rooms. There are three restaurants: the World Tour Buffet, Main + Abbey, and Fuel American Grill.Sports betting was legalized in Iowa in August 2019, and Hard Rock began accepting bets on September 20, 2019.[7]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ abDave Dreeszen (October 10, 2012). '$100 million Hard Rock casino proposed in Sioux City'. Sioux City Journal. Retrieved 2019-12-15.
- ^Dave Dreeszen (November 5, 2012). 'Hard Rock project adds hotel to mix'. Sioux City Journal. Retrieved 2019-12-15.
- ^Andrew J. Nelson (November 6, 2012). 'Four casino plans vie for Sioux City nod'. Omaha World-Herald – via NewsBank.
- ^Dave Dreeszen (April 18, 2013). 'Gaming panel picks Hard Rock for Sioux City'. Sioux City Journal. Retrieved 2019-12-15.
- ^'Hard Rock Sioux City sets Aug. opening date'. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- ^'Hearing set in Argosy-Hard Rock Sioux City case'. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- ^'Sports betting off to hot start at Hard Rock in Sioux City'. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
External links[edit]
| Argosy Casino Sioux City | |
|---|---|
| Location | Sioux City, Iowa |
| Address | 100 Larsen Park Rd |
| Opening date | January 1993 |
| Closing date | July 30, 2014 |
| Total gaming space | 36,000 sq ft (3,300 m2) |
| Casino type | Riverboat |
| Owner | Penn National Gaming |
| Coordinates | 42°29′22″N96°25′18″W / 42.48944°N 96.42167°W |
Argosy Casino Sioux City was a riverboat casino located on the Missouri River in Sioux City, Iowa. It was owned by Penn National Gaming.
History[edit]
The first riverboat, the Sioux City Sue, opened in January 1993 after a couple of other licenses for a casino in Sioux City were granted but then later revoked. In 1994, the Sioux City Sue was replaced by the larger Belle of Sioux City. In 2004, the Argosy, which had been in operation for seven years in Kansas City, replaced the Belle of Sioux City.[1] Penn National Gaming acquired the Argosy Gaming Company in October 2005.
On April 17, 2014, the Argosy was ordered to shut down by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission because of a violation in state law where the casino failed to partner with a local non-profit group.[2] The Iowa Supreme Court then ordered the casino to close by July 30, 2014. In October 2014, the Argosy IV boat was moved to Wood River, Illinois and docked until 2018, when it was moved to western India to be operated as a casino on the Mandovi River.[3]
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See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^Hytrek, Nick. 'Sioux City's effort to get riverboat wasn't easy'. Sioux City Journal.
- ^Dreeszen, Dave. 'Iowa Supreme Court orders Sioux City riverboat casino to close July 30'. Sioux City Journal.
- ^Dockter, Mason. 'Argosy riverboat casino sent to western India; will be used as substitute casino boat'. Sioux City Journal.
Hard Rock Casino Sioux City
