Ground Has Been Broken On The New Hard Rock Casino And Hotel In Bristol Virginia. Bristol Casino Is Currently Operating At The Location. The Plan Calls For A Portion Of The Old Mall Near The Sears Area To Be Torn Down. The New Facility Will Be About 300,000 Square Feet, And Will Feature 1,300 Slots, 50 Table Games, A Sports Book, Multiple Dining Options And Music. There Will Be Around A Thousand Construction Jobs And The Casino Is Expected To Create Over 1,200 Full-Time And Part-Time Jobs.