On Friday, the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana celebrated its grand opening. The $300 million casino opened its doors after a guitar smashing ceremony featuring members of the Jackson 5, Marlon, and Tito Jackson. The brothers call Gary home and were happy to be a part of the celebration.
Gary and the casino expect that business will increase as the new venue replaces the Majestic Star Casino, a riverboat gambling property that was in business for twenty-five years on the water.
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huge guitar marquee, one that stands 37 feet tall. The guitar looks like one that was used by the Jackson 5 when they first started while living in Gary. The casino is home to many items of music memorabilia, which guests can enjoy while visiting.
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Guitar Smashing Grand Opening of Hard Rock Casino in Gary [Video]
Two of the Jackson 5 were on hand as rock stars and dignitaries officially opened the $300 million Hard Rock Casino in Northern Indiana. See the exclusive video.
When most people think of a grand opening, they think of a ribbon cutting or a cadre of Chamber of Commerce representatives in hard hats and business suits with shovels. At the Hard Rock, they do things a little differently. There were more Chuck Taylors than Jimmy Choos and an abundance of tattoos and sunglasses as United States Senators rubbed elbows with bona fide rock stars. The event culminated in the smashing of twenty guitars as the Hard Rock lived up to their name.