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Wisconsin Tribe Wants Hard Rock
Kenosha, Wis., could soon have some new entertainment options should a new casino project gain the governor’s approval.
Photo: AP Photo / The Menominee Nation via The Kenosha News
A rendering of the proposed casino for The Menominee Nation.
The Menominee Nation and Hard Rock have entered a deal to bring a Hard Rock-themed casino to the Wisconsin-Illinois border that could potentially draw gamblers from the Chicago area.
“Hard Rock International is thrilled to collaborate with the Menominee Tribe to create a true regional entertainment destination, which will become an important economic engine for the Menominee and Wisconsin,” Hard Rock International CEO James Allen said. “We look forward to lending our global recognition, strong financial capabilities and proven experience to this project.”
The project scored approval from the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs earlier this year, but other tribes in the region have objected to the development. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has reportedly said the Menominee deal needs support from all 11 tribes in the state for him to sign off on the agreement.