Hard Rock Casino Tejon has officially opened its doors in Kern County, California. The $600 million project, located about 80 miles north of Los Angeles, is the region’s first large-scale gaming and entertainment destination.
The opening ceremony featured Hard Rock’s signature Guitar Smash, a tribal blessing, and several community celebrations. Leaders emphasized that the casino is more than just a gaming venue; it’s a multi-phase development designed to boost local hospitality, entertainment, and economic growth.
The property includes a 150,000-square-foot gaming floor with over 2,000 slot machines and more than 50 table games. Beyond gaming, guests will find restaurants, bars, and live entertainment spaces that reflect Hard Rock’s globally recognized brand.
Community Support
The project has already generated thousands of construction jobs and will provide more than 1,000 permanent positions for the local community. It also represents the most significant private hospitality investment in Kern County’s history, underscoring its role as a transformative development for the Central Valley.
Tribal Chairman Octavio Escobedo III described the opening as a “historic day” for the Tejon Indian Tribe, highlighting the community’s resilience and vision for future generations. Hard Rock executives echoed this sentiment, noting that the property will serve both Southern California and Central Valley markets while strengthening the tribe’s economic foundation.
California Casino Options
California does not authorize commercial casinos to operate within state lines. However, there are approximately 87 tribal casinos in California that offer Class II & class III gaming to players over 18. While tribal casinos are not authorized to provide their gaming options online, there are no state or federal laws that prevent players from accessing offshore gambling sites.
Online CA casinos have been servicing the state since the late 1990s and offer staple casino titles such as slots, blackjack, video poker, roulette, and more. Online players typically gravitate towards the top-rated sites for their extensive library of games and wagering options.
Some of the perks often associated with online gambling include bigger bonuses, lucrative reward packages, and the integration of cryptocurrency. Today, many sites allow players to gamble with Bitcoin or other altcoins such as Litecoin, Cardano, Ethereum, and Dogecoin.