However, the situation was recently resolved after Ratcliff agreed to sell his ownership interests and permanently relinquish his gaming license.
There were concerns by the Indiana Gaming Commission that caused a pause in the casino moving forward regarding one of the casino’s owners whose gaming license had been previously suspended – former Spectacle Entertainment CEO Rod Ratcliff. Younger brothers Marlon and Michael would later join up.
It’s where brothers Jackie, Tito and Jermaine founded the group in 1965. The $300 million development is located in Gary – the Jackson’s hometown. After some delay, Hard Rock officials announced a May 14 opening date. It’s been more than a year since members of the Jackson 5 helped celebrate a groundbreaking for the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana is expected to open May 14, 2021.