The USA Today announced some 10Best Readers' Choice Awards, as determined by online voting. “We are beyond excited to receive this award as one of the best casinos in America,” Hard Rock General Manager Todd Moyer said in a release.
“It was only a matter of time until the rest of the country uncovered how special it is here in Siouxland, and I’m happy to see our community recognized on a national scale as an entertainment destination. This is a boon for our economy, our progress and our growth.”
There are more than 1,500 casinos in the U.S., so Moyer said it is "truly an honor" to make the list when vying with several Las Vegas notable facilities. Nominees were chosen by a panel of relevant experts. Online voting was conducted over the past few weeks.
Hard Rock placed ninth on the list, and the top casino was Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City opened in August 2014. Moyer said the casino has won more than 80 readers and guest choice awards from various media outlets, including the 2015 Iowa Tourism Award for Outstanding Attraction.