KERN COUNTY, Calif. (KABC) -- The Hard Rock Casino Tejon is putting the finishing touches on what county leaders call the largest private hospitality investment in Kern County history.
The casino will feature a 150,000-square-foot gaming floor with more than 2,000 slot machines, over 50 live table games and VIP rooms for blackjack and baccarat.
The facility is expected to create over 1,000 permanent jobs for the community. The casino is a partnership between the Tejon Tribe and Hard Rock International.
"We knew it was important to bring this project in ahead of schedule, ahead of the holidays, and that is exactly what we're going to do. And so in just a handful of weeks, we're going to light up this beautiful property, couldn't be more excited," said Chris Kelley, president of Hard R