Lakes Entertainment Inc. announced it expects to begin construction of an event center at Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort, during the second quarter of 2013. The event center will replace existing convention space which is currently being converted into a gaming facility that will feature approximately 550 video lottery terminals, a casino bar and a new lobby food and beverage outlet. The new event center will be able to accommodate large groups and will also feature multiple flexible use meeting rooms and a formal high-end board room.

The gaming facility is expected to be open during the second quarter of 2013, and the event center is scheduled to be available for use in the fourth quarter of 2013.