Richard Abowitz writes on www.vegasblog.latimes.com : This morning I spoke to a publicist for the Hard Rock and have confirmed that the rumors are true:

The casino will be going into business with adult film star Tera Patrick in a big way.

Other resorts have had Patrick appear as a hostess at their tenant nightclubs. And 40 Deuce at Mandalay Bay had her as a guest burlesque dancer.

But the Hard Rock will be bringing her into the real money by opening Tera Patrick’s Gaming Pit on the main floor of the casino. The dealers will be called Hell’s Belles.

The Hard Rock is trying to put together more specific information for me, but the person I spoke to, who has seen the layout, estimated that this will include about 10 gaming tables.

If so, that would be a substantial part of the casino floor at the Hard Rock. The area is apparently curtained off now but may be open as early as Friday. I have also reached out to Tera Patrick and her partner Evan Seinfeld for an interview.