Hard Rock Casino Rockford on Wednesday could take another step toward state license approval when 815 Entertainment LLC makes its case before the Illinois Gaming Board.

Final approval is not expected this week. But Rockford will become the first from a group of six casino proposals allowed under a state gaming expansion to make its case for a “preliminary suitability determination.” It is one of several required remaining steps in the approval process.

“The Hard Rock Rockford team eagerly anticipates presenting the highlights of its plan to the Illinois Gaming Board on Wednesday and will be available to answer questions,” said spokeswoman Pam Maher of KMK Media Group.