Team Members at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Receive Over $10 Million in Bonuses During Town Hall Events, Continuing Hard Rock’s Legacy of Paying Bonuses

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Plus, Team Members Win $100,000 in Cash & Prizes during Town Hall Events, With News of Multi-Million Dollar Investments, Capital Improvements and Show-Stopping Entertainment Announced ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (February 21, 2023) – Continuing its legacy of paying bonuses to team members, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City has elated thousands of union and non-union…

Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming Release 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

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‘Fifty Years Forward’ outlines efforts to improve lives, help communities and sustain the earth, infused with the power of music HOLLYWOOD, Fla., February 15, 2023/ Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming today announced the release of its 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report: Fifty Years Forward. Social purpose has propelled Hard Rock since its inception in…

Hard Rock® Completes Acquisition of The Mirage Hotel & Casino®

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LAS VEGAS, NEV. – Hard Rock International (HRI) on Friday received regulatory approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission for its acquisition of The Mirage Hotel & Casino from MGM Resorts International. HRI assumed operations control of the property as of 6 a.m. Monday, December 19. Under terms of the transaction, HRI paid $1.075 billion in…

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol Breaks Ground at Permanent Location

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BRISTOL, Va., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — This afternoon, Hard Rock International and the Bristol community celebrated the groundbreaking of the long-awaited permanent casino located at 500 Gate City Highway. The celebration featured a commemorative shovel groundbreaking with Hard Rock representatives and local community leaders. “From the very start, this property’s economic and community impact…

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Donates $750,000 to Tampa Bay Charities

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Celebrates National Philanthropy Day TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa donated a total of $750,000 to a group of Tampa Bay charities, which helped to celebrate National Philanthropy Day. “The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Seminole Hard Rock Tampa take pride in their ongoing support of the…

Hard Rock International Announces Key Leadership Appointments for Las Vegas and Atlantic City Properties

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HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Joe Lupo has been named President of the future Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, subject to regulatory approval of Hard Rock International’s previously announced plans to purchase The Mirage Hotel & Casino from MGM Resorts International. Lupo will take over the role once the Nevada Gaming Commission licensing process has…

‘Bristol Casino – Future Home of Hard Rock’ Opens Doors to the Public

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Bristol Property is Virginia’s First Casino Bristol, VA (July 8, 2022) – This morning, ‘Bristol Casino – Future Home of Hard Rock’ celebrated its grand opening with a ceremony featuring Hard Rock executives and partners, state and local officials, local community members and business and civic leaders to celebrate the newest economic driver in Bristol,…

Hard Rock International Commences Partnership with GEK TERNA Group to Create a Luxury Resort and Casino in the Heart of the Athens Riviera

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The renowned brands kicked off the partnership with a special event in Athens, the home of the luxury resort, casino and entertainment venue set to open in 2026 June 23, 2022/ATHENS, GR – Hard Rock International and GEK TERNA Group held a special event in Athens yesterday signaling the official start of their partnership for…

Hard Rock Announces Grand Opening Date for ‘Bristol Casino – Future Home of Hard Rock’ 

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New, full-service temporary casino to open July 8, 2022 BRISTOL, VA (March 30, 2022) – Hard Rock International today announced the Grand Opening Date for ‘Bristol Casino – Future Home of Hard Rock,’ a temporary full-service casino at 500 Gate City Highway in Bristol, Virginia. “We are excited to open the casino, and welcome guests,” said…

It’s Official: Rockford’s Hard Rock Casino Gets License Approval

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — On Thursday, the Illinois Gaming Board voted 4-0 to grant a license to Hard Rock Casino Rockford. However, “Hard Rock Casino Rockford cannot commence construction on or begin gaming at the proposed facility without first submitting the required disclosures and receiving the request and receiving the appropriate IGB approval,” the gaming…

Hard Rock Sportsbook to Launch in Arizona in Partnership With Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise

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Flagstaff, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (NNGE) and Hard Rock Digital have joined forces to launch the Hard Rock Sportsbook mobile app in Arizona. The Navajo Nation is the largest federally-recognized Native American Nation in the US with an enrolled membership of approximately 401,000 and trust lands totaling 27,000 square miles. The NNGE,…

Hard Rock International Announces Agreement to Purchase The Mirage Las Vegas Hotel and Casino

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HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Hard Rock International, the legendary hospitality and entertainment company, today announced its agreement to acquire the operations of The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas from MGM Resorts International, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. Through the acquisition, Hard Rock plans to build an iconic Guitar-shaped Hotel which…

Hard Rock Kicks Off Construction Plans for its Temporary Casino in Bristol, Virginia

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New Casino Site to Create 600 New Jobs in the Area HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Dec. 9, 2021 – Hard Rock International today announced construction plans are underway for its temporary casino in Bristol, Virginia. The development of the temporary casino strengthens Hard Rock’s presence and commitment to Bristol, marking the brand’s first major milestone in the…

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and Miami Dolphins Legend Jason Taylor Surprise One Lucky Winner with $100,000 in Celebration of $1 Billion in Jackpots Awarded in 2021

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Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Also Donated $100,000 to the Jason Taylor Foundation During the Celebration HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — On Monday, Nov. 15, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood celebrated surpassing $1 billion in jackpots awarded in 2021 and one lucky winner received a grand prize. At 10 a.m. today, Sergio Montoya from Miami, Fla. was surprised with $100,000 cash after hitting…

Rockford Casino: A Hard Rock Opening Act Opens its Doors to the Public

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Casino the first to open following 2019 gaming expansion legislation Rockford, IL – This morning, the Rockford Casino: A Hard Rock Opening Act celebrated its grand opening with a ceremony featuring Hard Rock executives, local community members and civic leaders to celebrate the newest economic driver and long-awaited attraction in the Northern Illinois region. The…

Hard Rock International Chairman and Seminole Gaming CEO Jim Allen to be next AGA Board Chairman

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AGA Board elects Allen to two-year term beginning January 2022 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Gaming Association (AGA) announced Hard Rock International Chairman and Seminole Gaming CEO Jim Allen as the association’s next chairman. The AGA board of directors elected Allen to succeed Aristocrat Technologies CEO Trevor Croker, who has served as AGA chairman since…

Seminole Tribe of Florida Signs Agreements with Five Pari-Mutuels In Preparation for Hard Rock Sportsbook Mobile App Launch in Florida

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Partnership Highlights Initial Success of Seminole Gaming Compact HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Oct. 28, 2021 – Five Florida pari-mutuels have entered into marketing agreements with the Seminole Tribe of Florida in preparation for the launch of sports betting in the state. News of the pari-mutuel agreements is among the highlights of a Gaming Compact news update to the…

Hospital Nurse Who Treats COVID Patients Wins $112,245 2022 BMW X7 As Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Celebrates Billion-Dollar Jackpot Milestone

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NFL Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks Surprises Spring Hill, Fla. Resident Duane Kelloway TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Duane Kelloway, a Spring Hill resident and hospital nurse who treats COVID patients, won a $112,245 2022 BMW X7 M50i as part of a celebration of $1 billion in jackpots paid out so far in 2021 by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino…

Seminole Hard Rock Named Top “Employer of Choice” in Gaming Industry; One in Three Respondents Ranked It Highest Among 34 Brick and Mortar Casino Companies With First Place Finish Five of the Past Six Years

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Hard Rock Online Casino Voted Employer of Choice among iGaming and Mobile Sports Betting Organizations HOLLYWOOD, Fla., March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Casino Gaming Industry Executives have once again voted Seminole Hard Rock as the top “Employer of Choice” in the gaming industry, according to results of the latest Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey, which rated 34 casino…