ROCKSINO BY HARD ROCK DEADWOOD: The New Name of the Game in This Wild West Town Hosts Grand Opening

Rocksino by Hard Rock Deadwood stands as the first of its kind in the Hard Rock International portfolio DEADWOOD, S.D., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — With a high-energy kick-off, the Rocksino by Hard Rock Deadwood opened its doors on August 8, becoming the first of its kind in the Hard Rock International portfolio. The grand opening included a…

Opening Act: Construction Starts on Future Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa

New, Exciting Tourism Destination Will Open in 2025 and Feature 150-Room Hotel, Expanded Casino and 1,800 Seat Theater HOLLYWOOD, Fla., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Construction has officially started on Ottawa’s newest tourism and entertainment destination, the future Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa. A groundbreaking ceremony, with guests using Hard Rock’s legendary guitar-handled shovels, was held on June 6 at…

Opening of Rocksino by Hard Rock® Deadwood Scheduled for August 2023

Rocksino will be the only one of its kind in the Hard Rock International portfolio DEADWOOD, S.D., May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Hard Rock International is bringing its unique brand of world-class entertainment to the historic city of Deadwood in the heart of the Black Hills National Forest. The Rocksino by Hard Rock project will celebrate a grand opening on August…

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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,…

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

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

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

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

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…

Multi-Dimensional Support Surfside Program Announced by Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming With a Minimum $250,000 Donation and Dinners for Fire Rescue Teams

Additional Fundraising Campaign to be Tied to Restaurant, Retail and Hotel Purchases Direct Team Member Contributions to be Matched Dollar for Dollar HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (June 30, 2021) — Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming, both owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, today announced a multi-dimensional Support Surfside Program to provide relief for those impacted…

From the Office of Governor Ron Desantis: Governor Ron DeSantis Strikes Historic Gaming Compact with Seminole Tribe of Florida

Agreement Expected to Bolster State Revenues by $6 billion through 2030 Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a historic gaming compact between the State of Florida and the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The agreement will generate the state a minimum of $2.5 billion in new revenue over the next five years and an estimated…

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

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…