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…
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…
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 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,…
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…
Seminole Hard Rock Finished First for the Second Year in a Row And Finished First for Six of the Past Seven Years HOLLYWOOD, Fla., (February 15, 2022) – For the second year in a row, casino gaming industry executives have voted Seminole Hard Rock as the top “Employer of Choice” among brick and mortar casino…
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…
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,…
Black History Month is approaching fast, and Atlantic City will be the site of one special celebration featuring a pop-up museum exhibit and a special performance by Kirk Franklin, among other events. The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City announced on Wednesday, January 5 that they will be the site of a special tribute to Black…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
First Privately-Owned Gaming Company to Earn U.S. Best Designation HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (April 13, 2021) – Seminole Hard Rock has been recognized as a 2021 U.S. Best Managed Company, the first time a privately-owned gaming organization has been awarded the U.S. Best distinction. The 2021 designees are U.S. private companies that have demonstrated excellence in strategic…
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…
Transaction Allows Hard Rock® to Expand its Existing London Portfolio LONDON, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hard Rock International announced today that the world-renowned entertainment and hospitality brand has acquired the casino premise license from The Ritz Club in London, UK. This transaction will allow Hard Rock to seek out and establish a new casino premise in London, continuing Hard…
Hard Rock Digital to Expand Hard Rock’s Focus on Online Sportsbook, Retail Sportsbook and Internet Gaming HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Dec. 14, 2020 – Hard Rock International (HRI), a global leader in hospitality and entertainment, today announced the launch of Hard Rock Digital as part of its ongoing commitment to innovation and diversification of its portfolio in…
Seminole Hard Rock Wins Land-Based Operator of the Year Award, Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Wins Property of the Year Award HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (Oct. 30, 2020) – Seminole Hard Rock and its Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood won two top honors at the Global Gaming…