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

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

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…
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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

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…
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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…
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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…
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