By Julie Moraine

Casino

IGCB Approved Rockford Temp Casino Exec Personnel, Investors

July 15, 2021

A temporary casino project in Illinois moved a step further after the state gaming regulator approved a series of businesses, owners and executive personnel to run the facility. Management Personnel Approved The Illinois Gaming Control Board (IGCB) approved the chief investors behind the temporary Hard Rock casino in Rockford, the owner of Dotty’s gambling café […]

By Eva Ivanova

Casino

Hard Rock Atlantic City Adds Industry Executive Michael Woodside to its Ranks

July 7, 2021

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City has hired gaming veteran Michael Woodside as its new vice president of entertainment and marketing services. Michael Woodside joins Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City welcomes industry veteran Michael Woodside as its new VP of entertainment and marketing services. In […]

By Stoyan Todorov

Industry

Illinois Officials Approve Temporary Hard Rock Casino for Rockford

June 28, 2021

Rockford, a city in Illinois about 90 miles west from Chicago, is one step closer to opening a Hard Rock Casino. Construction of the new casino may commence this week, according to Senator Dave Syverson. The location, which formerly served as a convention center and restaurant, is owned by a family who was initially part of […]

By Erik Gibbs

Casino

Hard Rock’s Indiana Plans Teeter as Spectacle Still Not in the Clear

June 15, 2021

Spectacle Entertainment has a fitting name. It’s been a spectacle for the past couple of years, with gaming regulators and law enforcement in Indiana investigating several people linked to the company for breaking the law. A rule recently issued by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) could cause additional problems for the company, as well as […]

By Stoyan Todorov

Casino

Hard Rock International Adds Messi as Brand Ambassador

June 14, 2021

Ahead of its 50th anniversary, Hard Rock International has signed Barcelona forward Lionel Messi as its brand ambassador.  Messi to Boost Hard Rock International Popularity  Known for its customer-focused attitude, Hard Rock International has expanded its list of stars signing up with a new soccer legend to boost awareness and promote its IP. The renowned land-based casino operator […]

By Erik Gibbs

Casino

High-end Hard Rock Atlantic City Gamblers Can Get a New High-Flying Perk

June 7, 2021

Hard Rock Atlantic City, Hard Rock International’s (HRI) rebirth of the former Trump Taj Mahal, is banking on luxury to attract more high rollers. The casino, which has become a mainstay of the Atlantic City gambling scene since opening in 2018, is going to launch a new private jet service to whisk VIPs back and […]

By Jerome García

Casino

Hard Rock to Reinvest $20M in Its Atlantic City Property

May 4, 2021

Hard Rock is going to reinvest some $20 million in its Atlantic City property. The company plans capital improvements such as a new dining outlet, a new Starbucks, suite renovations, and more slots and table games. Hard Rock to Reinvest $20M in Capital Improvements Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City revealed Monday that it […]

By Martina-Nikoleta Tsvetkova

Industry

OPTX, Hard Rock Lake Tahoe Team Up to Boost Operational Efficiency

April 21, 2021

Real-time insights provider OPTX and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Lake Tahoe have entered into a partnership, under which the Las Vegas company will analyze the casino’s data with the aim of streamlining operations. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Lake Tahoe to Understand Better its Clients Through OPTX OPTX, a tech start-up dedicated […]

By Erik Gibbs

Casino

Majestic Star to Turn Off Lights for the Last Time Next Week

April 9, 2021

It’s the end of an era in Northern Indiana in more ways than one. The Majestic Star, the first casino ever to grace the area’s landscape, is going to close down permanently next week, 25 years after it welcomed its first gamblers. Located on Lake Michigan, the floating casino is part of a dying breed that is being […]

By Mike Johnson

Casino

Hard Rock International’s Digital Growth Would Be Exciting to Watch

February 15, 2021

With Hard Rock International launching a dedicated interactive business, the company is confident in the future of online gambling. Digital Growth Potential Certainly Big for HRI Hard Rock International is ready to dabble in new verticals. And, specifically online casino gaming and interactive wagering, amid myriad other activities that are currently on the company’s plate. […]