By Jerome García

Casino

Hard Rock Casino near Bakersfield, CA Receives Federal Approval

January 23, 2021

The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino project near Bakersfield, California moved one step forward after the Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs signed the approval that the Tejon Indian Tribe can operate a venue at the proposed location.   Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tejon Project Moves One Step Forward The Tejon Indian Tribe received federal […]

By Julie Moraine

Business

HRI and SGA Set New Digital Space Gaming Joint Venture

December 15, 2020

More and more land-based casino operators look towards the digital space to differentiate their market exposure amid the ongoing health crisis, with the latest being Hard Rock International (HRI). The Seminole Tribe-owned gaming and hospitality brand announced Tuesday Hard Rock Digital would be established as part of the operator’s commitment to expand its portfolio in […]

By Fiona Simmons

Casino

Temporary Casinos in Bristol to Open in 2022 at the Earliest

November 25, 2020

Drafting emergency casino gaming regulations in the south-west Virginian city of Bristol in September was just the beginning of a long regulatory process that might take until late spring 2020 to ensure the proper supervision of gambling venues and their employees. The First Possible Opening Date to be in April The initial timeline for the opening of […]

By Julie Moraine

Casino

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Is Hiring Live Dealers

November 5, 2020

Hard Rock is looking to hire around 200 live dealers for its new casino resort in Indiana, multiple media sources report. The $300 million premier casino and entertainment destination, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, is scheduled to open doors in the spring of 2021. Modern Casino Resort Located adjacent to the 80/94 Burr Street Interchange, […]

By Fiona Simmons

Business

Gaming Innovation Group and Hard Rock Terminate Contract

September 30, 2020

Sports betting technology provider Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) and Hard Rock International (HRI) mutually agreed to terminate their partnership. The 5-year contract was signed in November 2018 as the Seminole-owned casino brand was looking to add a sports betting option to its online product offering. Despite that both parties outlined the mutual partnership was a […]

By Mike Johnson

Casino

The Push for Hard Rock Casino & Resort in Bristol Continues

August 30, 2020

Advocates for the Bristol casino are continuing to lobby for the lucrative project, hailing its impact on the regional economy, with the most recent event being a Zoom meeting held among members of the airport commission Thursday. The United Company, one of the partners with the Seminole Tribe for the project outlined that if the […]

By Jerome García

Casino

Virginia Lottery Board Approves the Bristol Casino Project

July 12, 2020

Hard Rock International has been pre-certified by the Virginia Lottery to develop and operate a casino in Bristol, Virginia. The Board of the Virginia Lottery approved the casino operator during its quarterly meeting, July 15, held through electronic communication means. City Casinos Along the Stateline Hard Rock International was the sole candidate to build a […]

By Mike Johnson

Casino

Hard Rock Casinos in Florida Reopen on Friday, June 12

June 11, 2020

Hard Rock venues in Florida reopen tomorrow. The venues will follow strict social distancing protocols and enhanced sanitation procedures. Hard Rock Properties in Florida Reopen Tomorrow Florida’s casinos reopen as of tomorrow, June 12. The casinos in the state were closed back in mid-March. The prime reason for the closure was the growing COVID-19 pandemic. […]

By Mike Johnson

Casino

Hard Rock’s Bristol Casino Resort Project Receiving Positive Feedback

May 24, 2020

Bristol City Council received mostly positive feedback regarding the casino resort project, one of five Virginia legislature has approved to be constructed and operated in 5 cities located along the state line. At a public hearing on Thursday city officials heard in-person and e-mailed comments from citizens regarding the proposal by Hard Rock International, the […]

By Mike Johnson

Casino

Terre Haute’s $125M Casino Complex Gets the Go-Ahead by Indiana Regulator

May 17, 2020

Indiana casino operator Spectacle Jack was approved by the Indiana Gaming Commission Friday to develop and operate a casino complex in the city of Terre Haute. The state regulator decided to finally give the go-ahead of the $125 million project during a virtual meeting, after certain changes within the parent company ownership were implemented and […]