Tag: Hard Rock
New York state senator says Mets owner’s $8 billion casino bid could win OK despite her opposition
A state senator who opposes a bill that would boost billionaire Mets owner Steve Cohen’s bid to open a casino complex next to CitiField... more
Expanded, rebranded Hard Rock Hotel and Casino to fill 600 jobs in Ottawa
A new hotel and casino in Ottawa is creating more than 600 positions across a variety of fields, which is a boost to the capital’s... more
Florida: St. Pete cop gave info to man who left explosives at Tampa Hard Rock, police say
A St. Petersburg police officer was arrested Tuesday after investigators determined he gave confidential information to a suspect accused... more
Illinois: Hard Rock Casino Rockford to host its first professional boxing event
Since opening last year, Hard Rock Casino Rockford has hosted events ranging from concerts to banquets. But now, it’s preparing for the... more
Virginia: Hard Rock’s permanent casino prepares for its first NASCAR race weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol is gearing up for an influx of race fans for the first time at its new permanent location. Bristol... more
Jim Allen rose from dog-walking kid to global gambling titan atop the Hard Rock empire
It involved pro football players in a shampoo commercial, but the catchphrase could also apply to Jim Allen: “Never not working.” A... more
Two likely NYC-area casino bidders look to Albany for legislative help
With a deadline for downstate casino applications fast approaching, two likely bidders are trying to clear legal hurdles before applying.... more
Steve Cohen, Hard Rock NYC casino proposal now includes affordable housing in Queens
One outcome of a casino license for the proposed $8-billion Metropolitan Park project near Citi Field would be the development of an... more
New York City: Mets owners are already drilling at Citi Field — without casino bid settled
A state board is still months away from selecting up to three locations for New York City-area casinos but some bidders are rolling the... more
New York City: Community groups criticize senator for backing Metropolitan Park casino bill
A coalition of community groups in Elmhurst, Flushing, Jackson Heights and Corona has criticized State Sen. John Liu for announcing his... more
