Entertainment and Special Events News

Hard Rock International appoints John P. Rees as Senior Vice President of Hotel Operations
3 Jan 2024

In this role, Rees is responsible for leading and supporting all facets of hotel operations across the Hard Rock International portfolio, including both corporate-managed and franchised locations.

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Mohegan bolsters corporate executive team
1 Jan 2024

Joffre Wells joins executive team as VP of Capital Markets, Investor Relations and Corporate Treasurer. Kelly Leung and Kelly Sullivan have also been promoted to the Mohegan Leadership Team.

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Hard Rock International breaks ground on Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens
27 Dec 2023

Last week, Hard Rock International, GEK TERNA Group and the Athens community celebrated the groundbreaking of the luxury resort and casino in the heart of the Athens Rivera.

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Moorman takes fourth place at the 2023 World Poker Tour World Championship
22 Dec 2023

On the final day of the WPT World Championship at the Wynn Las Vegas, ACR Pro Chris Moorman finished in fourth place in the $10,400 buy-in WPT World Championship, taking home $2,095,300.

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Sepiol wins 2023 WPT World Championship
22 Dec 2023

Dan Sepiol claims his spot in the World Poker Tour Champions Club and wins a grand prize of $5,282,954 by conquering the 2023 WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas.

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World Series of Poker Paradise crowning first champion
15 Dec 2023

Atlantis at Paradise Island Resort and Casino saw Stanislav Zegal conquer a field of 3,008 entrants to win $2 million and the first-of-its-kind WSOP Paradise Main Event gold bracelet.

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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon breaks ground
15 Dec 2023

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon will be more than 700,000 square feet of which 150,000 square feet will be gaming space, featuring 2,500 slots, 48 table games, and video poker machines.

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Seminole Hard Rock appoints Elena Alvarez as Senior VP of Marketing and Brand Partnerships
12 Dec 2023

In this new role, the company veteran will be responsible for the development of brand activations and integrating assets across Hotels, cafes, retail, and casinos

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World Series of Poker Paradise Main Event is underway
9 Dec 2023

Featuring a massive $15 million guarantee, the event in the Bahamas is headlined by the WSOP Paradise Main Event gold bracelet that now takes center stage, waiting for a champion to take it home.

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Inaugural World Series of Poker Paradise officially started
7 Dec 2023

Festivities in the Bahamas officially got underway on Sunday, 3 December, with Daniel Negreanu delivering the ceremonial Shuffle Up & Deal for the series kicking off Event #1: Mystery Millions.

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Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood announces Poker Open winners
1 Dec 2023

Istvan Briski of Hungary walked away with $647,300 after winning first place in the $3,500 World Poker Tour Championship at the Florida casino.

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MGM aims to transition Empire City Casino to MGM Empire City
30 Nov 2023

MGM Resorts International unveiled its vision to transition Empire City Casino into MGM Empire City, if awarded a commercial casino license for its historic Yonkers.

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Former pro basketball player wins WSOP Europe Main Event
16 Nov 2023

Max Neugebauer, the 26-year-old Austrian, prevailed over a record-setting field of 817 players to earn the title and €1,500,000.

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Viewing schedule released for World Series of Poker Paradise
15 Nov 2023

Set to kick off on 3 December at Atlantis at Paradise Island Resort and Casino in the Bahamas, WSOP Paradise will feature high-stakes events with the biggest names in poker and celebrity appearances.

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Hard Rock Bet relaunches in Florida
8 Nov 2023

In an unexpected twist, the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s online sports wagering application is up-and-running for existing members or bettors who are currently Hard Rock loyalty rewards members.

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