Hard Rock International Named Land-Based Operator Of The Year At Global Gaming Awards Americas

The award marks the third time the company has received the title, which recognises the performance of land-based casino operators and their properties over the previous year.

Winners were selected by a panel of 100 senior gaming industry executives, with the voting process independently adjudicated by KPMG US.

Hard Rock Recognised Following Expansion

Judges highlighted Hard Rock’s growth and operational performance over the past 12 months, including the opening of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa, its first fully integrated resort in Canada.

The company also completed Phase One of the development of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon in Kern County, California, in November 2025.

Hard Rock is progressing several additional projects, including Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, which is set to feature a new 42-storey guitar-shaped hotel tower on the Las Vegas Strip.

Other developments include Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens, an integrated resort project in the Greek capital, and Hard Rock at Metropolitan Park in Queens, New York, in partnership with Steve Cohen.

Jeff Hook, chief operating officer at Hard Rock International, said:

“We're honoured to once again be recognised by the Global Gaming Awards Americas.

“This recognition demonstrates how Hard Rock has built an unmatched gaming experience rooted in 55 years of music heritage and motivates us to keep raising the bar for our valued guests around the world.”

Hard Rock Receives Further Award Recognition

Hard Rock International was also runner-up for Responsible Business of the Year, recognising its responsible gaming and social impact initiatives.

Hard Rock Casino Tejon was runner-up for Property of the Year. Developed in partnership with the Tejon Indian Tribe, the property opened in autumn 2025 and features 150,000 square feet of gaming space approximately 90 minutes north of Los Angeles.

The company was also shortlisted for Digital Operator of the Year for Hard Rock Bet and Customer Loyalty Program of the Year for Unity by Hard Rock.