Hard Rock International Named Land-Based Operator of the Year

Hard Rock International was recognized as the Land-Based Operator of the Year at the 2026 Global Gaming Awards Americas, held in Las Vegas on September 28. This marks the third time the company has received this honor.

The award acknowledges Hard Rock's significant growth and operational excellence over the past year. Judges highlighted the successful opening of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa in Canada and the ongoing development of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon in Kern County, California.

Hard Rock is also advancing several major projects, including the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, which will feature a new 42-story guitar-shaped hotel tower on the Strip. Other developments include the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens in Greece and Hard Rock at Metropolitan Park in Queens, New York.

In addition to the top operator award, Hard Rock International was a finalist for "Responsible Business of the Year" and "Property of the Year" for its Tejon casino. The company was also shortlisted for awards related to digital operations and customer loyalty programs, demonstrating its broad reach in the gaming sector.