Represented Hard Rock International in successfully responding to competitive RFPs in several international jurisdictions, including Catalonia (Barcelona, Spain) and Ottawa, Ontario, and preparing related disclosures and applications. Hard Rock was selected as the winning proponent in both jurisdictions, and is currently operating a casino in Ottawa that is being developed into “Hard Rock Ottawa.”
Represented Hard Rock International in successfully responding to the City of Rockford’s (Illinois) competitive Request for Proposals, in which Hard Rock was selected as the winning proponent, clearing the way for Hard Rock to develop and operate Hard Rock Casino Rockford pending licensure from the Illinois Gaming Board.
Represent Hard Rock International in successfully responding to the City of Bristol (Virginia) competitive Request for Proposals, in which Hard Rock was selected as the winning proponent, clearing the way for Hard Rock to develop and operate Hard Rock Casino Bristol pending licensure from the Virginia Lottery.
Successfully represented Empire Resorts, Inc. and related entities in submitting an application and response to the New York State Gaming Facility Location Board's Request for Applications to Develop and Operate a Gaming Facility in New York State, and presenting the project to the Board. The project was subsequently awarded one of the four available Gaming Facility licenses within New York State.