{"id":44005,"date":"2020-12-15T10:15:09","date_gmt":"2020-12-15T10:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaming-awards.com\/NEWS\/?p=44005"},"modified":"2020-12-15T10:15:09","modified_gmt":"2020-12-15T10:15:09","slug":"hard-rock-digital-hires-former-stars-boss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaming-awards.com\/NEWS\/hard-rock-digital-hires-former-stars-boss\/","title":{"rendered":"Hard Rock Digital Hires Former Stars Boss"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_28158\" style=\"width: 259px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28158\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28158\" src=\"https:\/\/gaming-awards.com\/NEWS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Rafi-Ashkenazi-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaming-awards.com\/NEWS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Rafi-Ashkenazi-249x300.jpg 249w, https:\/\/gaming-awards.com\/NEWS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Rafi-Ashkenazi.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-28158\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rafi Ashkenazi<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Hard Rock International has announced the launch of Hard Rock Digital as part of its innovation and diversification of its portfolio in high-growth markets. Hard Rock Digital is a joint venture with gaming industry veterans, and will be the exclusive Hard Rock and Seminole Gaming (SGA) vehicle for interactive gaming and sports betting, globally.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Hard Rock Digital will leverage HRI and SGA\u2019s extensive database of more than 130 million customers and footprint of nearly 250 land-based venues across 76 countries to provide an omni-channel offering for interactive gaming and sports betting.\u00a0 Hard Rock Digital will be fully capitalized by SGA, HRI and its partners, providing full financial support and backing for this new joint venture. SGA maintains an investment-grade rating from both S&amp;P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u201cWith the launch of Hard Rock Digital, we are broadening our digital business which enhances consumer experiences and offerings across our interactive gaming and sportsbook offerings,\u201d said Jim Allen, Chairman of HRI. \u201cHard Rock Digital also intends to pursue strategic branding and distribution opportunities both within the U.S. and globally.\u00a0 In the U.S. alone, the potential future market size is estimated at $7 billion for sports betting and $14 billion for online gaming*.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Hard Rock Digital will be managed by gaming industry leaders Rafi Ashkenazi, Executive Managing Director and Executive Chair, Marlon Goldstein, Executive Managing Director and CEO and Matt Primeaux, Executive Managing Director and President.\u00a0 Mr. Ashkenazi will join Hard Rock Digital in 2021 following a garden leave period. Prior to the formation of Hard Rock Digital, the executives were part of the leadership team that facilitated the growth and transformation of several technology and interactive gaming businesses, including Playtech, The Stars Group, and FOX Bet. The management team will report to a newly formed, independent Board of Directors for Hard Rock Digital, which will be chaired by Jim Allen, Chairman of HRI. Hard Rock Digital will be based in Hollywood, FL.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u201cWe are honored to join forces with Hard Rock International on this new venture,\u201d said Marlon Goldstein, Executive Managing Director and CEO for Hard Rock Digital. \u201cHard Rock International is consistently at the forefront of innovation and vision in the gaming industry and the \u2018Hard Rock\u2019 gaming, hospitality and entertainment venues are iconic worldwide.\u00a0 We look forward to providing an authentic, digital experience for Hard Rock\u2019s global fan base within a comprehensive, omni-channel offering.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hard Rock International has announced the launch of Hard Rock Digital as part of its innovation and diversification of its portfolio in high-growth markets. 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