Hard Rock International is to develop and operate a gaming facility at a racetrack in the US state of Ohio.
The proposed Northfield Park project, which hinges on whether the Ohio legislature will allow an expansion of video lottery terminals at racetracks, is estimated to be worth $275m and is to include a Hard Rock-branded gaming centre and entertainment facilities.
Hard Rock International has entered into a joint venture with Milstein Entertainment to develop what company chairman Jim Allen described as a "state-of-the-art venue" offering "world-class" entertainment.
"Being from north-east Ohio, I take great pride in the region and the partners we choose to bring here," said Brock Milstein, chairman and CEO of Northfield Park and Milstein Entertainment. "Given the impressive history of the Hard Rock brand and its reputation for developing fun and unique experiences around the world, we couldn't have chosen a better global brand to develop and operate this venue."
Northfield Park is located just 15 miles south of Cleveland and conducts more than 200 nights of live racing a year. Expanding the gaming facilities there is expected to create 1,000 new jobs.
