Atlantic City, NJ (June 26, 2025) –- Ahead of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City’s official seventh anniversary on June 28, a date officially proclaimed “Hard Rock Day” by Atlantic City officials in 2018, the resort reinforced its commitment to the local Atlantic City Community with several community events held June 25 and 26.
On June 25, Jim Allen, Chief Executive Officer of Seminole Gaming and Chairman of Hard Rock International, George Goldhoff, President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, and Michael Sampson, General Manager of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, gathered with Atlantic City community members at the New Shiloh Baptist Church for a Neighborhood Town Hall.
Image: Jim Allen, chairman of Hard Rock International and chief executive officer of Seminole Gaming
A regularly held event, the evening offered community members the opportunity to engage directly with Hard Rock leadership, share ideas, and explore areas for community enrichment. During the event Hard Rock presented the church with $10,000 in donations to support its efforts in providing vital resources to the local community.
Celebrations continued when Hard Rock Atlantic City team members gathered to pack 777 birthday-themed food boxes alongside lookalikes of the world’s most famous musicians for the Community FoodBank of New Jersey on the morning of June 26. A longstanding community partner, the Community FoodBank of New Jersey uses these themed boxes to help food-insecure children celebrate birthdays throughout the year.
Additionally, a community luncheon was hosted on June 26 where Hard Rock presented $7,000 donations to seven local organizations that benefit Atlantic City’s most underserved communities. Recipients included Jewish Family Services, Covenant House, The Arc of Atlantic County, Veteran’s Haven South, AC Pride, Diabetes Training Camp Foundation, and Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation.
Since opening in 2018, Hard Rock Atlantic City has continuously supported organizations within its local community, donating millions to over 500 community organizations in Atlantic City and the surrounding Atlantic County area.
“As we celebrate our anniversary, we proudly reflect on seven years of success, growth, and community connection,” said George Goldhoff, President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. “Together with our owners, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, and our partners, Jack Morris and Joe and Michael Jingoli, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible guests, dedicated team members, and our vibrant local community.”
Image: Jackson Brown
Additional celebrations include performances by Incubus with Manchester Orchestra and special guest Paris Jackson and oceanfront fireworks on June 27 and legendary singer-songwriter Jackson Browne on June 28.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
With the legendary Atlantic City Boardwalk as its backdrop, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City has become Atlantic City’s go-to entertainment destination. The property features an award-winning gaming floor that offers 2,425 slots, 130 table games, and a dedicated Sportsbook. Boasting more than 15 food and beverage offerings, guests are able to enjoy fine dining at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, Kuro, and Il Mulino, to casual fare at Hard Rock Cafe, YOUYU Noodle Bar, Sugar Factory and Fresh Harvest Buffet. The music-inspired resort offers guests a glimpse into the world’s most valuable and largest music memorabilia collection, along with services from Rock Spa® & Salon, which offers rhythm and music inspired treatments like the Soul Survivor Massage. With more than 150,000 square feet of meeting and event space, Hard Rock Atlantic City can fit any bill from intimate board meetings to large-scale conferences. For more information or to book your stay, please visit hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com.
About Hard Rock®
Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in over 70 countries spanning 309 locations that include owned/licensed or managed Hotels, Casinos, Rock Shops®, Live Performance Venues and Cafes. HRI also launched a joint venture named Hard Rock Digital in 2020, an online sportsbook, retail sportsbook and internet gaming platform. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia at more than 88,000 pieces, which are displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock Hotels has been honored by J.D. Power’s North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study as the number one brand in Outstanding Guest Satisfaction for two consecutive years, and among the top Upper Upscale Hotels for four consecutive years. HRI became the first privately-owned gaming company designated a U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal in 2021 and has since been honored threefold. Hard Rock was also honored by Forbes among the World’s Best Employers, as well as Best Employers for Women, Diversity and New Grads and a Top Large Employer in the Travel & Leisure, Gaming, and Entertainment Industry. In the 2022 Global Gaming Awards, Hard Rock was named Land-Based Operator of the Year for the second time in four years. Hard Rock International currently holds investment grades from primary investment-grade rating agencies: S&P Global Ratings (BBB) and Fitch Ratings (BBB). For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.
