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ATHENS, Greece, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Hard Rock International and GEK TERNA Group held a special event in Athens

yesterday signaling the official start of their partnership for the

construction and operation of an integrated resort and casino, located in the

iconic area of the Athens Riviera, within the context of "The Ellinikon"

development.  Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens, which is set to open in 2026,

will be a unique destination in Europe, combining a 5-Star luxury hotel, a

world class gaming floor, a premier meeting and convention space, a

state-of-the-art entertainment venue, internationally renowned food and

beverage, luxurious Rock® Spa and Pool Complex, and a high-end retail promenade.

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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens will be an international destination, offering

its visitors an exciting mix of entertainment, food and beverage, and

accommodations, embracing the Mediterranean climate and providing special

outdoor spaces.

"We are thrilled to announce the partnership with GEK TERNA Group and further

expand Hard Rock's reach across the globe in the great City of Athens," said

Jim Allen, Hard Rock International Chairman. "This development will bring over

3,000 jobs to the people of Greece and we look forward to bring our unique

brand of entertainment to provide an unparalleled experience for guests of all

ages."

"This development will create a premium tourism spot, expected to offer

employment to thousands of people, yield significant revenues to the public

sector, and add value to Greece's brand," said George Peristeris, Chairman and

CEO of GEK TERNA Group. "Along with Hard Rock we are realizing a private

investment of over 1 billion euros, reaffirming our trust in Greece's prospects

and potential."

The development brings a vibrant casino comprised of 200 tables and 2,000

gaming machines and a tower that consists of more than 1,000 guest rooms and

suites overlooking the waterfront or views across Athens to the Parthenon.

Additionally, the project includes the highest outdoor rooftop terrace in

Athens with a rooftop pool deck, bars, and the Rock® Spa and Body Rock Fitness.

Construction of the project is expected to begin within the first months of

2023 and last about 3 years, setting the opening of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Athens in 2026.

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SOURCE: Hard Rock International

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