Hard Rock Cafe

The publication, in the Government Gazette, of the decision of the Minister of Finance for the granting of the "license for the development and operation of a casino with a wide range of activities at the Metropolitan Pole" marks the start of the 1 billion euro investment plan for the construction of the casino and the integrated tourist complex in Ellinikon.

Hard Rock International Chairman and Seminole Gaming CEO Jim Allen announced a binding offer for the casino in the Hellinikon Project, at a press conference in Athens on Friday.
The value of the investment totals 1 billion euros, he said, and will be self-funded with 250 million euros, supplemented by Greek and foreign bank loans.

A company from the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi Financial Group, on Wednesday announced that Hard Rock Cafe Podgorica will soon open its doors as the first in a chain of cafe-restaurants planned for the region.

Last year, the company, in cooperation with the Hard Rock International, became the owners of the franchise for the Balkan region.