Hard Rock International Appoints Kresimar SpaJIC as Senior Vice President of Online Gaming

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. January 21, 2016

ORLANDO, FL. January 21, 2016 - Hard Rock International - owner of one of the world's mostrecognizable
brands - announces the appointment of industry leader, Kresimir Spajic, as SVP of Online
Gaming. In this new position, Spajic will be responsible for leading the vision, strategy and operational
execution behind the brand's investment across interactive gaming platforms. Spajic will be instrumental

“With his numerous achievements and outstanding results in past leadership roles, Kresimir brings a wealth of knowledge to the brand,” says Jon Lucas, executive vice president of Hotel & Casino operations for Hard Rock International. “Kresimir's abundant domestic and international experience in the online gaming industry makes him an ideal fit for this position, and we look forward to seeing our gaming business continue to grow under his leadership.”

Prior to joining Hard Rock, Spajic was the principal consultant of online gaming at Rush Street Gaming, Chicago casino operator, where he worked closely with the company's top management on an online gaming business model, market penetration strategies, organizational structure and vendor agreements. Spajic also served as the principal consultant and project leader of online gaming for the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa at Boyd Gaming Group. In addition, Spajic previously held various executive roles in the online gaming and marketing and advertising industry, and has significant experience in general management, multi-territory business operations management, marketing, business development and project management.

Internationally recognized as a world-class entertainment and lifestyle brand, Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos offer stylish and contemporary design, unparalleled service and the thread that unites them all - music. Hard Rock's portfolio of Hotels and Casinos are located in the world's most enviable resort destinations, as well as urban gateway cities. Hard Rock Hotels cater to the evolving and distinctive needs of today's cosmopolitan, modern travelers, who seek a reprieve from traditional, predictable properties, whether for business or leisure travel. For more information or to book a stay at any of the Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos, please visit www.hardrockhotels.com.

About Hard Rock International

With a total of 212 venues in 69 countries, including 162 cafes, 23 hotels and 11 casinos, Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. HRI owns the global trademark for all Hard Rock brands. The company owns, operates and franchises Cafes in iconic cities including London, New York, San Francisco, Sydney and Dubai. HRI also owns, licenses and/or manages hotel/casino properties worldwide. Destinations include the company's two most successful Hotel and Casino properties in Tampa and Hollywood, Fl., both owned and operated by HRI parent company The Seminole Tribe of Florida, as well as other exciting locations including Bali, Chicago, Cancun, Ibiza, Las Vegas, Macau and San Diego. Upcoming new Hard Rock Cafe locations include San Juan, Reykjavik and Gran Canaria, Spain. New Hard Rock Hotel projects include Atlanta, Berlin, Daytona Beach, Dubai, Los Cabos, Tenerife, Abu Dhabi, and Shenzhen and Haikou in China. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com.

Contact:
ALYCIA REA/DANIELLA DELAOSA
THE ZIMMERMAN AGENCY
[email protected]
850.668.2222