Hard Rock Bet Casino has been named Casino Operator of the Year at the SBC Awards Americas 2026. The award was presented on June 10 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino complex in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where 600 industry leaders gathered for the second annual ceremony honoring the best in North and Latin American gaming.
Hard Rock Bet Casino Wins Casino Operator of the Year
The Casino Operator of the Year – North America award is among the most competitive categories the SBC Awards Americas puts forward. Hard Rock Bet Casino was chosen from a finalist field that included BetMGM, Caesars Entertainment, Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant, FanDuel Casino and Rush Street Interactive, five of the biggest names in the industry.
Winners are determined by an independent judging panel drawn from across the gaming industry.
“Winning Casino Operator of the Year at the SBC Awards Americas is a tremendous honor and a real testament to the talent and dedication across our entire team,” said Rich Criado, VP of Casino at Hard Rock Digital. “We’ve had a fierce focus on building a best-in-class casino experience for our players — from the games we offer to the rewards and promotions that keep them coming back — and to have that work recognized on a stage like this means a lot. I’m incredibly proud of everyone who has contributed to getting us here, and this is great motivation to keep raising the bar for our players.”
Hard Rock Family Earns Several Nominations
The Casino Operator win wasn’t the only time Hard Rock was in the conversation on awards night. Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook was a finalist for Sportsbook Operator of the Year – North America, competing against BetMGM, Caesars Entertainment and FanDuel Sportsbook for the title.
Hard Rock Games was nominated in the Social Gaming Operator of the Year category, and Hard Rock Bet earned a spot on the Marketing Campaign & Sponsorship of the Year shortlist — a category that pulled from a 12-nominee field spanning North and Latin America.
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