The construction of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Construction in Ottawa is now underway, creating a buzz as the new tourist and leisure hub. The groundbreaking event took place on June 6 at the Rideau Carleton Casino, the future home of Hard Rock's groundbreaking venue. Attendees were handed the iconic guitar-shaped shovels that Hard Rock is famous for.
Initiating the construction of a Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Ottawa
Last update: May, 2024

The business model utilized by the Gold Coast tribe mirrors the initiatives by the Cherokee Indians across North America. These tribes operate multiple gaming establishments on their native lands, and some of these include the Ak-chin Casino in Arizona, Cherokee Casino in North Carolina, and Prairie Band Casino in Kansas.
However, replicating the success of their American counterparts won't be straightforward for the Kombumerri-Ngarangwal amidst their efforts. The current monopoly is held by The Star Entertainment Group. casino license for the Gold Coast.
The tribe asserts their entitlement to The Spit, the furthest northern expanse of the Gold Coast's iconic shoreline, where they aim to launch a secondary casino.
In an official filing by representatives of the traditional clans, David Dillon, alongside Anthony Dillon, expressed: 'For far too long our capacity to leverage native title land has been stifled. We strive to forge our own path forward. We aim to engage actively, ensuring our people remain connected to their spiritual lands sustainably. Gone are the days of marginalization, thanks to both our corporate and communal accomplishments that have uplifted us from entrenched poverty, championing self-sufficiency through self-governance and a 'Success by Design' approach. We are the Saltwater People, inclusive and welcoming to anyone with genuine ties, yet we refuse to condone disruption from self-serving outsiders any longer. Our focus on Indigenomics, founded on self-determination and shared prosperity, remains central.'