Divestiture • Gaming

Hard Rock International and VICI Properties Acquire JACK Cincinnati Casino

On April 5, 2019, Hard Rock International and VICI Properties acquired gaming company JACK Cincinnati Casino from Jack Entertainment for 780M USD

Acquisition Context
  • This is Hard Rock International’s 1st and VICI Properties’ 1st transaction in the Gaming sector.
  • This is Hard Rock International’s 2nd and VICI Properties’ 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Hard Rock International’s 1st and VICI Properties’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Hard Rock International’s 1st and VICI Properties’ 1st transaction in Ohio.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date April 5, 2019
Target JACK Cincinnati Casino
Sector Gaming
Buyer(s) Hard Rock International
VICI Properties
Sellers(s) Jack Entertainment
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 780M USD
Advisor(s) Credit Suisse Investment Banking
Deutsche Bank Corporate & Investment Banking (Financial)
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison (Legal)

Target Company

JACK Cincinnati Casino

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Jack Cincinnati Casino is a casino in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Buyers Overview 2

Buyer

Hard Rock International

Davie, Florida, United States

Category Company
Sector Leisure
DESCRIPTION

Hard Rock International operates owned/licensed or managed hotels, casinos, shops and cafes. Hard Rock destinations are located in international gateway cities, including its two most successful flagship properties in Florida and home to the world's first Guitar Hotel in South Florida, where its headquarters are located.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 1 of 3
Sector: Gaming 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture 1 of 2
State: Ohio 1 of 1
Country: United States 1 of 3
Year: 2019 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 2
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-12-20 Mirage

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Mirage offers guests an exotic world-class destination unlike any other. The resort features contemporary accommodations; dynamic entertainment including The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil, Shin Lim: LIMITLESS and the Aces of Comedy series; tantalizing restaurants created by the world's most renowned chefs including Tom Colicchio, and a luxurious spa and salon. Mirage is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Buy $1.1B
Buyer

VICI Properties

New York, New York, United States

Category Company
Sector Real Estate
Employees27
Revenue 3.8B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

VICI Properties is a real estate investment trust that owns one of the largest portfolios of market- gaming, hospitality and entertainment destinations, including Caesars Palace Las Vegas, MGM Grand and the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, three of the most iconic entertainment facilities on the Las Vegas Strip. VICI Properties is based in New York, New York.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 1 of 4
Sector: Gaming 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture 1 of 3
State: Ohio 1 of 1
Country: United States 1 of 4
Year: 2019 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 4
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-06-17 Eldorado Resorts - Three Properties Land & Real Estate Assets

New York, New York, United States

Eldorado Resorts, Inc. - Three Properties Land & Real Estate Assets provides real estate services.

Buy $278M

Seller Profile 1

SELLER

Jack Entertainment

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Category Company
Sector Gaming
DESCRIPTION

Jack Entertainment LLC is an urban gaming company focused on the development of gaming facilities that are designed to maximize connectivity and economic impact in the local areas where they reside. JACK Entertainment includes over 4,000 team members, 40 bars and restaurants, 375,000 square feet of gaming space.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector: Gaming 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture 1 of 2
State: Ohio 1 of 1
Country: United States 1 of 2
Year: 2019 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-10-03 Turfway Park

Florence, Kentucky, United States

Turfway Park is a Thoroughbred racetrack in Florence, Kentucky. Turfway offers live racing from December through March, simulcast racing year-round and group sales and catering services year-round. Home of the Spiral Stakes.

Sell $46M

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