New Hard Rock Sale Rumor
So, what happened with the sale of the Hard Rock? I've heard names ranging from MGM-Mirage to Jann Wenner. The only company I was sure wasn't in the running was Station Casinos. Station is the chain of locals casinos that just opened the nearly $1 billion Red Rock Resort. There are a few reasons I never thought of Station. One was that they seem to have a plenty of projects like Red Rock currently underway. Also, Peter Morton would only sell the Hard Rock for way more than it is worth, and Station is run by a savvy local family who seem the least likely candidates to volunteer to pay too much. But today Norm reports a rumor that Station may have a deal for the Hard Rock. Norm also quotes Station Corporate Director of Communications, Lori Nelson, on the subject saying, "We don't comment on rumors." So, now I am ready to leap into believing that Station is the prime suitor. Why? Because, even though Norm, doesn't mention it this morning, he spoke to Ms. Nelson back on February 23 about Station being involved in the Hard Rock sale at which time she said: "It's not us." So, first "no" and now "no comment." Who knows what word I expect to come from Station next? Hint: it's also the last word in James Joyce's Ulysses.


