Billionaire Branson buys Hard Rock casino-hotel in Las Vegas
Virgin Group Founder and billionaire Richard Branson on Friday announced he has purchased the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Investment firm Juniper Capital was named a partner in the business venture. He said the 23-year-old property with about 1,500 rooms and suites will be Virgin-branded in coming months with a completion date set for end of 2019. 