On May 25 the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa hosted a $300,000 blackjack tournament outside of Council Oak Steaks & Seafood with 196 players. In addition to the $300,000 payout, the first place winner had a chance at winning $50,000 cash in a final hand played against the dealer. Full of anticipation, players and guests were able to view the $50,000 cash bonus displayed in the center of
The Summer Poker Open tournament started today and we are excited for the thrilling three-week run that features seventeen main events along with several satellite events. We’ve got all of the details on the million dollar guaranteed championship that you won’t want to miss: WHAT: The Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Summer Poker Open Championship begins a three-week run on Thursday, May 29. The tournament features a $1 million guaranteed championship,
Pai Gow Tiles is a game of Chinese dominoes that originated in Ancient China and is played in most Asian Countries. Translated into English, Pai Gow means “to make nine.” It is played with 32 dominoes (also referred to as tiles) –11 of which are identical pairs. This game is located specifically in Jubao Palace inside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. OBJECT OF PAI GOW The Object
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be the head honcho of the Table Games Department at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa? We have the full scoop on how Paul Mollo, Vice President of Table Games, started in the casino industry and what guests can expect from his department in 2015: How did you get into the casino business? I was actually a Chef way back
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is home to over 4,500 slot machines and is known to have one of the busiest slot operations in the world. Can you imagine what it’s like to walk into a casino and see thousands of slot machines? If you were to close your eyes and listen to the sounds inside the casino, you’d hear the bells ringing and people cheering. It’s
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (SHRT) Calendar started eight years ago and features 20 different SHRT employees every year. Bartenders, dealers, slot attendants – our featured girls work in various capacities around the casino and also work with various charities throughout the year and make special appearances on our behalf. The themes may change, but there is always meaning behind it with proceeds benefiting a different charity every
The Hard Rock Cafe here at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is offering a play-supporting promotional program involving videos, a dinner discount and a special exhibit for our “We Will Rock You” promotion. “We Will Rock You,” international hit musical was successfully staged in London’s West End for the past 10 years, is currently in the midst of a 17-city U.S. tour which began last October in
It’s not too late to treat the woman in your life to a wonderful meal this weekend for Mother’s Day. You’re probably struggling to find the perfect place to bring her. There are likely three major questions running through your head as you plan for the weekend. What kind of food does she want? Is it a nice place? What are we going to do after? We have all of
Promotions $150,000 Cinco de Mayo Cash Drawings May 7 – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Each day, one $5,000 winner will be drawn each hour between 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. $150,000 Cinco de Mayo Hot Seat May 7 – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Each day between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., $500 in free play will be awarded to 100 lucky winners by the property’s Prize Patrol. Blackjack
Pai Gow Tiles is a game of Chinese dominoes. It originated in Ancient China and is played in most Asian countries, but the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino offers this unique game exclusively in Jubao Palace. Translated into English, Pai Gow means “to make nine”. It is layered with 32 dominoes, also called tiles, 11 of which are identical pairs. So what’s the object of the game? When playing