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Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is proud to announce its Hard Rock Live venue has earned the No. 1 spot on the Pollstar 2026 Top 25 U.S. Casino Venues list, reinforcing its reputation as a premier destination for live entertainment and gaming in Hollywood, Fla.

Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood at the iconic Guitar Hotel has established itself as a leader in world-class entertainment with 77 live performances in the past seven months, grossing $53.2 million from more than 380,000 tickets sold – including Shakira's three 'Up Close & Personal' headline shows, The Eagles, Guns N’ Roses, Chris Stapleton and the Jonas Brothers. The 6,600-seat venue hosts state-of-the art technical capabilities for A-list artists, award shows and sporting events. In addition, each entertainment experience can be seamlessly combined with the South Florida destination suite of amenities including live craps, roulette and retail sports betting and an expansive gaming floor with more than 2,500 slots, 200 table games and a 45-table poker room. 

“Being ranked among the nation's top casino entertainment venues is a tremendous honor,” said Randy Morton, President of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, “This recognition reflects our commitment to excellence for every headliner that takes the Hard Rock stage and their fans across music genres.”

The venue joins six other Hard Rock properties recognized on this year's list including:

• Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City: No. 4
• Hard Rock Live Sacramento at Fire Mountain: No. 10
• Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa:  No. 11
• Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana: No. 15
• Hard Rock Live Rockford: No. 18
• Hard Rock Live Bristol: No. 22

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is committed to creating experiences that bring fans, guests and communities together through the power of live entertainment. To learn more about upcoming shows, visit https://casino.hardrock.com/hollywood

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About Hard Rock Live

Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is South Florida’s premier entertainment venue. An investment of more than $125 million, the 7,000-person capacity indoor venue features clamshell-style seating, offering guests an intimate experience. In 2025, Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood was named Casino/Resort Venue of the Year at the 2025 Pollstar Awards. Designed by Scéno Plus, the 225,000-square-foot facility is equipped with state-of-the-art, in-house sound and lighting, large HD viewing screens and mobile-stage technology. With its advanced capabilities, Hard Rock Live can support some of the entertainment industry’s biggest performers, as well as nationally and internationally televised awards shows, sporting events, and more. A-list entertainers to perform at Hard Rock Live include The Rolling Stones, Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Pearl Jam, Billy Joel, Shakira, and Dave Chappelle, among others.

About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is the flagship-integrated resort of Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The renowned entertainment, gaming and hospitality destination unveiled a $1.5 billion expansion in 2019, highlighting the debut of the world’s first and only Guitar Hotel. Between three hotel towers, the resort boasts 1,271 luxury guestrooms. Amenities include a 42,000 square-foot Rock Spa® & Salon; an 18-acre recreational water experience; private “Bora Bora” style cabanas; more than 20 food and beverage outlets; a 26,000 square-foot retail promenade; 120,000 square feet of premier meeting and convention space; and an expansive gaming floor with more than 2,500 slots, more than 200 table games and a 45-table poker room. In 2023, the casino launched live craps, roulette and retail sports betting, offering 10 craps tables, 20 roulette tables, and sports betting locations including both electronic kiosks and kiosks with live sports betting agents. Introducing the new games is a historic milestone that immediately puts Florida in the same league as the world’s great gaming destinations. Hard Rock Live named Casino/Resort Venue of the Year at the 2025 Pollstar Awards, highlights A-list entertainers and performers, sporting events and live broadcast productions in an intimate 7,000-person capacity setting. Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood is located on 87 acres of the Hollywood Seminole Reservation along State Road 7 (U.S. Highway 441). For more information, visit us online at casino.hardrock.com/hollywood call 1 (800) 937-0010 or follow us: Facebook: @HardRockHolly, X: @HardRockHolly, Instagram: @HardRockHolly.

About Hard Rock^®

Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in nearly 80 countries spanning more than 300 venues including owned/licensed or managed Hotels, Casinos, Rock Shops®, Live Performance Locations and Cafes. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia with more than 89,000 pieces displayed at locations around the globe. The Unity™ by Hard Rock global loyalty program rewards members for doing the things they love across participating properties. In addition, Hard Rock Digital spotlights the sports betting and iGaming experience with products remixed in the spirit of Hard Rock for players worldwide.

HRI has received numerous industry, destination and workplace awards across the travel, hospitality, gaming, entertainment and food & beverage sectors. HRI currently holds investment grades from primary investment-grade rating agencies: S&P Global Ratings (BBB), Moody's Investors Service (Baa2), and Fitch Ratings (BBB). For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.