TAMPA, Fla. (July 20, 2017) –  Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has partnered with the Tampa Yankees to host a benefit game for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at George M. Steinbrenner Field at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 28.

Tickets are available for sale starting at $5 and can be purchased by calling (800) 445-9817 or by visiting Ticketmaster.com (http://bit.ly/2u5jkAv ). Complimentary tickets will also be offered to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and to the families of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay.

“My family has been a longtime supporter of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay and the impactful work it does with local youth,” said Jennifer Steinbrenner Swindal, General Partner/ Vice Chairperson of the New York Yankees.  “We are grateful for our partnership with Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, which shares our enthusiasm for positively influencing the lives of young people in our community.”

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay provides a safe environment for children 5-18 by giving them an alternative to being home alone or on the streets. By enabling young people, especially those who need it the most, the organization hopes to build productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Founded in 1994, the Tampa Yankees are the New York Yankees’ Class-A Advanced affiliate. A winner of five Florida State League championships and six division titles, the club has had many Yankees legends come through its ranks on the way to the majors, including future Hall of Famers Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera.

For more information regarding the benefit game, please call (813) 673-3055 or visit www.tybaseball.com.

About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is the premier entertainment destination of Central Florida. Owned and operated by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the property is one of the most successful and largest casinos in the world. Located off I-4 at North Orient Road and Hillsborough Avenue, about 10 minutes east of downtown Tampa, the casino features high stakes table games, thousands of the hottest slot machines as well as a smoke free slots area offering 250 popular games. Additionally, there is a new state-of-the-art Poker Room featuring 46 tables. The hotel is AAA Four Diamond rated and offers six award-winning Zagat-rated restaurants, including the fine dining venue Council Oak Steaks & Seafood. The only place to rock one’s body and soul, Rock Spa® is also available along with a plethora of VIP services. For more information, please call 866-502-PLAY or visit us online and via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

About Hard Rock International

With venues in 74 countries, including 175 cafes, 24 hotels and 11 casinos, Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. HRI owns the global trademark for all Hard Rock brands. The company owns, operates and franchises Cafes in iconic cities including London, New York, San Francisco, Sydney and Dubai. HRI also owns, licenses and/or manages hotel/casino properties worldwide. Destinations include the company’s two most successful Hotel and Casino properties in Tampa and Hollywood, Fl., both owned and operated by HRI parent company The Seminole Tribe of Florida, as well as other exciting locations including Bali, Chicago, Cancun, Ibiza, Las Vegas, Macau and San Diego. Upcoming new Hard Rock Cafe locations include Valencia, Innsbruck, Yangon and Chengdu. New Hard Rock Hotel projects include Abu Dhabi, Atlanta, Berlin, Dubai, London, Los Cabos, New York City, and Shenzhen, Dalian and Haikou in China. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com.

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