Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa will host “Lady Luck HQ & Friends: Birthday Triathlon Weekend” Thursday, February 19 through Saturday, February 21, inside the Hard Rock Event Center. The three-day celebration brings together top gaming-related social media influencers, including Lady Luck HQ (Francine Maric), Vegas Matt (Stephen Morrow), NG Slots (Narek Gharibyan), and The Big Jackpot (Scott Richter).

The weekend kicks off Thursday, February 19, with Hard Rock Spins for the Gold & Celebration Drawing. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the event beginning at 8 p.m. and a drawing at 10:15 p.m. Guests will watch the influencers compete in a Slot Pull Spinoff Challenge, followed by 12 lucky guests taking the stage for a chance to win up to $1 Million on Dragon Link. At the conclusion of the Spinoff, 15 winners will split 50 percent of the Slot Influencer’s winnings, with a minimum of $4,000 cash guaranteed per winner. Earn entries from 7 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. on Thursday, February 19.

Tickets for Thursday’s event start at $35 and are available now via casino.hardrock.com and TicketWeb. Each ticket includes seating in the grandstands, $30 in Unity Points and one entry into a drawing for a chance to be one of 12 winners selected to play alongside the influencers for a chance to win up $1 Million on Dragon Link.

The high-stakes $400,000 Champions of the Reals Slot Tournament takes place February 20–21, featuring two days of intense competition with a qualifier round on Friday followed by a championship finale on Saturday.

Friday, February 20 features the $100,000 Play-to-Enter Slot Tournament Qualifier from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. To qualify, guests must earn 300 Tier Credits between 7 a.m., February 19 and 5 p.m., February 20. The top 25 scores plus five wild cards will advance to the Saturday finale. Prize tiers include $40,000 in Free Play for first place, with additional Free Play awarded through lower placements.

Saturday, February 21, culminates with the $300,000 Slot Tournament Finale at 2:30 p.m., with registration starting at 2 p.m. Prize tiers include $100,000 in Free Play for first place, with additional Free Play awarded through lower placements.

Meet & greets with the Slot Influencers will take place throughout the weekend. Full schedule of events will be announced on social media and casino.hardrock.com/tampa.

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About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is central Florida’s premier gaming, entertainment, and hospitality destination. Owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the fully integrated AAA Four-Diamond-rated resort features an expansive casino with nearly 5,230 of the hottest slot machines and over 175 table games, including live blackjack, baccarat, craps, roulette, and more. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy the thrill of wagering at dozens of retail sports betting locations, with both electronic kiosks and staffed betting windows. Poker fans can experience the game in an electrifying yet convenient, smoke-free environment at The Draper Room, located just steps from the Draper Place Garage. The Draper Room features 44 poker tables, 12 live table games, a dedicated cashier, restrooms, and a full-service snack bar with cocktail service. Exclusive high-limit and VIP areas further enhance the resort’s state-of-the-art gaming options. The luxury resort provides an elevated getaway experience with over 800 smoke-free guest rooms across two hotel towers, a sprawling 60,000-square-foot pool deck boasting three pools and 19 private cabanas, and more premium amenities such as the rejuvenating Rock Spa® & Salon. Guests can indulge in a diverse culinary scene spanning 15 food and beverage offerings, including the award-winning Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, The Rez Grill, Cipresso, and guest favorites Fresh Harvest Buffet and Hard Rock Cafe. Home to world-class entertainment, the resort showcases near-nightly live performances and a 1,500-seat Hard Rock Event Center hosting top-tier entertainers and musicians in an intimate, up-close atmosphere. The brand’s iconic music heritage is celebrated throughout the resort with unique memorabilia and artwork paying homage to some of the world's most renowned contemporary musical artists. As one of Tampa Bay’s largest employers with nearly 4,300 team members, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is conveniently located near the intersection of I-4 and I-75, at North Orient Road and Hillsborough Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Tampa. For more information, please call 866-388-GAME, visit us online and follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram.

About Hard Rock^®

Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in nearly 75 countries spanning more than 300 locations including owned/licensed or managed Hotels, Casinos, Rock Shops®, Live Performance Venues 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 88,000 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 and destination 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-) and Fitch Ratings (BBB). For more information on Hard Rock International, www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.