The Casinos.com top national ranking was based on an analysis of more than 830,000 TripAdvisor reviews across 108 U.S. casino resorts

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has once again been named the luckiest casino in the U.S. by Casinos.com, marking the second consecutive year the award-winning resort has claimed the top spot in the national ranking.

The 2026 study analyzed 830,250 TripAdvisor reviews across 108 major casino resorts throughout the country, measuring the frequency of luck and reward-related keywords such as “lucky,” “luck,” “won,” “winning,” “success,” “jackpot,” “hand pay,” “winner,” “bonus,” and “profit.”

The Bayesian-adjusted methodology was used to measure how guests referenced luck, jackpots and winning experiences in online reviews while accounting for sample size differences between casino properties.

Seminole Hard Rock Tampa earned the highest Bayesian-weighted “luck score” in the country with 323.58 luck mentions per 1,000 reviews. Nearly half of all TripAdvisor reviews for the property, 46.39%, referenced winning experiences or luck-related terms.

“This back-to-back recognition reinforces what our guests experience every day on our casino floor,” said Travis Lunn, President of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. “From jackpot celebrations and life-changing wins, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa continues to deliver one of the most dynamic gaming experiences in the country. We’re proud to once again be recognized as America’s luckiest casino.”

In 2025, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa surpassed $2 billion in jackpots for the fifth consecutive year, totaling $2,796,430,689 across 928,568 jackpots. More than 427 jackpots of $100,000 or more were awarded throughout the year, including the property’s largest jackpot of 2025, a $2,190,214 payout won in November. Notably, 38 jackpots of $100,000 or more stemmed from wagers of $5 per spin or less, totaling $4.7 million in winnings. The casino averaged nearly two jackpots per minute, with the average jackpot totaling $3,012. Approximately 9 out of 10 jackpots were won by Unity by Hard Rock™ members, reinforcing the loyalty and engagement of Seminole Hard Rock Tampa’s core players.

Seminole Hard Rock Tampa has continued building on its reputation as one of the nation’s leading gaming destinations and offers a fully integrated casino experience with a sleek, modern design and welcoming atmosphere of 245,000 square feet of gaming space and entertainment. With 5,230 of the hottest slot machines and a full range of table games such as poker, blackjack and baccarat, there is no shortage of opportunities to win. Additionally, guests can enjoy live craps, roulette, and sports betting at their leisure.

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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.