Hard Rock Event Center Casino to offer 24/7 Gaming with 682 all-new slot machines and 34 table games

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa will transform its Hard Rock Event Center into a temporary smoke-free gaming area as the resort moves forward with plans to introduce a new smoke-free experience. The temporary casino is scheduled to open to the public in late September.

“We are committed to providing our guests with more choices, greater comfort and even more ways to play.” said Travis Lunn, President of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. “The temporary casino inside Hard Rock Event Center will allow guests to continue enjoying a wide variety of gaming options while this incredible transformation takes place.”

Hard Rock Event Center Casino will feature 682 all-new slot machines, including many guest favorites and most in-demand themes, such as Lightning 10 Year Storm, Dragon Link, Phoenix Link, Railroad Riches, Monopoly and Thunder Empire.

The temporary casino will also offer 34 table games following their relocation from the existing casino floor. The selection will include Blackjack, Ultimate Texas Hold’em, Three Card Poker, Mississippi Stud and Roulette.

Hard Rock Event Center Casino will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Cash centers and ticket-redemption services will be available inside the venue, while the main casino cage will remain open on the primary casino floor. Unity by Hard Rock members may continue to visit the Players Club on the main casino floor for membership services.

To maintain uninterrupted gaming operations during broader casino floor renovations beginning in October, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa has also added 243 slot machines throughout its existing casino floor. When the Hard Rock Event Center Casino opens in late September, the property will initially offer a combined total of 6,185 slot machines.

Areas transitioning to smoke-free environments include portions of the casino floor stretching from the Elvis piano display to the Cipresso restaurant, along with the hotel lobby and L Bar. The transition will include replacing all carpets, chairs, gaming table felts and ceiling treatments.

Existing smoke-free venues and amenities throughout the property will remain unchanged, including all restaurants, the Draper Room, Rock Spa & Salon and the Mezzanine Casino. All resort amenities and restaurants will remain open throughout the construction.

Additional information about the new smoke-free experience, including its opening timeline, will be announced soon.

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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.

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