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| AWARD | RECIPIENT | ORGANIZATION/PUBLICATION | YEAR |
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| Best Hotel - Tampa - Runner Up | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay | 2025 |
| Best Chef - Tampa - Runner Up | Chef Matthew Zappoli |
Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay | 2025 |
| BestBest All-Around Restaurant - Runner Up |
Council Oak Steak & Seafood | Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay | 2025 |
| Best Steakhouse - Runner Up |
Council Oak Steak & Seafood | Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay | 2025 |
| Best Event of the Year - Runner Up |
Drag Brunch at Hard Rock Cafe Tampa |
Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay | 2025 |
| Best Drag Event - Runner Up |
Drag Brunch at Hard Rock Cafe Tampa |
Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay | 2025 |
| Best Small Concert Venue (Under 2,000 capacity) - Runner Up |
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center |
Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay | 2025 |
| Best Hotel Bar - Runner Up |
L Bar | Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay | 2025 |
| Best Tampa Restaurant | Council Oak Steak & Seafood | Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay | 2025 |
| Luckiest Casino in the U.S. | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Casinos.com | 2025 |
| Best Casino in Florida | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Casinos.com | 2025 |
| Best Casino for Hitting Jackpots | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Casinos.com | 2025 |
| Best Celebrity Spotting Casino | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Casinos.com | 2025 |
| Best of Award of Excellence | Cipresso | Wine Spectator | 2025 |
| Award of Excellence | The Rez Grill | Wine Spectator | 2025 |
| Best of Award of Excellence | Council Oak Steaks & Seafood | Wine Spectator | 2025 |
| Best Hotel Staff - 1st Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming | 2024 |
| Best Spa- 1st Place | Rock Spa & Salon | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming | 2024 |
| Favorite Casino Resort to Vacation At - 2nd Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming | 2024 |
| Favorite Casino for a Staycation - 1st Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming | 2024 |
| Best Casino - 1st Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming | 2024 |
| Best Players Club, Unity by Hard Rock - 1st Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming | 2024 |
| Best VIP Louunge/Service - 2nd Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming | 2024 |
| Best Hosts - 2nd place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming | 2024 |
| Best Promotions - 1st Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming | 2024 |
| Best Dealers - 3rd Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming | 2024 |
| Best Table Games - 1st Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming | 2024 |
| Best High Limit Room - 2nd place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming | 2024 |
| Best Non-Smoking Casino/Area - 2nd Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming | 2024 |
| Best Video Slots - 1st Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming | 2024 |
| Best Blackjack - 1st Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming | 2024 |
| Best Carnival Games - 1st Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming | 2024 |
| Best Craps (Electronic) - 1st Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming | 2024 |
| Best Roulette (Electronic) - 1st Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming | 2024 |
| Best Overall Gaming Resort - 1st Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming | 2024 |
| Best Hotel - 2nd Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming | 2024 |
| Best Hotel Lobby - 2nd Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming | 2024 |
| Best Rooms - 1st Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming | 2024 |
| Best Suites - 2nd Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming | 2024 |
| Best Pool - 2nd Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming | 2024 |
| Best Escape Inside The Hard Rock | Rock Spa & Salon | Tampa Bay Metro | 2024 |
| Best Bet for Steak & Salad | Council Oak Steaks & Seafood | Tampa Bay Metro | 2024 |
| Business of Pride Honoree - Company | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Tampa Bay Business Journal | 2024 |
| Best Casino Dining | Council Oak Steaks & Seafood | Tampa Bay Magazine | 2024 |
| Best Gaming | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Tampa Bay Magazine | 2024 |
| Best Casino Cocktail Service | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Dining & Nightlife | 2024 |
| Best Bartenders | The Rez Grill Bar | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Dining & Nightlife | 2024 |
| Best After Hours Spot | Jubao Palace Noodle Bar | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Dining & Nightlife | 2024 |
| Best Place for Cocktails | The Rez Grill Bar | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Dining & Nightlife | 2024 |
| Best Lounge | Council Oak Lounge | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Dining & Nightlife | 2024 |
| Best Romantic Restaurant | Council Oak Steaks & Seafood | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Dining & Nightlife | 2024 |
| Best Place to People Watch | Center Bar | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Dining & Nightlife | 2024 |
| Best Overall Service | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Dining & Nightlife | 2024 |
| Best Breakfast | Rise Kitchen & Deli | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Dining & Nightlife | 2024 |
| Best Sushi | Rock N' Raw | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Dining & Nightlife | 2024 |
| Best Seafood | Council Oak Steaks & Seafood | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Dining & Nightlife | 2024 |
| Best Pool/Beach Bar | Pool Bar & Grill | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Dining & Nightlife | 2024 |
| Best Italian | Cipresso | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Dining & Nightlife | 2024 |
| Best Dessert | Sugar Factory | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Dining & Nightlife | 2024 |
| Best Coffee Shop | Constant Grind | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Dining & Nightlife | 2024 |
| Best Overall Dining | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Dining & Nightlife | 2024 |
| Best Pizza | Cipresso | Casino Player Magazine - Best of Dining & Nightlife | 2024 |
| Best Overall Gaming Resort – 2nd Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Strictly Slots – Best of Slots | 2024 |
| Best Overall Casino – 1st Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Strictly Slots – Best of Slots | 2024 |
| Best Casino Cocktail Service – 1st Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Strictly Slots – Best of Slots | 2024 |
| Best VIP Service – 1st Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Strictly Slots – Best of Slots | 2024 |
| Best Customer Service – 3rd Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Strictly Slots – Best of Slots | 2024 |
| Best Slot Club Promotions – 3rd Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Strictly Slots – Best of Slots | 2024 |
| Best Reel Slots – 2nd Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Strictly Slots – Best of Slots | 2024 |
| Best 50 Cent Slots – 1st Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Strictly Slots – Best of Slots | 2024 |
| Best Hosts – 1st Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Strictly Slots – Best of Slots | 2024 |
| Best Video Slots – 3rd Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Strictly Slots – Best of Slots | 2024 |
| Best Video Poker – 3rd Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Strictly Slots – Best of Slots | 2024 |
| Best Players Club Lounge – 2nd Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Strictly Slots – Best of Slots | 2024 |
| Casino Where You Feel Luckiest – 2nd Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Strictly Slots – Best of Slots | 2024 |
| Best High-End Slot Area - 2nd Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Strictly Slots – Best of Slots | 2024 |
| Best $5+ Slots – 1st Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Strictly Slots – Best of Slots | 2024 |
| Best Dollar Slots – 2nd Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Strictly Slots – Best of Slots | 2024 |
| Best Progressive Slots – 3rd Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Strictly Slots – Best of Slots | 2024 |
| Best Variety of Slots – 2nd Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Strictly Slots – Best of Slots | 2024 |
| Best Penny Slots – 2nd Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Strictly Slots – Best of Slots | 2024 |
| Best Slot Club – 1st Place | Unity by Hard Rock | Strictly Slots – Best of Slots | 2024 |
| Best Comps– 2nd Place | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Strictly Slots – Best of Slots | 2024 |
Other Awards
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AWARD RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION/PUBLICATION Best Hotel Staff - 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming Best Spa, Rock Spa & Salon - 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming Favorite Casino for a Staycation - 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming Best Casino - 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming Best Players Club, Unity by Hard Rock - 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming Best Promotions - 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming Best Table Games - 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming Best Video Slots - 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming Best Blackjack - 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming Best Carnival Games - 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming Best Craps (Electronic) - 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming Best Roulette (Electronic) - 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming Best Overall Gaming Resort - 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming Best Hotel - 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming Best Hotel Lobby - 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming Best Rooms - 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming Best Suites - 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming Best Pool - 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming Favorite Casino Resort to Vacation at - 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming Best VIP Lounge/Services - 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming Best Hosts - 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming Best High Limit Room - 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming Best Poker Room - 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming Best Non-Smoking Casino/Area - 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming Best Dealers - 3rd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine - Best of Gaming Award of Excellence Cipresso Wine Spectator Award of Excellence The Rez Grill Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence Council Oak Steaks & Seafood Wine Spectator Best Casino Cocktail Service Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine - Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Bartenders The Rez Grill Bar Casino Player Magazine - Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Bar L Bar Casino Player Magazine - Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Place for Cocktails The Rez Grill Bar Casino Player Magazine - Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Lounge Council Oak Lounge Casino Player Magazine - Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Romantic Restaurant Council Oak Steaks & Seafood Casino Player Magazine - Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Place to People Watch Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine - Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Overall Service Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine - Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Burger Joint Hard Rock Cafe Casino Player Magazine - Best of Dining & Nightlife
Best Breakfast Rise Kitchen & Deli Casino Player Magazine - Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Sushi Rock N' Raw Casino Player Magazine - Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Seafood Council Oak Steaks & Seafood Casino Player Magazine - Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Italian Cipresso Casino Player Magazine - Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Overall Dining Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine - Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Casino Dining Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Tampa Bay Magazine - Best of 2023 Best Gaming Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Tampa Bay Magazine - Best of 2023 -
AWARD RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION/PUBLICATION Best Pandemic Fantasy Concert Come True – Alicia Keys – 1st Place Hard Rock Event Center Creative Loafing- Best of the Bay Best Hotel Restaurant – 1st Place Council Oak Steaks & Seafood Creative Loafing- Best of the Bay Best Concert (Small Venue) – Kind Villain – 1st Place Hard Rock Cafe Tampa Creative Loafing- Best of the Bay Best Bakery – 2nd Place Constant Grind Creative Loafing- Best of the Bay Best Poolside Bar – 2nd Place Pool Bar & Grill Creative Loafing- Best of the Bay Best Steakhouse – 2nd Place Council Oak Steaks & Seafood Creative Loafing- Best of the Bay Best Splurge Restaurant – 3rd Place Council Oak Steaks & Seafood Creative Loafing- Best of the Bay Best Sushi Restaurant – 3rd Place Rock ‘N Raw Sushi Joint Creative Loafing- Best of the Bay Best Place To Eat and Play – 3rd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Tampa Magazine – Best of the City Best World Class Tampa Hotels – 9th Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa USA Today – 10 Best Best Overall Gaming Resort – 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Hotel Staff – 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Favorite Casino For A Staycation – 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Casino – 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Player’s Club – 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Electronic Craps – 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Electronic Roulette – 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Hotel – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Bets Hotel Lobby – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Rooms – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Suites – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Spa – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Pool – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Favorite Casino To Vacation At – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best VIP Lounge/Services – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Hosts – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Table Games – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best High Limit Room – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Poker Room – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Non Smoking Area – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Video Slots – 3rd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Live Poker – 3rd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Asain Restaurant – 3rd Place Jubao Palace Noodle Bar Tampa Bay Times – People’s Choice Best of the Best -
AWARD RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION/PUBLICATION Best Video Slots – 3rd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Strictly Slots – Best of Slots Best Video Poker – 3rd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Strictly Slots – Best of Slots Best Non-Smoking Casino/Area – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Strictly Slots – Best of Slots Best Players Club – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Strictly Slots – Best of Slots Casino Where You Feel Luckiest – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Strictly Slots – Best of Slots Best High-End Slot Area -2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Strictly Slots – Best of Slots Best Slot Tournaments – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Strictly Slots – Best of Slots Best $5+ Slots – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Strictly Slots – Best of Slots Best Dollar Slots – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Strictly Slots – Best of Slots Best Progressive – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Strictly Slots – Best of Slots Best Variety of Slots – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Strictly Slots – Best of Slots Best Overall Casino – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Strictly Slots – Best of Slots Best Casino Cocktail Service – 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Strictly Slots – Best of Slots Best VIP Service – 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Strictly Slots – Best of Slots Best Customer Service – 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Strictly Slots – Best of Slots Best Slot Club Promotions – 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Strictly Slots – Best of Slots Best Reel Slots – 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Strictly Slots – Best of Slots Best 50 Cent Slots – 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Strictly Slots – Best of Slots Best Hosts – 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Strictly Slots – Best of Slots Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas – 9th Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa USA Today – 10 Best Best Hotel Staff – 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Casino – 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Players Club – 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best VIP Services – 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Table Games – 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Dealers – 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Table Game Tournaments – 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Reel Slots – 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Blackjack – 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Non-Smoking Casino Area – 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Casino Cocktail Service – 1st place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Overall Gaming Resort – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Hotel – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Hotel Lobby – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Rooms – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Suites – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Pool – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Spa – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Favorite Casino Resort To Vacation At – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Slot Tournaments – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Poker Tournaments – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best High Limit Room – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Carnival Games – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Live Poker – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Hosts – 3rd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Video Slots – 3rd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Video Poker – 3rd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Casino Where You Feel Luckiest – 3rd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Steakhouse Council Oak Steaks & Seafood Casino Player Magazine – Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Italian Cipresso Casino Player Magazine – Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Burger Joint Hard Rock Cafe Casino Player Magazine – Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Deli Rise Kitchen & Deli Casino Player Magazine – Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Overall Service Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Late Night Dining Rise Kitchen & Deli Casino Player Magazine – Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Lounge Council Oak Lounge Casino Player Magazine – Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Cocktails The Rez Grill Casino Player Magazine – Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Bar L Bar Casino Player Magazine – Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Bartenders The Rez Grill Casino Player Magazine – Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Casino Cocktail Service Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Casino Dining Council Oak Steaks & Seafood Tampa Bay Magazine Award of Excellence Council Oak Steaks & Seafood Wine Spectator -
AWARD RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION/PUBLICATION Best Buffet Fresh Harvest Tampa Bay Times – Best of the Best Best Italian Cipresso Casino Player Magazine – Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Burger Joint Hard Rock Cafe Casino Player Magazine – Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Desserts Sugar Factory Casino Player Magazine – Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Overall Service Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Place To People Watch Center Bar Casino Player Magazine – Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Romantic Restaurant Council Oak Steaks & Seafood Casino Player Magazine – Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Lounge Council Oak Lounge Casino Player Magazine – Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Place For Cocktails L Bar Casino Player Magazine – Best of Dining & Nightlife Best Table Games – 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Dealers – 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Table Game Tournaments – 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Reel Slots – 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Craps – 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Non-Smoking Casino Area – 1st Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Overall Gaming Resort – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Hotel – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Hotel Staff – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Hotel Lobby – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Rooms – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Suites – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Pool – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Spa – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Favorite Casino Resort To Vacation At – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Casino – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best VIP Services – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Poker Tournaments – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best High Limit Room – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Blackjack – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Carnival Games – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Live Poker – 2nd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Players Club – 3rd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming Best Video Slots – 3rd Place Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Casino Player Magazine – Best of Gaming -
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