Record Jackpot in Atlantic City: New Jersey Man Wins $568,872 with a Single Spin

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City was buzzing as a local New Jersey resident hit a $568,872 progressive jackpot on a slot machine with just a modest bet. The winner, who wished to remain anonymous, was playing a linked “wide area progressive” machine when the big win occurred.

These networked machines accumulate jackpots across multiple casinos, allowing massive prizes to build up rapidly.

Casino staff confirmed the win, and the stunned player was celebrated by guests and employees alike. “Moments like this are life-changing,” said the casino manager.

Events like this not only generate excitement but also drive foot traffic and boost engagement on social media, reinforcing the thrill and allure of modern slot gaming.

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Hard Rock Casino Bristol opening poker room

Poker enthusiasts are invited to ante up for the first time at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol when the popular entertainment venue opens its new Poker Room at noon on Friday, 7 February.

Featuring 14 action-packed tables, the Poker Room will offer a variety of exciting cash games and tournament play — including No Limit Hold ‘Em, Pot Limit Omaha and more.

From seasoned pros to casual players, the Poker Room is designed to provide an unparalleled gaming experience.

“We’re excited to bring a first-class Poker Room to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol,” said Alan Thompson, Vice President of Gaming Operations. “With a mix of cash games and tournament play, we’re offering something for every poker player, whether they’re local or traveling from afar. We look forward to welcoming guests from across the region and beyond to experience our state-of-the-art venue.”

In addition to thrilling gameplay, guests will have the opportunity to earn Unity™ points while playing poker, enhancing their rewards experience at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol. The Poker Room is non-smoking and conveniently located next to the casino’s new non-smoking gaming space, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere for all players.

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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi donates to Hurricane Helene relief efforts

In the wake of Hurricane Helene's devastating impact on the Gulf Coast, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Biloxi has stepped up to support the affected communities. The renowned hospitality and entertainment brand has donated two pallets of water to the City of Biloxi, providing much-needed relief to the victims of this natural disaster.

The City of Biloxi will be receiving the generous donation from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi, which will then be transported to Perry, Florida. The Biloxi Police and Fire Departments have taken charge of collecting the supplies and will personally deliver them to the area next week. In addition to delivering the supplies, the departments will also lend a helping hand by cooking for the first responders in Perry, Florida.

Hard Rock's commitment to supporting communities in need aligns with the company’s mottos of Love All-Serve All, All Is One, Save The Planet and Take Time To Be Kind, extends beyond Biloxi. Through its non-profit organization, Rockin the Coast, the company has donated $2500 to the North Carolina Community Foundation Relief Fund. This contribution will aid in the recovery efforts of the affected communities in North Carolina. Furthermore, Hard Rock has also donated another $2500 to the Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice, Florida, demonstrating its dedication to assisting those affected by Hurricane Helene across the Gulf Coast region.

"We are deeply saddened by the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene and its impact on the Gulf Coast communities," said Todd Raziano, Regional Vice President and General Manager of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi. "As a company deeply rooted in these areas, we feel a strong responsibility to support our neighbors during these challenging times. We hope that our donations will provide some relief and help these communities recover and rebuild."

Hard Rock's commitment to corporate social responsibility is evident through its ongoing efforts to support communities affected by natural disasters. The company has a long-standing tradition of lending a helping hand in times of need, and this recent donation is a testament to its dedication to making a positive impact.

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Hard Rock Heals Foundation raises $750,000 to benefit Ukraine War victims

Some of the many victims of the Ukraine War, including injured Ukrainian citizens and their families, may see their lives improve following a record-setting $750,000 raised by Hard Rock Heals Foundation at a recent Ukraine Relief Fund Gala Dinner hosted by former World Champion Heavyweight Boxer Wladimir Klitschko.

Nearly 1,000 guests came together at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood to raise $750,000, the most money ever raised at a charity event organized by Hard Rock Heals Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization connected to Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. The Ukraine Relief Fund Gala was generously underwritten by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Coca-Cola and hundreds of other companies and individuals.

Seminole Gaming Chief Operating Officer David Hoenemeyer thanked guests from the stage at the event, "from the bottom of my heart for all of you joining us for just a remarkable cause." He then introduced Klitschko and said, "I saw you fight live many times. I respect you as a fighter and most of all, after tonight, as a human being for what you are doing for your country."

Klitschko, who has lived in Hollywood, Fla., but returned to his home in Kyiv at the start of the war, took the podium to recount the struggles faced by hundreds of thousands of his fellow Ukrainians as a result of the war, which has caused unimaginable suffering during its 14 grueling months.

The Olympic Gold Medalist, International Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee and two-time World Champion Heavyweight Boxer, spoke from his heart in thanking the large crowd in attendance at the event.

"Thank you for all the feelings and the empathy that you are giving us in Ukraine," said Klitschko."All the funds that are raised are going to help us in Ukraine to overcome these challenging times."

Live and silent auction items included a pair of track shoes donated by eight-time Olympic Gold Medalist Usain Bolt and a pair of boxing gloves autographed and donated by World Champion Heavyweight Boxer Evander Holyfield, also attended the Ukraine Relief Fund Gala. Holyfield donated a one-hour in-ring boxing lesson as part of the boxing gloves live auction package, which sold at auction for $6,000.

Global sensation punk rock band Gogol Bordello performed its signature "gypsy punk" music. Legendary Gogol Bordello frontman Eugene Hutz (pronounced "Hootz") was born in Ukraine and grew up on the outskirts of Kyiv before immigrating with his parents to the United States when he was 16.

Hutz is an outspoken supporter of his home country and has organized fundraising events that have included performances by his band Gogol Bordello and other celebrated musicians. In a recent interview with the Ukrainian Institute of London, Hutz expressed his perspective on the resolve of the Ukrainian people.

"This is a pretty serious trait of Ukrainians: their resilience and that whole turning frustration into inspiration, and anger into energy and defiance and resistance," he said. "It's a fight of people for their own destiny. Ukrainians are very good at that."

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Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming adopt the QCI Enterprise Platform

Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming, alongside Quick Custom Intelligence, jointly announced the deployment of the QCI Enterprise Platform at its casino properties. The QCI Enterprise Platform aligns player development, marketing, and gaming with powerful real-time operational tools developed for the gaming industry. This rollout, which is currently underway at U.S., Canada and Punta Cana properties, will further enhance Hard Rock and Seminole Gaming guest experience capabilities by creating more seamless integrations.

"This QCI Enterprise Platform rollout will unlock new ways to ensure and exceed the entertainment experience guests expect when visiting Hard Rock and Seminole Gaming casinos," said Dan Ingster, Vice President of Gaming Operations for Seminole Hard Rock Support Services. "The QCI platform's integration of market basket analytics combined with player development and marketing tooling empowers team members across the enterprise to engage with guests in new, powerful ways."

"We are proud to have deployed our QCI Enterprise Platform to support Hard Rock and Seminole Gaming casino properties," said Dr. Ralph Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of QCI. "This deployment is proof of the scalability of our platform for large enterprise organizations that have dozens of input source systems from hundreds of data tables. We thank Hard Rock and Seminole Gaming team members for widely embracing the tool and enabling us to further build out our capabilities."

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Hard Rock Atlantic City pays out $200,000 jackpot

Early yesterday morning, a video poker player hit a $200,000 jackpot at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. At 2:30 a.m., the guest hit a Royal Flush in Clubs on the Five Star Poker slot machine by IGT.

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Final table announced for 2022 WPT Poker Showdown Championship

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood concluded its 2022 Poker Showdown on Tuesday following successful a three-week run. This year’s event saw 50 primary events and 20,359 entries, the most in a single series, topping the 2021 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open. The tournament boasted more than $20.8 million in prize pools, surpassing the $7.45 million in guarantees.

With 2,010 entries in the WPT Poker Showdown Championship, the final prize pool is more than $6.4 million, easily exceeding the $3 million guarantee. The last 252 spots were paid $5,650 for a min-cash. The field is down to its final six players who will reconvene on 25 May in Las Vegas for a televised final table. Four-time WPT champion Darren Elias has a big lead looking for his fifth title, followed by Mark Davis in second and Marcos Exterkotter, Mike Laufer, Andrew Barfield and Viet Vo rounding out the final table.

Championship Final Table with Chip Counts:

Seat 1: Mark Davis (Birmingham, Ala.) – 26,550,000 (89 bb)
Seat 2: Viet Vo (Houston, Tex.) – 11,925,000 (40 bb)
Seat 3: Mike Laufer (Boca Raton, Fla.) – 6,750,000 (23 bb)
Seat 4: Andrew Barfield (Ocean Springs, Miss.) – 5,500,000 (18 bb)
Seat 5: Marcos Exterkotter (Miami, Fla. via Brazil) – 10,900,000 (36 bb)
Seat 6: Darren Elias (Medford, NJ) – 38,825,000 (129 bb)

Remaining Payouts:

1st: $1,000,300
2nd: $660,000
3rd: $490,000
4th: $370,000
5th: $280,000
6th: $215,000

Poker Showdown kicked off on Thursday, 24 March with the $400 Deep Stack No Limit Hold’em (NLH) opener. With 3,687 entries, the event more than doubled the $500,000 guaranteed, creating a total prize pool of more than $1.2 million. James Collins of Palm Harbor, Fla. won the opener earning $130,682 after an eight-handed deal was reached just one hand into the final table. This year’s tournament also crowned six women champions over the course of 50 events, including Valerie Novak (Perry Hall, Md.) winning the $1,100 Deep Stack NLH for $91,835.

On Sunday, 10 April, WPT Ambassador and global superstar Steve Aoki meet with fans and players before jumping into the $1,700 Purple Chip Bounty tournament. Going all in, Aoki flopped a straight but was no match for his opponent Carlo Rodriguez’s heart flush. In addition to winning the $500 bounty, Rodriguez was also gifted the custom Dim Mak Collection jean jacket off Aoki’s back.

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Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City reopens buffet

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Atlantic City is the first casino in Atlantic City to reopen their buffet as a new socially distanced all-you-can-eat concept. The newly reopened Fresh Harvest safely delivers all the classic comforts and international favorites of a buffet straight to the table for a one-time price of $29.99 per person.

The expansive menu features American classics including Sliced Brisket, BBQ Pork Ribs and New England Clam Chowder, as well as international favorites including General Tso’s Chicken, Vegetable Lo Mein, Italian Chopped Salad, Ravioli and more. Also included in the flat rate are soft drinks and several delectable desserts including New York Cheesecake Parfaits, Chocolate Pot de Creme and additional seasonal sweets.

Along with the regulations for indoor dining mandated by the state, Fresh Harvest follows Hard Rock Atlantic City’s stringent Safe + Sound protocols, ensuring good, clean fun. Fresh Harvest is open Sunday through Thursday, noon to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, from noon to 10 p.m.

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Hard Rock International acquires rights to Las Vegas brand

Hard Rock International announced today that the world-renowned entertainment and hospitality brand has purchased all rights to the Hard Rock brand and related trademarks in Las Vegas from Houston-based private equity firm, Juniper Capital, which purchased the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Las Vegas in 2018 from Brookfield Asset Management.

The transaction allows HRI exclusive full rights to memorabilia, signage and merchandise, along with intellectual property rights for affiliated restaurant and entertainment trademarks and website domain names. Effective immediately, HRI and its affiliates will no longer be restricted from developing, owning, licensing, managing or operating any Hard Rock-branded casino and integrated resort within Clark County, Nevada.

“This agreement marks an exciting chapter for Hard Rock, in Las Vegas and beyond,” said Jim Allen, Chairman, Hard Rock International. “We look forward to the opportunity of enhancing our presence in Las Vegas, which will always be one of the most iconic entertainment markets in the world.”

As an internationally recognized brand known for amazing experiences and premiere hospitality, HRI will now be able to own and manage the ultimate guest experience in Las Vegas.

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Guitar smash at opening of Hard Rock Cafe

To celebrate the grand opening of the new Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood and adjacent casino expansion, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood will host a guitar smash and media availability Tuesday, 27 November, at 11 a.m.

The Hard Rock Cafe and adjacent casino expansion are the first finished areas to open as part of the $1.5 billion expansion of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. The Cafe will be a model for the Hard Rock brand’s redesign and modern kitchen offerings.

The new 10,000-square-foot Cafe accommodates more than 250 guests and features an open kitchen concept with cutting-edge equipment including a new 7-foot artisanal brick pizza oven and a meat grind room, where Hard Rock Cafe’s new steak burgers will be made fresh throughout the day. True to Hard Rock’s signature blend of music, entertainment and iconic merchandise, the newly-relocated Cafe is highlighted by a triangular-shaped island bar and central stage within view of all dining tables. The Cafe also features a new Rock Shop design.

The Cafe relocation will complement the expansion of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, which will open in fall 2019. The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is owned and operated by the Seminole Tribe of Florida and is a world-renowned entertainment, gaming and hospitality destination.

Hard Rock’s signature “Guitar Smash” ceremony officially marks the opening of every hotel, casino and cafe worldwide.

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Gary Allen returns to Las Vegas Hard Rock

Country music star Gary Allan returns to Las Vegas for an impressive fourth year of weekend shows at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Las Vegas on Friday, 7 December and Saturday, 8 December at 9:30 p.m. The performances coincide with the annual National Finals Rodeo (NFR) week and Hard Rock Hotel has once again been selected as an NFR host property. Tickets go on sale Friday, 8 June at 10 a.m.

With the allure of a modern day outlaw, Allan has won over fans, peers and critics with his signature blend of smoldering vocals, rebellious lyrics and raucous live performances. While becoming a force on the country music scene, he has remained true to his artistic voice each step of the way.

Allan’s last album, Set You Free, topped the Billboard 200 Pop Chart, a career first for the singer. The album also made its debut at the top of the Billboard Country Album chart for the fourth time in a row and produced his fifth No. 1 country radio chart topper with “Every Storm Runs Out Of Rain.” After playing it live on tour for a year ahead of its release, Allan’s newest single, “Mess Me Up” is available now to stream or purchase.

The California native released his first album, Used Heart for Sale, in 1996 and since then has released eight additional studio albums selling over eight million copies, has been certified platinum on three back-to-back albums, and has been certified gold five times. Allan has five No. 1 hits at country radio, fourteen Top 10 hits to his credit and has amassed over 1.4 billion total streams. He’s described as “dark and dreamy” in Entertainment Weekly, “soulful and rough around the edges” in Playboy and deemed a “maverick” by Rolling Stone. He sells out venues as a headliner from New York to Los Angeles, appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Late Show with David Letterman,” “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” “Live with Kelly and Michael” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” He has also landed on the covers of Country Weekly, Pollstar and People magazine.

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WSOP returns to Hard Rock Casino Tulsa

The World Series of Poker is bringing its international tour back to the tables at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa from 15-26 March.

The tournament consists of 46 events over 12 days, including a first-ever $1,000,000 guaranteed No-Limit Hold'em Championship event beginning on Thursday, 22 March and concludes Monday, 26 March. WSOP is also holding a $250,000 No Limit Re-Entry event on the first weekend, which features four flights over two days. This year, the stop features 12 official WSOP Circuit Ring events, as well as Seniors' No Limit Hold'em and a ladies' event.

Event buy-ins range from $135 to $2,200. Satellite qualifier buy-ins range from $65 to $275.
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa Circuit event is the 21st stop on the tour that began in August at Harrah's Casino in North Carolina. It is the second WSOP Circuit series hosted by Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa and only one of three to be held in Oklahoma. Last year's event brought more than 7,500 entries from 37 states and three foreign countries. More than $2.5 million was paid out in prize money.

Players will be looking to follow the footsteps of last year's circuit winner, William Berry. The Norman, Oklahoma, resident won $180,806 in the main event, which featured 574 entrants competing for $861,000. The top 63 competitors finished in the money.

Players can qualify for the 2017-18 Global Casino Championship several ways: (a) win a Circuit Main Event at any domestic or international stop; (b) win a "Casino Championship," which is defined as the player at each stop who accumulates the most points throughout the 12-event gold ring schedule at any domestic or international stop; or (c) be one of the top 50 cumulative point earners over the entire season who hasn't otherwise qualified (domestic tour only).

WSOP Circuit Events are a series of poker tournaments hosted throughout the U.S. and throughout the world, beginning in early August each year and culminating the following summer, with a $1,000,000 Global Casino Championship where the victor earns a WSOP gold bracelet.

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Alanis Morissette to visit Hard Rock Tulsa

Alternative rock icon Alanis Morissette is bringing her award-winning catalog of music to The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Tulsa on 15 March. Tickets go on sale 28 December.

Morissette is known as one of the most influential singer-songwriters in contemporary music. She landed on the scene with her 1995 groundbreaking, debut album, Jagged Little Pill, that included numerous hits like "You Oughta Know," "Hand In My Pocket," "Ironic," "You Learn" and "Hand Over Feet." The album earned two Grammy Awards for Best Rock Album and Album of the Year. Her first single, "You Oughta Know" also won Best Rock Song the same year.

She followed up her debut success with multiple acclaimed albums like Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie, MTV Unplugged, Under Rug Swept, So-Called Chaos, Jagged Little Pill Acoustic, her greatest hits album, The Collection, Flavors of Entanglement, Havoc and Bright Lights and Jagged Little Pill: Collector's Edition. In 2015, Morissette was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

Morissette has contributed to several theatrical releases like "The Chronicles of Narnia," "Prince of Persia" and "City of Angels." She also has several acting credits to her name on both the big and small screens.

Outside of entertainment, Morissette is an avid supporter of female empowerment, as well as spiritual, psychological and physical wellness. She's donated her time to a number of causes including Equality Now, Music for Relief, UN Global Tolerance and P.S. Arts. She contributed her song "Magical Child" to support the Every Mother Counts album, featuring various artists. Morissette is also passionate about the benefits and challenges of home childbirth across the world.

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Hard Rock Tulsa to host World Series of Poker

Less than two months after Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Tulsa hosted its first World Series of Poker circuit event, the international tour has announced it will return to the casino from 15-26 March 2018.

The Hard Rock event will be the 21st stop on the tour that begins in August at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort in North Carolina. It is the only WSOP event in Tulsa, and one of three to be held in the state.

More details about the Tulsa circuit event, including a full schedule, will be released at a later date.

"We are thrilled to bring back the World Series of Poker to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa," said Martin Madewell, senior director of hospitality at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. "This year's event was our first time to host the event, and it was a tremendous success."

This year's circuit winner was William Berry. The Norman resident won $180,806 in the main event that featured 574 entrants competing for $861,000. The top 63 competitors finished in the money. It marked the first time the casino had hosted the event.

Two things are known for sure about every stop. First, every stop will offer a dozen official gold ring events starting at the $365 buy-in level, and second, every stop will include a $1,675 Main Event.

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Hard Rock Las Vegas expands culinary portfolio

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas expands its dynamic culinary portfolio with the addition of Oyster Bar, led by distinguished Executive Chef Bradley Manchester. The 16-seat, full-service restaurant and bar will fuse fresh oysters, seafood, produce and rich pan roasts with contemporary flavors as well as offer top-shelf, premium libations and beer. The new dining destination is now open.

"We're confident Oyster Bar will be a great addition to our lineup of signature restaurants," said Jody Lake, chief operating officer at Hard Rock Hotel. "We are eager to welcome the multi-talented chef, Bradley Manchester, and are looking forward to serving Las Vegas visitors and locals alike."

Located next to the high-limit gaming Dragon Salon in the HRH All-Suite Tower, the eatery occupies approximately 752 square feet with a completely new design and structure.

"I'm excited to take on the challenge of this new concept and explore the possibilities with this type of cuisine," said Manchester. "We'll be using regionally-sourced ingredients to ensure the freshest, high-quality seafood and fare".

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Hard Rock International announces reacquisition of global hotel and casino rights

Hard Rock International has completed the acquisition of casino and hotel-casino rights in the western U.S., as well as in several key international markets, from affiliates of BREF HR, LLC, which own the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Originally separated from the Hard Rock International's portfolio more than three decades ago, the rights acquired in this deal reunite Hard Rock International's global territory for casinos and hotel-casinos, which Hard Rock believes positions the company for unprecedented growth opportunities.

"This is a historic day for the brand and we could not be prouder to announce this acquisition that we believe ignites the path for further expansion around the globe," said Jim Allen, Hard Rock International's chairman. "With the newly acquired rights the Hard Rock brand has now been united for the first time in more than 35 years under one controlling ownership, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, allowing for globally consistent customer service and standards at all of our locations."

As a result of the transaction, Hard Rock International is now exclusively entitled to develop, own, license, franchise and manage Hard Rock Casinos and Hotel-Casinos in the western U.S., including Minnesota and state west of the Mississippi River, as well as in Australia, Brazil, Israel, Venezuela and Vancouver, British Columbia. BREF HR, LLC affiliates will continue to own and operate the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

As part of the contract, Hard Rock International assumed the agreements between BREF HR, LLC and their existing licensees, including Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Lake Tahoe, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Sioux City, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa and Hard Rock Casino Vancouver.

Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos growing portfolio consists of 23 hotels and resorts, as well as 160+ Hard Rock Cafes, among other Hard Rock venues in more than 71 countries.

As the purveyor of the world's largest and most iconic music memorabilia collection in the world, Hard Rock International also acquired certain memorabilia, bringing the total to more than 81,000 pieces globally.

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Jake Bazeley wins Hard Rock Rock 'n' Roll Poker Open Championship

Jake Bazeley of Cincinnati walked away with $568,687 after winning first place in the $3,500 buy-in Seminole Hard Rock "Rock 'n' Roll" Poker Open (RRPO) $2 Million Guaranteed Championship held Nov. 27 to Dec. 2 atSeminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hollywood (Florida).

Offering two starting flights, the Championship produced a total of 766 entries, with a total prize pool of $2,451,200 -- a 25% increase from the 2014 RRPO. Bazeley outlasted a tough final table to win the top prize.

The 14-event series, held in the resort ballrooms, significantly surpassed every major guarantee. Opening day kicked off Thursday, Nov. 19 with Event #1, a $350 buy-in Deep Stack No Limit Hold'em $500,000 guarantee with six starting flights. The event drew 3,022 entries resulting in a prize pool of $906,600, nearly doubling the guarantee.

The next big tournament was Event #5, which guaranteed a $250,000 prize pool. The $570 buy-in No Limit Hold'em started Monday, Nov. 23 with four starting flights. A total of 830 entries generated a prize pool of $415,000, once again crushing the guarantee.

"The amazing success of the Rock 'n' Roll Poker Open is a direct testament to the overall resort and tournament experience Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino provides its players when they visit," said Tony Burns, tournament director for Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. "Our team listens to player feedback and we do everything we can to continue to improve the tournaments each series. This is one for the Rock 'n' Roll Poker Open books."

The Rock 'n' Roll Poker Open Championship drew some of the top professionals in poker including Harrison Gimbel, John Racener, Noah Schwartz, John Dolan, Matt Waxman, Johnathan Duhamel, Phil Laak and poker legend Jason Mercier. Other notable players in the field were Vanessa Rousso, from reality TV show, Big Brother, Oscar-nominated actress Jennifer Tilly and Weeds writer/producer Matt Salsberg.

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Hard Rock announces plan to bring casino to Meadowlands

Hard Rock International, owner of one of the world's most iconic and recognized brands, announced today its plan to build a casino at the Meadowlands in New Jersey. The proposed entertainment destination would be ideally situated in northern New Jersey and is projected to generate $400 million of new tax revenues a year.

"With its close proximity to an international airport, the new casino would be designed to attract visitors from not only the 14 million adults in northern New Jersey and New York City, but also international travelers, making it a premier entertainment destination," said Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International. "The significant tax revenue brought into New Jersey could go directly to aid in the development and reconstruction of Atlantic City's casino and hotel industry."

Reports show a casino in northern New Jersey would help draw visitors from other states, creating competition with New York and Pennsylvania, who have taken more than $13 billion in revenue from New Jersey in the past eight years since they've expanded their gaming options.

"We're thrilled to bring this great offering to the new Meadowlands Racetrack," said Jeff Gural, Chairman of New Meadowlands Racetrack LLC. "With its expertise in gaming, hotels, restaurants, live events, entertainment, and retail offerings, Hard Rock International is the ideal partner for New Meadowlands Racetrack, bringing the globally recognized brand to the racetrack elevates excitement surrounding the project".

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Ben Affleck cheats at blackjack

Ben Affleck does not begin auspiciously his career as a player. The Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas dismissed the well-known Hollywood actor from the tables of the game because the security services were aware that the VIPs had the cards to win at blackjack, a technique for nothing loved one in the casino .

The unfortunate accident occurred Tuesday night . The actor, experienced player , was at a table of important bets. Counting cards is a technique that takes into account all the cards out on the table from the game in order to assess those that remain in the deck and then figure out if those who have remained are favorable to the player or the banker . The system is not illegal, but casinos reserve the right to decide whether to admit or expel a player when the ' pinch ' .

On what happened there is an aura of mystery. According to some sources , Affleck was not expelled , but was asked to leave the casino and the security men told him he was "too good " to stay at the table.

According to the gossip site TMZ.com , the actor - who was in Las Vegas with his wife Jennifer Garner pass before you start filming the sequel to Man of Steel , Batman vs. Superman was instead permanently banned entry in the casino. Big fan of card games , the acclaimed actor and director is not only good camera , but also lucky at the gaming tables in 2008 , has won 800 thousand dollars, according to TMZ, blackjack betting 20 thousand dollars in three simultaneous hands .

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