$3.8 million jackpot win at Seminole Hard Rock Casino Hollywood

One lucky Fort Lauderdale resident is going into the weekend a big winner after a night at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. Ms. Laurie, who wanted her last name withheld, hit a jackpot for $3,854,682 on the IGT Megabucks slots game this morning shortly after midnight. The jackpot marks the highest payout in history for all six Seminole Gaming properties and the largest slot jackpot ever awarded in Florida on an IGT game.

The guest was playing the $1 machine and had wagered a $5 bet before the jackpot was won. She celebrated her 60th birthday last week and was spending the evening at the iconic Guitar Hotel having dinner with friends at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood.

“I am in absolute shock,” she said. “You like to dream big but that’s really big. That’s not even in the ballpark of what you think you can win. That’s a lottery! It still feels like a dream.”

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New Hollywood Park Casino set to open Fall 2016

Hollywood Park Casino Company announced today that the new Cary Grant Pavilion at Hollywood Park Casino (HPC) will open this Fall. The grand opening of HPC will usher in the city's aura of glamour and luxury as the first of numerous businesses included as part of the developing retail district in the Inglewood Community.

Sitting on nearly 11 acres in a newly emerging renaissance district and directly facing the expanded Century Boulevard, the new HPC location will be just steps from the former location. As part of an updated art and social community minutes from Downtown Los Angeles and three miles away from Los Angeles International Airport, HPC sets the latest standard for Westside gambling.

"While the complex undergoes a physical overhaul, the staff at Hollywood Park is committed to making the transition as smooth as possible," said Hollywood Park Casino General Manager Deven Kumar. "HPC is situated both to serve its current player base and draw in a new generation of gamers. The new casino will still have our favorite player perks, like Blackjack and Baccarat, as well as our daily no-limit Texas Hold'em tournaments, but the new property is going to be bigger and better than ever."

Designed by San Diego-based JCJ Architecture, the new casino will span 110,000 square feet and include the best amenities in gaming and technology. HPC will set a winning stage with 125 card game tables, simulcast wagering, a sports bar and restaurant (Century Bar & Grill), intimate lounge, gourmet café, and a 20 percent increase in high limit play while including traditionally historic elements of HPC.

"This new casino was also designed with luxury and convenience in mind," said Kumar. "The new property will engage the art and social communities featuring global artists' work throughout. Signature to Southern California, palm trees iconography will line the drive as guests pull into valet park while a new parking structure are some of the included and updated amenities for incoming guests. Visitors will feel very safe, while enjoying themselves in beautiful surroundings."

The new HPC property broke ground in July 2015 and is set to host grand opening events beginning Fall 2016.

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Hollywood Casino to expand hours over Christmas

BANGOR — Hollywood Casino will be open non-stop between December 26, 2015 and January 3, 2015, Bangor Daily News reported.

This is a test run of extended hours to see if it's tenable on a long term basis, the report said.

Regular hours at the casino prior included a closure between 3am and 8am, according to the Bangor Daily News.

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