Imagine There's No Hunger Campaign Assists Metropolitan Ministries

Seminole Hard Rock Tampa is currently collecting food & clothing in support of Metropolitan Ministries. SHRT's Imagine There's No Hunger global campaign was established to raise awareness/funding for the fight against childhood hunger and poverty.

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tampa will donate 100 percent of the retail purchase price from its Lennon inspired limited-edition pin ($12) to Imagine There's No Hunger. The property will also donate 15 percent of the retail purchase price from its signature men¹s T-shirt ($26). Both items are available for purchase now through December 31 inside the Rock Shop, located next to the Hard Rock Cafe. Hard Rock Cafe patrons who add a $1 donation to their meal tab will receive an Imagine Bracelet. One hundred percent of bracelet fundraising will benefit charity partners in Cameroon, China,Haiti, India, Kenya, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Uganda and the United States.

 On Friday (Nov. 17th), Seminole Hard rock will deliver a truckload of items to the Clear Channel Food Drive at the Tampa Bay Times Forum. The public is invited to swing by the Forum to drop off donations between 5 AM and Noon.

Visit WhyHunger.org for more information on the Imagine There's No Hunger initiative.

Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Job Fair

Good news! Seminole Hard Rock Tampa is opening up 400 new jobs! They are holding a Job Fair on Wednesday April 16th from 9-5 (gates open at 6AM). All applicants must apply beforehand at www.jobsforflorida.com. The Job Fair will be held at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Applicants may enter through Gate 3 off MLK JR. BLVD.

Address:4800 N. US Highway 301, Tampa, FL

Company Info
Seminole Gaming is proud to have the best team of employees in the gaming industry. We are always looking to grow our family with openings in a variety of positions.

Our current team member benefits include medical, pharmacy, vision, dental, disability insurances, wellness program, 401(k) plan, generous paid time off plan, tuition reimbursement and much more.

Apply at: www.jobsforflorida.com

Seminole Hard Rock Tampa February Promotions

Take a look at the promotions available at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa for the month of February.

Progressive High Hand Reward Promotion
Each day from 12:01AM to ­11:59PM, February 1, 2012 through February 29, 2012, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino ­Tampa Poker Room poker players will be eligible to win each "High Hand". If the "High Hand" is not hit, the jackpot will roll over each day until the end of the month.

10 Million Point Giveaway
10 lucky winners win 1,000,000 points. Earn entries from 2/1 to 2/27 on hourly drawings 12PM - 9PM.

$50,000 Hearts are Wild
On Wednesdays in February, get a chance to win up to $50,000 cash. Choose 5 cards out of 20 & the better the hand, the more you win. Hourly drawings will be held 10AM - 4PM. Earn entries from January 26 to­ February 29.

His and Hers Fiat 500 Giveaway
On Tuesdays in February, earn entries for the chance to win the Grand Prize of two Fiat 500's. There will also be hourly drawings from 1PM - 9PM for $1,000 cash prizes. Earn entries February 1 to­ February 28.

Turn 2 Foundation Post Event Coverage
The 9th Annual Derek Jeter Celebrity Golf Classic presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino was held on Wednesday, January 18.

About the foundation: The Turn 2 Foundation, established in 1996, has awarded more than $16 million in grants to create and support signature programs and activities that motivate young people to choose healthy lifestyles. Through these ventures, the Foundation strives to create outlets for children to achieve academic excellence, develop leadership skills and remain drug and alcohol free. These programs all share the same goal of helping today's youth become the leaders of tomorrow.

Penny Slots
All new penny slot room at The Hard Rock where you can go "From Pennies to Payday". This new room featured hundreds of your favorite slots and is located by the food court. Link:

Restaurants at Hard Rock Tampa
It all depends on your appetite!

Hard Rock Café: Enjoy classic American fare from our over 50-item food menu, an authentic rock atmosphere and live music on our exciting elevated stage.

Council Oak Steak and Seafood: Tampa's award-winning spot for prime steaks and fresh seafood. Contemporary and upscale.

Fresh Harvest: 7 live-action kitchens serving everything from brick oven pizzas to dim sum and desserts to an all new breakfast buffet.

Rock 'N Raw: Sushi, noodles and dim sum. Fresh and fabulous. Located on the 2nd floor next to Fresh Harvest.

The Green Room: From burgers to benedicts. Open 24/7 for casual breakfasts, lunches and dinners.

The Food Court: A world of familiar and exotic snacks located on the lobby level by the Poker Room.

For more info:
Hard Rock Promotions
Hard Rock Restaurants

Seminole Hard Rock Tampa November Events

Check out all of the fun happenings going on at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa this November!

November 9
Great White in Concert
Musical guest Great White comes to Hard Rock Tampa on November 9th at 10pm, doors at 8:30pm. Tickets are $25 for general admission and there is standing room only. Tickets are available for sale at the Hard Rock Shop and all Ticketmaster Outlets. For Bottle service, call the cafe at 813-627-7755.

November 11
11 Milion Point Giveaway
The drawing will be held on November 11th at the Hard Rock Tampa. Hourly drawings will be held from 11AM -­ 9PM and earn entries November 1 -­ November 11.

November 13
Comedy Night Staring Tom Rhodes
Comedian Tom Rhodes comes to Hard Rock Tampa on Sunday November 13th at 9pm for a night of laughter. Enjoy dinner and a free show with an international man of comedy who is the star of two specials on Comedy Central and has appeared on HBO worldwide.

$5,000 November Scratch Off
Held every Wednesday in November. Win cash prizes from $250 - $5,000 with hourly drawings from 10AM - 4PM. Earn entries from 10/27 - 11/30.

Corvette or Cash Giveaway
Win a Corvette or $25,000 cash with hourly drawings from 1pm - 9pm for up to $2,000 Cash. Grand prize drawing will be held at at 9:30pm. Earn entries 10/26 ­- 11/29.

WhyHunger at Hard Rock Tampa
Seminole Hard Tampa will collect food for the local Metropolitan Ministries this holiday season as part of a Hard Rock International partnership initiative with the New York-based WhyHunger organization. SHRHC will also raise money through the sales of limited-edition John Lennon Imagine There¹s No Hunger signature items. Beginning on Nov. 1 and running through December, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will donate through its Seminole Hard Rock Retail Store special limited-edition John Lennon IMAGINE signature and likeness items in support of the two-month fundraising campaign, including the new IMAGINE t-shirts which will be sold at the Hard Rock Retail Store inside the casino.

For more info, visit the Hard Rock Tampa website.

Seminole Hard Rock Tampa September Events

More concerts, more comedy, more slots and more prizes! See what Hard Rock Tampa has to offer this September!

September 18

Comedy Night starring Mark Viera

Admission is free and the show starts at 9PM. Eat & laugh at the Cafe with comedian Mark Viera.

September 28

Slaughter in Concert at Hard Rock Tampa

Doors open at 8:30PM and concert begins at 10PM. Tickets cost $25 and are standing room only. Tickets are available for sale at The Rock Shop and all Ticketmaster outlets. For bottle service, call the Café. Guests must be 21+.

'The Hangover' Slots

The popular movie is now a slot machine. Seminole Casinos is the first to bring this game to Florida!

Hard Rock at Night Live Music

Live music 3 nights a week (Thursday-Saturday) starting at 10pm. Live DJ mash-ups 3 nights a week (Thursday-Saturday) until 4am.

September Table Games Hot Seat

Nine lucky winners will have the chance to sit in the hot seat and win $100 in chips. Contest every Friday in September (2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th). 12PM to 4PM. Location: Pit 2 and Pit 3 next to the Council Oak Restaurant. All players sitting at an eligible table will have the opportunity to win table game chips. You must be a Seminole Player¹s Club cardholder in order to participate in this promotion. Player's Club cards are free to all visitors 21 and older. Prizes are non-transferrable and there is no limit to the number of prizes a person may win per day.

10 Million Point Giveaway

10 lucky winners will win 1 million points. Hourly drawings between 12PM & 9PM on Friday, September 30th. Earn entries between 7am August 1st & 8:45pm September 30th. You must be a Seminole Player's Club cardholder in order to participate in this promotion. Player's Club cards are free to all visitors 21 and older. There is no limit to the amount of swipes per day. All cardholders have 10 free swipes per day for each increment of fifty points earned based on recorded machine play.

Football Bucks Giveaway

Win cash prizes ranging from $250 - $5,000. Drawings every Wednesday in September. Hourly drawings between 10AM & 4PM. Earn entries between 7AM September 1st ­& 3:45PM September 28th. You must be a Seminole Player's Club cardholder in order to participate in this promotion. Player's Club cards are free to all visitors 21 and older.

Jeep, Sea-Doo, & Cash Giveaway

Every Tuesday in September. Win a Jeep Grand Cherokee, a See-Doo 210 Challenger, or cash. Hourly drawings from 1PM to 9PM for $1,000. Grand prize drawings at 9:30PM for jeep or boat. Earn entries 7AM August 31 to 9:15PM September 27. You must be a Seminole Player's Club cardholder in order to participate in this promotion. Player¹s Club cards are free to all visitors 21 and older. There is no limit to the number of entries a participant may have. Entries are earned on a weekly basis. Participants must be present to win.

For more information, visit the Seminole Hard Rock Tampa website.

Seminole Hard Rock Tampa July Events

Looks like another great month at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa! Check out the events they have planned for July!


July 13
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts will play at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, July 13th at 10PM.Tickets are available at all ticketmaster outlets and the Rock Shop for $45. For bottle service, please call the Cafe at 813-627-7755.

July 17
Comedy Night with Greg Warren
You've seen him on the CBS Late-Late Show, so now check out Greg Warren at the Hard Rock on July
17th. Dinner and a Show at 9PM. Free Admission.

Cruise into Summer Giveaway
Win up to $10,000 or a cruise to the Caribbean. Drawings every hour from 10AM – 4PM every Wednesday in July. Players earn entries from 7am July 1st to 3:45pm July 27th. Entries are earned on a promotional basis and there is no limit to the number of entries a participant can earn. One (1) electronic entry will be awarded to Player’s Club cardholders for each increment of fifty (50) points earned based on recorded machine play. Player’s Club cardholders may be awarded additional entries through machine play and other special offers. Participants may swipe his/her card once per day for their free entry. You must be a Seminole Player’s Club cardholder in order to participate in this promotion. Player’s Club cards are free to all visitors 21 and older. Winner must be present to win.

Earn $150 Gas Card Deal for Poker Players
Exclusively for poker players. Weekly drawing, every Sunday – Thursday in July. Accumulate 20 hours of live action play in a one week period and get a $150 gas card. Players are able to redeem one gas card per week, with a maximum of four over four weeks. Must be 18 years of age to play and a Seminole Player’s Club member. Promotional time is between 12:01am Sunday – Thursday from July 3rd to July 28th.

Toys of Summer Giveaway
Win a Boat, A pair of Jet skis with trailer, a Can-Am Spyder, a Motorcycle, $25,000 cash or $10,000 cash bonus, plus a chance to pick again. Drawings every hour from 1PM – 9PM for $1,000 every Tuesday in July. Grand prize drawings at 9:30. Players earn entries from 7AM July 1st – 9:15PM July 26th. One (1) electronic entry will be awarded to Player’s Club cardholders for each increment of fifty (50) points earned based on recorded machine play. You must be a Seminole Player’s Club cardholder in order to participate in this promotion. Player’s Club cards are free to all visitors 21 and older. Winner must be present to win.

Gas Money Promotion
Win $500 gas cards, a mystery car, or up to $2,000 in cash. Drawings will be between 12PM – 2PM & 5PM – 7PM on July 17th for the $500 gas cards. Grand prize drawing will held at 3PM & 8PM on July 17th for the mystery car and $2,000 cash. Promotion runs 7AM July 1st to 7:45PM July 17th. One (1) electronic entry will be awarded to Player’s Club Cardholders for each increment of 50 points earned based on recorded machine play. Player’s Club cardholders may be awarded additional entries through other special offers. Entries are earned on a promotional basis and there is no limit on the number of entries participants can earn. You must be a Seminole Player’s Club cardholder in order to participate in this promotion. Player’s Club cards are free to all visitors 21 and older.

40th Anniversary Memorabilia Tour
(Date: TBD) Features memorabilia from the world’s greatest rock legends and icons to take guests through some of the most memorable years in rock history. Hard Rock has chosen the top 40 most iconic pieces of music memorabilia, including clothes and instruments, from its collection. Honoring the lives and legends of rock’s greatest, like Jimi Hendrix, Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley and John Lennon, as well as today’s hottest artists, including Justin Bieber, Snoop Dogg and Katy Perry. For more information, visit www.hardrock.com.

Items from legendary artists on display include: Buddy Holly’s signature glasses, Michael Jackson’s unforgettable jacket worn in the video for “Beat It”, the wedding dress worn by Madonna on the cover of her controversial “Like a Virgin” album, Jimi Hendrix’s custom Flying V, Ray Charles’ Braille Playboy Magazine, Johnny Cash’s handmade Grammer guitar and much more, Memorabilia from today’s top contemporary artists will also be on tour, from the dress worn by Katy Perry when she famously dove on a birthday cake; and a feathered jacket worn by Brandon Flowers of The Killers; to Justin Bieber’s skateboard; and a coat worn by Snoop Dogg in the movie “Starsky & Hutch.”

For more information, visit the Seminole Hard Rock Tampa website.

Seminole Hard Rock Tampa June Events

The following are a few of the great events that will be taking place during the month of June at Hard Rock Tampa.

June 12
Jason Canning
Come out and enjoy dinner while Comedian Jason Canning performs a free show. Show starts at 9PM.

June 23
Everclear
As part of Hard Rock Cafe's 40 Days That Rock 40-year anniversary month, Everclear will be performing their classic hits on the 23rd. Tickets are $28 for this standing room only show and the concert starts at 10PM (Doors open at 9PM).
Everclear Tickets

Race to Riches Cash, Trip & Car Giveaway
Drawings will be held every hour from 10AM - 4PM on Wednesdays (Weekly). Prizes include $300 - $2,000, a trip to a race in Daytona or a Dodge Challenger.

Cash & Chevy Camaro Giveaway
Every Tuesday in the month of June, hourly drawings will take place from 1PM - 9PM for $1,000 cash. at 9:30 a drawing will take place for a Chevy Camaro grand prize. Entries can be earned from June 1st to June 28th. Must be 21+ and a Player's Club member to participate.

40 Days That Rock - Win Cash or a Trip to London
As part of their anniversary celebration, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will give away cash prizes and a trip for two to London. Drawings will be held at 2PM, 3PM, 4PM, 6PM & 8PM for $4,000 cash. The Grand Prize drawing will be held at 4:30PM and 8:30PM. Four entries will then be drawn to participate in "Plug In And Win" where each person will choose a guitar and start playing it. The contest official will then randomly plug in one of the guitar cables into an amplifier. The person whose guitar is playing through the amp will win the trip and $400 cash, while the other three participants will win $400 cash each. Earn Entries May 18th - June 26th.

Ante Up for iPods & iPads
From June 1 to June 30, players that accumulate 120 hours of live action poker play will receive an Apple iPad 2, while players that accumulate 80 hours will receive an Apple iPod Touch. Players must be clocked in to the bravo system for time to be recorded.

Seminole Hard Rock Event Calendar

Seven Mary Three at Hard Rock Tampa Sweepstakes

As a part of Hard Rock's "40 Days That Rock", Seven Mary Three will be coming to Tampa to perform and we have your opportunity at two free tickets! The concert will take place at 10PM (doors open at 9) on May 26th. Standing room only tickets are being sold for $20 at Ticketmaster outlets and at the Hard Rock Store. Here is how you can win your free tickets:

Two ways to enter:

On Twitter:
Follow @WhatsUpTampaBay on Twitter & retweet the following message:

RT @WhatsUpTampaBay Win two tickets to see Seven Mary Three at @SHRTampa on 5/26. Rules: http://bit.ly/j3YJ7f

or

On the Blog:
Comment on this post naming your favorite song by Seven Mary Three. Make sure to also post your your name and email address.

Contest ends at 7PM on 5/24/2011. The winner will be picked at random and will be notified by DM on Twitter or Email by 5/25/2011. The winner will receive two free tickets to see Seven Mary Three at the Seminole Hard Rock Cafe in Tampa on 5/26/2011.

If you don't win, you can purchase tickets here:
Seven Mary Three Tickets

Disclosure: Seminole Hard Rock Tampa contacted What's Up Tampa Bay directly to promote the Seven Mary Three Hard Rock Tampa show. Two free tickets to the show were provided for this contest.

Comedy Night with Bob Saget Sweepstakes

On March 13th, Bob Saget will be performing live at the Seminole Hard Rock Tampa and I have your chance at two free tickets to the show! Doors open for the event at 7PM and the show will start at 8PM. For those who do not win the contest, General Admission tickets are $40 and are available at the Hard Rock Store, all Ticketmaster outlets and Ticketmaster.com. Ticket holders must be 18 years of age. Now for the fun part, here is how you enter the contest:

Two ways to enter:

On Twitter:

 Follow @WhatsUpTampaBay on Twitter & retweet the following message:

   RT @WhatsUpTampaBay Win two tickets to see Bob Saget at @SHRTampa on 3/13. Rules: http://bit.ly/hrfuju

or

On the Blog:

Comment on this post describing a life lesson you learned from the 90's hit sitcom "Full House". Make sure to include your name and email address.

Contest ends at 6PM on 3/11/2011. The winner will be picked at random and will be notified by DM on Twitter or Email by 3/12/2011. The winner will receive two free tickets to see Bob Saget at the Seminole Hard Rock Cafe in Tampa on 3/13/2011.

Other upcoming Seminole Hard Rock events:

• Seminole Hard Rock is holding a Battle of the Bands Finals on March 3rd at 10pm. With its 40th Anniversary, Hard Rock International is giving local bands the chance to win a spot on the lineup at Hard Rock Calling 2011 to take place in London's Hyde Park. Hard Rock Cafe Tampa presents its finalists from a two-week competition of Tampa Bay area¹s best groups. These bands must perform original music and will vie for a chance to advance to the Regional Contest. The Tampa finalist will receive a future paying gig at the all new state-of-art Hard Rock Cafe Tampa, a hotel stay, and $200 cash per band member. The runner-up band(s) will also receive a future paying gig at the Hard Rock Cafe Tampa and hotel stay. Open and free to the public- 21 and over.

• Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is having a casino drawing promotion with prizes that include up to $20,000 cash or a trip for two to Ireland! Anyone 21 or older with a Seminole Players Club Card can earn entries into the drawings by playing one of the casino's 4,100 popular slot machines, starting on March 1. To activate their earned entries participants simply swipe their Seminole Players Club Card in a designated machine on St. Patrick¹s Day, March 17, when there'll be hourly drawings from 3 - 8 p.m. for the award of $500 in free slot machine play. Then at 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., for the Grand Prize drawings the participants will select a four-leaf clover from the special St. Patrick¹s Day game board to win either a four-day, five-night trip voucher worth $3,500 to Ireland including airfare and hotel stay, $20,000 cash, $10,000 cash or $500 cash bonus with one additional pick. Participants must be present to win. Click here for more information.

Disclosure: Seminole Hard Rock Tampa contacted What's Up Tampa Bay directly to promote the Bob Saget Hard Rock Tampa comedy show. Two free tickets to the show were provided for this contest.

Seminole Hard Rock Why Hunger Charity Event

I recently received an email from Seminole Hard Rock about a great charity event they are holding to benefit local Metropolitan Ministries and thought I would share with all of you.

Why Hunger Charity event - Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tampa will collect food for the local Metropolitan Ministries this holiday season as part of a Hard Rock International partnership initiative with the New York-based WhyHunger organization. SHRHC will also raise money through the sales of limited-edition John Lennon Imagine There’s No Hunger signature items.  

Beginning on Nov. 1, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will donate through its Seminole Hard Rock Retail Store special limited-edition John Lennon IMAGINE signature and likeness items in support of the two-month fundraising campaign, including the new IMAGINE There’s No Hunger pins, as well as an artist spotlight t-shirt which will be sold at the Hard Rock Retail Store inside the casino.

Additionally, the employees of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino announced that they will hold their own food drive for Tampa’s Metropolitan Ministries and volunteer at the Ministries’ Holiday Tent at 2002 North Florida Avenue during the holiday season. 
 
The hotel and casino will also collect non-perishable food items from the public for the holidays in designated bins that will be conveniently located in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel lobby.

For more information please visit 
http://www.seminolehardrocktampa.com/.