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New Table Game Members Get $100 Match PlayGuaranteed
All month long,new table game members will receive $50 Match Play at the time of sign up, and$50 Match Play on their next visit. This offer is available for newSeminole Wild Card members only. Please see Player’s Club for details.
NewSeminole Wild Card Members Get Up To $200 Free Play
Newmembers who sign up for a Seminole Wild Card will receive $25 in Free Play. Newmembers who present other Florida casino cards may be upgraded to Elite statusand receive up to $200 in Free Play. This offer is available for slot playersonly. Please see Player’s Club for details.
The Krewe of Choctaw’s 2019 theme is “A Celebration of Life.” Each of the parade’s 19 floats will portray past royalty and important New Orleans citizens. The co-ed Krewe of Freret, resurrected in 2011 since the mid-1990s thanks to some enthusiastic Loyola alumni, will again feature hand-decorated masks the members create themselves. We are waiting for the New zodiac signs 2019: Earth Pig, Chinese Lunar Year Year 2019 Begins on the Tuesday, February 5, 2019, the new zodiac sign applies since 338 days only.
Two-for-OneComp Dollars at the Food Court
During the month of February, players canutilize comp dollars at the food court at a 2 for 1 redemption rate.
$125,000Slot Tournament Series
$25,000Day 1
Tuesday,Feb. 5, from 4 to 9 p.m.
Duringthe $25,000 Slot Tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 5, from 4 to 9 p.m., players canenter to win a $2,000 grand prize or their share of $25,000. Plus, the top10-point earners from each week will advance to a Top 40 Bonus Tournament onTuesday, Feb. 26, at 10 p.m. to win their share of an additional $20,000.Guests can receive a seat in the tournament by earning three or more compdollars playing slots on Tuesday, Feb. 5, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
$125,000Slot Tournament Series
$25,000Day 2
Tuesday,Feb. 12, from 4 to 9 p.m.
Duringthe $25,000 Slot Tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 4 to 9 p.m., players canenter to win a $2,000 grand prize or their share of $25,000. Plus, the top10-point earners from each week will advance to a Top 40 Bonus Tournament onTuesday, Feb. 26, at 10 p.m. to win their share of an additional $20,000.Guests can receive a seat in the tournament by earning three or more compdollars playing slots on Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
$125,000Slot Tournament Series
$25,000Day 3
Tuesday,Feb. 19, from 4 to 9 p.m.
Duringthe $25,000 Slot Tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 4 to 9 p.m., players canenter to win a $2,000 grand prize or their share of $25,000. Plus, the top10-point earners from each week will advance to a Top 40 Bonus Tournament onTuesday, Feb. 26, at 10 p.m. to win their share of an additional $20,000.Guests can receive a seat in the tournament by earning three or more compdollars playing slots on Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
$125,000Slot Tournament Series
$25,000Day 4
Tuesday,Feb. 26, from 4 to 9 p.m.
Duringthe $25,000 Slot Tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 4 to 9 p.m., players canenter to win a $2,000 grand prize or their share of $25,000. Plus, the top10-point earners will advance to the Top 40 Bonus Tournament on Tuesday, Feb.26, at 10 p.m. for a chance to win their share of an additional $20,000. Guestscan receive a seat in the tournament by earning three or more comp dollarsplaying slots on Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
$10,000Rockin’ Bonus Times Tournament
Tuesday,Feb. 5, from 9 to 11 p.m.
Duringthe $10,000 Rockin’ Bonus Times Tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 5, from 9 to 11p.m., players can win a $2,000 grand prize or their share of $10,000. Playerscan earn entries at the rate of one entry per two comp dollars earned on reelslot machines featuring the Bonus Times Tournament logo. Tournament excludesvideo poker and electronic table games.
$50,000Elite Slot Tournament
Thursday,Feb. 7, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Duringthe $50,000 Elite Slot Tournament on Thursday, Feb. 7, from 5 to 9 p.m., 200winners will receive a share of $50,000, and a $7,000 grand prize will beawarded to one winner. The winner of each session will receive $100. Must be aSeminole Wild Card Elite member to participate.
GodivaChocolate Giveaway
Monday,Feb. 11, from 3 to 9 p.m.
Playerswho earn six comp dollars playing slots from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb.11, will be eligible to receive a 19-piece Godiva chocolate gift box. This giftmust be picked up between 3 and 9 p.m. at the Alcove. See Player’s Club fordetails.
U-SpinBonusing
Tuesday,Feb. 12, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Playerswho earn five comp dollars on their favorite reel slot machine on Tuesday, Feb.12, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. will be eligible to participate in U-Spin Bonusing.Upon reaching five comp dollars, tap the U-Spin icon to spin and win up to$250. Excludes video poker and electronic table games.
$50,000After Hours Giveaway
Wednesday,Feb. 13, from 10 p.m. to midnight
Duringthe $50,000 After Hours Giveaway on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 25 players will win$250 Free Play every 15 minutes from 10 p.m. to midnight. Wager $20 with yourSeminole Wild Card between each drawing to be eligible. See Player’s Club fordetails.
$50,000After Hours Giveaway
Thursday,Feb. 14, from 10 p.m. to midnight
Duringthe $50,000 After Hours Giveaway on Thursday, Feb. 14, 25 players will win $250Free Play every 15 minutes from 10 p.m. to midnight. Wager $20 with yourSeminole Wild Card between each drawing to be eligible. See Player’s Club fordetails.
$50,000After Hours Giveaway
Friday,Feb. 15, from 10 p.m. to midnight
Duringthe $50,000 After Hours Giveaway on Friday, Feb. 15, 25 players will win $250Free Play every 15 minutes from 10 p.m. to midnight. Wager $20 with your SeminoleWild Card between each drawing to be eligible. See Player’s Club for details.
PublixGift Card Giveaway
Saturday,Feb. 16, from 2 to 8 p.m.
Playerswho earn six comp dollars playing slots from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb.16, will be eligible to receive a $15 Publix gift card. This gift must bepicked up between 2 and 8 p.m. at Hard Rock Event Center. See Player’s Club fordetails.
$40,000Jackpot Winners Bonus Drawings
Sunday,Feb. 17, from 8 to 10 p.m.
Playerswho won a jackpot of $1,200 or more using their Seminole Wild Card throughoutJanuary will receive an entry to the $40,000 Jackpot Winners Bonus Drawings onSunday, Feb. 17, from 8 to 10 p.m. Players can win $500 to $10,000 in cashor Free Play every 30 minutes.
BacardiSuperior Rum Giveaway
Monday,Feb. 18, from noon to 6 p.m.
Playerswho earn six comp dollars playing slots from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb.18, will be eligible to receive a bottle of Bacardi Superior Rum. This giftmust be picked up between noon and 6 p.m. at Hard Rock Event Center. One giftper person. See Player’s Club for details.
$10,000Rockin’ Bonus Times Tournament
Tuesday,Feb. 19, from 9 to 11 p.m.
Duringthe $10,000 Rockin’ Bonus Times Tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 9 to 11p.m., players can win a $2,000 grand prize or their share of $10,000. Playerscan earn entries at the rate of one entry per two comp dollars earned on reelslot machines featuring the Bonus Times Tournament logo. Tournament excludesvideo poker and electronic table games.
GiftCard Pick’em & Win
Sunday,Feb. 24, from 2 to 8 p.m.
Playerswho earn six comp dollars playing slots on Sunday, Feb. 24, from 7 a.m. to 7p.m. will be eligible to receive a $15 gift card and be one of five winners toearn a $1,000 gift card at 9 p.m. Gift card brands include Macy’s, Publix andmore. This gift must be picked up between 2 and 8 p.m. at Hard Rock EventCenter.
Poker
Cruises To Vietnam 2019
Escalator III Series
Multiple Tournaments Starting Wednesday,Feb. 20 through Sunday, March 17
The EscalatorIII series runs four tournaments over the span of four weekends offering morethan $1 million in guaranteed prize money. The first weekend will feature a$150 buy-in tournament with a $100,000 guarantee. Each subsequent weekend, thebuy-in and guarantee will increase with the last weekend featuring a $560buy-in tournament with a $400,000 guarantee.
For moreinformation on the February poker tournament schedule and promotions, visit SHRPO.com.
Hard Rock Event Center
| Wednesday, Feb. 13 | 8 p.m. | Dancing with the Stars: Live! |
| Thursday, Feb. 14 and Friday, Feb. 15 | 8 p.m. | Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons |
| Wednesday, Feb. 20 | 8 p.m. | Sarah Brightman HYMN in Concert |
| Friday, Feb. 22 | 8 p.m. | Bad Company |
| Saturday, Feb. 23 | 8 p.m. | Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience |
| Wednesday, Feb. 27 | 8 p.m. | The Beach Boys |
| Thursday, Feb. 28 | 8 p.m. | Ron White |
*High-res images can be downloaded at:http://bit.ly/HRL_Shows
Editor’sNote: All mediainterested in reviewing or photographing these events must request credentialsat HardRock Event Center.
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Treat a loved one or spoil yourself with twoof Rock Spa’s most popular services. This indulgent gift starts with a50-minute Swedish massage to relax the body and ease the mind, and is followedby a pampering classic pedicure.
To reserve a service or treatment, pleasecall 954-797-5888. Spa services are subject to availability. No other discountsmay be applied.
SpecialEvents
HomeSafe The Classic Rock and Roll Party
Saturday,Feb. 2, at 7 p.m.
HardRock Event Center
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & CasinoHollywood is a proud sponsor of the unique and high-energy rock-and-roll themedcharity event, The Classic Rock & Roll Party, on Saturday, Feb. 2, at 7p.m. The exciting event is hosted by Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain and featuresdinner, dancing and a special performance by KC & The Sunshine Band. This eventbenefits HomeSafe, a South Florida nonprofit organization dedicated toproviding hope and healing for victims of child abuse and domestic violence.Tickets cost $500 per person. For more information and to purchase ticketsplease visit www.HelpHomeSafe.org.
Seminole Tribe of Florida 48th AnnualSeminole Tribal Fair
Friday, Feb. 8 to Sunday, Feb. 10,starting at 10 a.m.
Hard Rock Event Center
The Seminole Tribe of Floridawill host its 48th Annual Tribal Fair and Pow Wow at Hard Rock Event Center atSeminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, from Friday, Feb. 8, throughSunday, Feb. 10, 2019. The three-day cultural festival will feature a NativeAmerican Reel Cinema Fest highlighting Native American actors, alligatorwrestling shows, Native American dance troupes, live Native American musicalperformances and more. The festival will be headlined by Grammy Award-winningcountry music superstar Gretchen Wilson Sunday, Feb. 10, at 3 p.m.
Pride Fort Lauderdale’s Runway FashionShow
Thursday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m.
Hard Rock Event Center
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood isthe proud sponsor of Pride Fort Lauderdale’s Runway Fashion Show where thelatest designs from Project Runway alumni will be featured in a runway fashionshow that officially kicks off Pride weekend. For more information or topurchase tickets visit http://www.pridefortlauderdale.org
Food & Beverage Specials
2019 Vietnam Holiday
Valentine’sDay
Thursday,Feb. 14 and Friday, Feb. 15
CouncilOak Steaks & Seafood
CouncilOak Steaks & Seafood will feature Valentine’s Day specials, in addition toits award-winning menu during regular business hours on Thursday, Feb. 14 andFriday, Feb. 15. Valentine’s Day specials include a classic surf &turf featuring 12 oz. dry-aged New York sirloin, tiger prawns and wintervegetables; your choice of a 14 oz. Queen cut or 18 oz. King cut USDA-Primeslow roasted prime rib with Yorkshire pudding, horseradish crème and au jus. Specialtydessert will feature a chocolate crepe highlighted by dark chocolate ganache,fresh strawberries and a red wine sorbet. Veuve Clicquot Yellow LabelBrut is available for $90 a bottle.
Reservationsare strongly recommended and can be made by calling 954-327-7625, visiting www.opentable.com or through OpenTable’s mobileapplication.
Beaulieu Vineyards (BV) Wine PairingDinner
Thursday,Feb. 21, at 6:30 p.m.
Kuro
Kuroat Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. will host anexclusive wine paring dinner featuring Beaulieu Vineyards (BV) wines onThursday, Feb. 21. The night will begin at 6:30 p.m.with a welcomereception followed by a five-course dinner prepared by Kuro’s culinary team.Hosted by Madelyn Reed, Treasury Wine Estates Regional Luxury Manager forFlorida, each course will be paired with acclaimed wines by BV. Tickets cost$175 per person plus tax and gratuity. To make a reservation, please call954-316-2900.
About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &Casino Hollywood
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & CasinoHollywood is the flagship casino resort of Hard Rock International, ownedby the Seminole Tribe of Florida. It isa world-renownedentertainment, gaming and hospitality destination that features a AAA FourDiamond-rated luxury hotel; expansive gaming offerings including first-in-classslots, high-stakes table games and South Florida’s premier poker room; spa andfitness center; award-winning dining and nightlife; and the popular Hard RockEvent Center which hosts A-list entertainers, comedy and sporting events. A$1.5 billion expansion slated to open in fall 2019 will bring 638 luxuryguestrooms to a first-ever, iconic, guitar-shaped hotel and 168 upscale guestaccommodations in an adjacent hotel tower overlooking a lush, “BoraBora” style, private cabana environment; a 41,000 square-footRock Spa®; a 13.5 acre recreational water-focused experience forsunbathing, swimming, kayaking, sailing and paddle boarding; 30 distinctive restaurants, bars and lounges; an expanded gaming floor featuring 3,000 slots,193 table games and a 46-table poker room; 120,000 square feet of premiermeeting and convention space; and 21,000 square feet of new retail space. The highly anticipated 6,500 seat Hard Rock Live theater-styleconcert venuewill feature headline performances and live broadcast capabilities. Theresort is located on 87 acres of the Hollywood SeminoleReservationalong State Road 7, (U.S. Highway 441). The resort is 10 minutes from FortLauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Miamiand Miami International Airport. For more information, visit us online at www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com, call 800-937-0010 or follow us:
Facebook: SeminoleHardRockHollywood,Twitter: @HardRockHolly, Instagram: @HardRockHolly.
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Despite February possessing three fewer days in the month, all eight New England casinos were able to exceed January’s slot revenue tally.
Year-over-year slot revenue was down across the region, as the impact of MGM Springfield and Twin River Tiverton continues to take its toll on the existing southern New England casinos.
Rhode Island goes mobile but sports betting stalls across the region
Rhode Island is still the only game in town for sports bettors. And with the state recently legalizing mobile wagering, bettors will no longer be tasked with a trip to one of the two Twin River properties to place a bet.
That could be a major boon for Rhode Island, as sports betting efforts in Connecticut and Massachusetts appear to be running out of steam.
In the same way, New Jersey can draw customers across from New York City, Rhode Island will be able to attract even more Massachusetts and Connecticut residents across the border by saving them an extra 20 or minute drive to a casino.
New Hampshire considers multiple gaming expansions
The best candidate to join the New England sports betting market is New Hampshire.
A sports betting bill has already cleared the house in the Granite State. With the Senate already voting to authorize two casinos, it appears there’s a bit of an appetite for gaming expansion.
A closer look at New England slot revenue
New England slot revenue for February 2019:
- Mohegan Sun Casino, CT: $43,524,776
- Foxwoods Casino, CT: $34,154,363
- Twin River Lincoln, RI: $34,505,575
- MGM Springfield, MA: $14,526,578
- Plainridge Park Casino, MA: $12,594,203
- Twin River Tiverton, RI: $7,606,701
- Oxford Casino, ME: $5,762,718
- Hollywood Casino, ME: $3,017,709
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Here’s how each facility stacks up:| # Slot Machines | Average RTP | |
|---|---|---|
| MGM Springfield | 2,550 | 92% |
| Plainridge Park | 1,200 | 92% |
| Foxwoods | 4,100 | 92% |
| Mohegan Sun | 4,800 | 92% |
| Twin River Lincoln | 4,200 | 92% |
| Twin River Tiverton | 1,000 | 92% |
| Oxford Casino | 950 | 90% |
| Hollywood Casino | 725 | 90% |
A closer look at New England table game revenue
Table game revenue for February 2019:
- Twin River Lincoln, RI: $12,071,814
- MGM Springfield, MA: $6,974,299
- Twin River Tiverton, RI: $2,103,014
- Oxford Casino, ME: $1,368,248
- Hollywood Casino, ME: $566,886
New Usa Casinos 2019
| # Table Games | # of Poker Tables | |
|---|---|---|
| MGM Springfield | 120 | 23 |
| Plainridge Park | N/A | N/A |
| Foxwoods | 250 | 100 |
| Mohegan Sun | 300 | 42 |
| Twin River Lincoln | 93 +48 Stadium Games | 23 |
| Twin River Tiverton | 32+18 Stadium Games | N/A |
| Hollywood Casino | 18 | 4 |
| Oxford Casino | 28 | N/A |
State-by-state New England casino revenue breakdown
Massachusetts
MGM Springfield was up over $20 million for the month. That’s a good sign for the property.
Billed as a destination resort, MGM Springfield, is preparing for its first spring and summer season. The hope is the property will be an economic engine for the city during the warmer months.
And then there’s the Encore Boston Harbor project. The casino is supposed to open in June, but the ongoing investigation into Wynn Resorts suitability following allegations against former CEO Steve Wynn could mean a delay.
A near-200-page report was released for the April 2 hearing. Suitability wasn’t voted on during the hearing. The MGC said it would make those determinations in its written report.
Commissioners won't state whether each person vetted will be found suitable until the commission's final written report is publicly delivered.
— Rick Velotta (@RickVelotta) April 2, 2019
Connecticut
Connecticut’s two tribal casinos continue to be the hardest hit by the casino expansion taking place across the region. The good news is the cannibalization has been less than expected.
With the East Windsor satellite casino still up in the air, and the legalization of online gambling and sports betting looking like long shots this year, the negative impact of Massachusetts casinos is going to get kicked up a notch (or two) when Encore Boston Harbor opens in June.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island’s two casinos took a bath on the Super Bowl. That aside, the casinos’ operator, Twin River, seems to have found the secret recipe for success in the New England casino market.
Despite being smack dab in the middle of its competitors, Twin River Lincoln has avoided being cannibalized by MGM Springfield and continues to be one of the top-performing casinos in the region.
Vietnam Holiday Calendar 2019
It will be interesting to see if it remains relatively unaffected when the closer in proximity Encore Boston Harbor opens.
Maine
Maine’s casinos have quietly grown into a $10 million per month industry, and the state could be getting a third casino in the not-too-distant future.
A long-sought-after tribal casino is back on the legislature’s radar. The bill is opposed by the state’s commercial casinos, despite a provision that requires a 50-mile buffer zone around the existing casinos.