“We said ‘Let’s get 50 of our local organizations to celebrate the 50 years,” Steve Bonner, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa president, told the audience. Another reason to celebrate: the Hard Rock brand, which started with a small café in London in 1971 and is now a global force in entertainment, gaming, restaurants and hospitality, turned 50 this year. The massive giveaway came as the venue marked its second anniversary of a $700 million expansion and recently reached $1 billion in jackpots awarded for this year by giving away a free BMW to a lucky slots player whose jackpot pushed the casino past the mark. (Photo David Galindo/Seminole Hard Rock Tampa)Īs a way to celebrate recent milestones, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa decided to help organizations that help others.įifty Tampa organizations – including those who assist in areas and groups such as children and families, education, health, veterans, animals and the environment – each received $10,000 checks from Seminole Hard Rock during a check unveiling celebration Sept. Dozens of Tampa charity organizations celebrate after each received a $10,000 check from Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa on Sept.
