Seminole Hard Rock “Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open” Announces Series Kick-Off Nov. 15 – Nov. 29
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (Oct. 11, 2017) – Tournament poker returns to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. from Nov. 15 – 29, 2017 with the Seminole Hard Rock Poker (SHRP) Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open (RRPO). This year’s RRPO features 17 tournaments spanning 15 days of action, highlighted by a $3,500 buy-in, $2 Million Guaranteed Championship.
Kicking off the series is the $360 buy-in Ultimate Re-Entry with a $500,000 guaranteed prize pool. The Ultimate Re-Entry is a one-of-a-kind event that will offer eight starting flights beginning Nov. 15. Players will earn $2,500 Multi-Stack Payouts for each day they bag after their first. Those who advance will carry their largest chip stack forward and all Day 2 players are guaranteed a payout. Last year’s RRPO opener drew more than 5,000 entries going down as the largest poker tournament in Florida state history.
Other highlight events on the 2017 schedule include:
• $570 Deep Stack NLH (Re-Entry) $250,000 Guaranteed, Monday, Nov. 20 – Wednesday, Nov. 22
• $1,650 Purple Chip Bounty NLH (Re-Entry) $100,000 Guaranteed, Sunday, Nov. 26 – Monday, Nov. 27
• $5,000 NLH (Re-Entry) $200,000 Guaranteed, Monday, Nov. 27
The $2 Million Guaranteed Championship will be televised and live streamed by Poker Night in America and broadcast on CBS Sports network as part of Poker Night in America’s “The Final Table.”
For more information about the Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open and poker hotel rates, visit SHRPO.com.
Media Contact:
Teresa Shum, Public Relations Manager
E: Teresa.Shum@SeminoleHardRock.com
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About Poker Night in America
Poker Night in America is the hit TV series that brings the fun back to poker. Each week they travel to North America’s best card rooms to show the excitement of no-limit cash poker played by the game’s greatest players. It’s a show not just about poker, but about the personalities behind the chip stacks, both on and off the table. No hoodies or headphones allowed! Poker Night in America is here to remind us all why we love America’s true pastime.
About Seminole Hard Rock Poker
Seminole Hard Rock Poker encompasses four major poker series held annually at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. In August 2013, the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) was introduced to poker players around the world and featured a $10 million guarantee championship, the largest guarantee in history. In addition to the SHRPO, Seminole Hard Rock Poker series’ includes the Seminole Hard Rock Lucky Hearts Poker Open (January), Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown (April) and Seminole Hard Rock “Rock ‘N’ Roll” Poker Open (November). All four series fall under the SHRPO umbrella with tournament news, live updates and championship live streaming. Visit www.SHRPO.com. Join the conversation at #SHRPO, and tag us @SHRPO.
About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is South Florida's iconic entertainment destination located minutes from Fort Lauderdale’s world-famous beach. The AAA Four Diamond-rated resort features 469 luxury guest rooms and suites, award-winning restaurants, a lagoon-style pool and Beach Club Bar & Grill, a Hard Rock-inspired spa, premium meeting and convention space and a 5,500-seat Hard Rock Live concert arena. The casino offers more than 100 table games, 2,000 of the most popular slots and a poker room. Fine dining options include Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, the resort’s signature steakhouse, and Kuro, a luxe and socially vibrant restaurant offering new-style Japanese cuisine. In the heart of the hotel is L Bar, a sophisticated, contemporary lounge showcasing handcrafted classic cocktails with a twist. Contemporary and casual eateries, include Blue Plate, the hotel’s 24-hour diner-inspired restaurant; Constant Grind, a gourmet coffee and pastry shop; and the ever-famous Hard Rock Cafe - Hollywood, part of Hard Rock’s 178 globally recognized rock ‘n’ roll restaurants.
