The Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Will Hold The First Ever Four-event Finale August 18, 2015 At Hard Rock Live At Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino In Hollywood, Florida

The Televised "Big Four" Final Tables Will Carry A Combined $7.5 Million in Guaranteed Prize Pools

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Jun 18, 2015, 11:00 ET

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., June 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) will return to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. July 30 – August 19, 2015. The series schedule, available on www.SHRPO.com, features an exciting line-up of tournament play, including the Big Four – a first ever four-event finale.

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Televised on CBS Sports Network and live streamed online, the Big Four set will take place at Hard Rock Live on Tuesday, August 18. Professional poker player and industry celebrity Phil Hellmuth will host and provide commentary for all four final tables simultaneously. Carrying a combined total of $7.5 million in guaranteed prize pools, the Big Four includes:

$5,250 SHRPO No Limit Hold'em Championship starts at noon on Saturday, August 15. The $5 million guaranteed prize pool will award a minimum of 150 players – $1 million first place guarantee and a minimum payout of $7,500.
$2,650 No Limit Hold'em starts at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 16. The $1 million guaranteed prize pool will award a minimum of 60 players – $200,000 first place guarantee and a minimum payout of $3,750.
$25,400 High Roller No Limit Hold'em starts at noon on Monday, August 17. The $1 million guaranteed prize pool will award an exclusive eight players – guaranteeing $350,000 for first place and a minimum payout of $37,500.
$1,100 No Limit Hold'em starts at noon on Monday, August 17. The $500,000 guaranteed prize pool will award a minimum of 75 players – $100,000 first place guarantee and a minimum payout of $1,500.

"The 2015 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open will elevate the poker experience to a new level. The Championship single-entry structure will provide a unique opportunity for players to compete for their share of the $5 million guarantee. Plus, the chance to be part of the finale that showcases four final tables at the same time heightens the energy and excitement of this year's series," said General Manager of Poker Operations for Seminole Gaming, Larry Frank.

Broadcast of the SHRPO final tables will be aired in early 2016.

On-site registration for the $5 million Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open is open. For more information and for schedule, please visit www.SHRPO.com. Follow us on Twitter at @SHRPO and @SHRThePokerRoom, #SHRPO.

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, South Florida's premier destination for fun and entertainment. 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.

About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino features over 100 tables and 2,000 of the most popular slots, and a poker room with more than 40 tables offering various games and tournaments. Redesigned amenities include the 4.5-acre tropical pool oasis and Beach Club, high-limit table games room, the hotel's intimate lounge and cocktail bar – L Bar and luxury penthouse suites. The resort's newest culinary innovation recently opened, Kuro is a sophisticated, social and interactive Japanese restaurant located inside the hotel. The Green Lodging Certified by the State of Florida, AAA Four Diamond-rated resort showcases 469 luxurious guest rooms, 40,000 square feet of meeting room space, Rock Spa, award-winning restaurants, high-energy nightclubs, lounges and bars, boutique retail shops and the 5,500–seat Hard Rock Live concert arena. www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com.

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