Major expansions of the casino occurred in 20, making it the largest in Florida.Īside from the casino, the hotel has a 12-story tower, a pool, a fitness center, and three parking garages. Over time, the Florida Legislature has adopted laws allowing new games at the casino, including Vegas-style slot machines and blackjack. The Hard Rock Casino opened in 2003, with the hotel opening the following year. In 2000, the Seminoles announced plans to rebuild the casino as a Hard Rock Casino. Eventually a Four Points Sheraton Hotel opened on the land, and slot machines and poker were added to games offered. Taking advantage of reservation status, the tribe opened a museum, a smoke shop and a high-stakes bingo hall by 1982. They were exhumed and relocated to 8.3 acres (3.4 ha) of land east of Tampa, that was granted reservation status to the Seminole Tribe one year later. In 1980, while excavating to build a parking garage in downtown Tampa, Indian remains were discovered. Special membership cards entitled 'Seminole Wild Cards' allow points accumulated by gambling to be redeemed for retail discounts, gambling playing credits, and other discounts and promotions. Among its many services are a food court and tour bus parking. Many song lyrics are displayed on the walls. Rock videos and music play on multiple screens, including one displayed inside a waterfall. It includes many displays of rock and roll memorabilia, such as clothing and musical instruments. It is a 24-hour venue that permits smoking indoors. The 190,000 square foot casino has been expanded multiple times since its opening. It is located on the Tampa Reservation off of Interstate 4, just east of Tampa, Florida. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is a gaming complex and hotel that opened in 2004. ( February 2021) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)ĥ223 North Orient Road, Tampa, Florida 33610 Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations.

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