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Global Gaming Women Appoints Board President Lauren Bates, Vice Presidents Siobhan Lane and Brandi Ellis

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Gaming Women (GGW), the gaming industry non-profit dedicated to supporting, inspiring, and influencing the development of professional women, announced the appointment of Lauren Bates to President of the Board of Directors. A longtime senior executive in the industry, Bates most recently served as the organization's 1st Vice President—a role now held by Siobhan Lane, Light & Wonder, Inc.'s EVP & Group CEO, Gaming. Brandi Ellis, SVP of VIP Marketing at Caesars Entertainment, Inc., has been named to the position of GGW's 2nd Vice President, where Lane had prior served. These appointments went into effect January 1, 2024, and run until 2026.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Gaming Women (GGW) , the gaming industry non-profit dedicated to supporting, inspiring, and influencing the development of professional women, announced the appointment of Lauren Bates to President of the Board of Directors.
  • Brandi Ellis, SVP of VIP Marketing at Caesars Entertainment, Inc., has been named to the position of GGW's 2nd Vice President, where Lane had prior served.
  • "Since 2011, the focus of Global Gaming Women has been to support, inspire, and influence the development of women in gaming.
  • Today, every member of GGW's Board of Directors is centered on that same mission," said GGW President Lauren Bates.

Seminole Tribe of Florida and Dozens of Celebrities Usher in a "New Era" in Florida Gaming as Craps, Roulette and Sports Betting Launch with Star-Studded Events at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa

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Saturday, December 9, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders of the Seminole Tribe of Florida and major celebrities have ushered in a "New Era" in Florida Gaming with the launch of craps, roulette and sports betting at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa.

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  • Similar first roll and first spin ceremonies were also held at Seminole Casinos in South Florida, including the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood.
  • The new games were made possible by the Gaming Compact signed and approved by the Seminole Tribe and the State of Florida in 2021.
  • "The Seminole Tribe of Florida is proud to point to a new era in Florida gaming with the unveiling of our new casino games," said Chairman Osceola.
  • "They will increase tourism to Florida and boost employment not only at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, but also at businesses in the areas surrounding this casino complex and others operated by Seminole Gaming throughout Florida."

Seminole Tribe of Florida and Dozens of A-list Celebrities Welcome a "New Era" in Florida Gaming Introducing Craps, Roulette and Sports Betting at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on December 7

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Friday, December 1, 2023

Festivities will also include special celebrity guests participating in the first roll of the craps dice, the first spin of the roulette wheel and the first retail sports bet at the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood.

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  • Festivities will also include special celebrity guests participating in the first roll of the craps dice, the first spin of the roulette wheel and the first retail sports bet at the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood.
  • "The Seminole Tribe of Florida is proud to point to a new era in Florida gaming with the unveiling of our new casino games," said Chairman Osceola.
  • "They will increase tourism to Florida and boost employment not only at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, but also at businesses in the areas surrounding this casino complex and others operated by Seminole Gaming throughout Florida."
  • For more information and tickets to all special events related to the "New Era" launch, please visit https://seminolehardrockhollywood.com/new-era .

Seminole Tribe of Florida to Debut Craps, Roulette and Sports Betting in December with Star-Studded Celebrations of a New Gaming Era

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

The Seminole Tribe and Seminole Hard Rock plan to celebrate "A New Era in Florida Gaming" with star-studded celebrations in December for the launch of craps, roulette and sports betting at all six Seminole Casinos.

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  • The Seminole Tribe and Seminole Hard Rock plan to celebrate "A New Era in Florida Gaming" with star-studded celebrations in December for the launch of craps, roulette and sports betting at all six Seminole Casinos.
  • "The Seminole Tribe thanks the State of Florida, the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of Justice for defending our Compact.
  • By working together, the Tribe, the State and the federal government achieved a historic legal victory," said Marcellus Osceola Jr., Chairman of the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
  • Craps, roulette and sports betting will launch to the public on Thursday, December 7 at all three Seminole Casinos in South Florida: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Seminole Classic Casino in Hollywood and Seminole Casino Coconut Creek.

Digital Artist Duo Light Up Florida-Based Seminole Coconut Creek Casino with Epson Projectors

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On a mission to drive excitement and reinvigorate space at the Seminole Casino in Coconut Creek, Fla. after the industry-wide slowdown in 2020, Adam MacDonald, entertainment and productions manager, started searching for new ways to turn ordinary spaces into magical moments, while keeping the need to adapt to various events and occasions in mind. After building a massive 20,000-square-foot outdoor venue, the highly anticipated Fourth of July event was coming up and MacDonald wanted to "make a big splash" with people coming back to the casino. He needed something fresh that would raise the bar and set a new standard for attractions and events at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. Digital artist Jasper Mosher and his creative partner and wife, Shelby Mosher, came onboard with a fleet of Epson® laser projectors to help light up the casino with dazzling images and colors. 

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  • He needed something fresh that would raise the bar and set a new standard for attractions and events at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek.
  • Digital artist Jasper Mosher and his creative partner and wife, Shelby Mosher, came onboard with a fleet of Epson® laser projectors to help light up the casino with dazzling images and colors.
  • NES introduced the Moshers to MacDonald to projection map a large section of the casino using custom visual effects for the July Fourth celebration.
  • Luckily, creative possibilities seem to be infinite with the Mosher team and Epson projectors."

LGI Homes Announces Expansion in the Fort Myers Market with Newest Community in Immokalee

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

IMMOKALEE, Fla., Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGIH) today announced the opening of a new community in the Fort Myers, Florida market, Arrowhead Reserve.

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  • IMMOKALEE, Fla., Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGIH) today announced the opening of a new community in the Fort Myers, Florida market, Arrowhead Reserve.
  • LGI Homes at Arrowhead Reserve is situated between Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, and Naples in the quaint town of Immokalee.
  • This peaceful community is located only minutes from airboat rides on Lake Trafford and year-round events at the Seminole Casino Hotel.
  • Immokalee is also home to an array of outdoor entertainment including the Pepper Ranch Preserve and the Immokalee Sports Complex.

Ground Breaking for Seminole Casino Hotel Brighton; New Casino, Hotel and Entertainment Complex Will Be Constructed Northwest of Lake Okeechobee

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

BRIGHTON SEMINOLE RESERVATION, Fla., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Seminole Gaming broke ground today -- Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023 -- at the site of the future Seminole Casino Hotel Brighton, an entirely new casino, hotel and entertainment complex to be built on the Brighton Seminole Reservation, located northwest of Lake Okeechobee.

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  • BRIGHTON SEMINOLE RESERVATION, Fla., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Seminole Gaming broke ground today -- Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023 -- at the site of the future Seminole Casino Hotel Brighton, an entirely new casino, hotel and entertainment complex to be built on the Brighton Seminole Reservation, located northwest of Lake Okeechobee.
  • The Seminole Casino Hotel Brighton will replace the existing Seminole Brighton Casino, which first opened in 1980 and is located three miles north of the site of the future Seminole Casino Hotel Brighton.
  • The others are the Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa and the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood.
  • "Breaking ground for the new Seminole Casino Hotel Brighton represents a major economic step forward for the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the entire Lake Okeechobee region," said Marcellus Osceola Jr., Chairman of the Seminole Tribe.

Florida's First Aristocrat Gaming™ Lightning Link Lounge™ Opens at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

LAS VEGAS and IMMOKALEE, Fla., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Players who enjoy Aristocrat Gaming's™ Dragon Link™ and Lightning Link™ games celebrated Florida's first Lightning Link Lounge™, which opened with a grand debut at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee today.

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  • LAS VEGAS and IMMOKALEE, Fla., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Players who enjoy Aristocrat Gaming's Dragon Link and Lightning Link games celebrated Florida's first Lightning Link Lounge, which opened with a grand debut at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee today.
  • The new Lightning Link Lounge at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee is the first to open in Florida, dedicated exclusively to Dragon Link and Lightning Link with 50 games for players to choose from.
  • "We're thrilled to bring Florida's first Lightning Link Lounge to Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee so that players across the state can enjoy the entertaining style of play and Aristocrat's Hold & Spin mechanic that Dragon Link and Lightning Link offer," said Tom O'Brien, Aristocrat Gaming President, Americas and EMEA.
  • Located at 506 South 1st Street in Immokalee, Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee is easily accessible to all of Southwest Florida.

Seminole Hard Rock Recognized as a U.S. Best Managed Company for Second Consecutive Year

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Monday, May 16, 2022

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock International is proud to announce Seminole Hard Rock has been selected as a 2022 U.S. Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams on an annual basis. This is the second consecutive year that Seminole Hard Rock has been named a U.S. Best, following 2021 when it became the first privately-owned gaming company to earn the designation.

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  • World-renowned hospitality and entertainment company is once again honored among outstanding U.S. private companies
    HOLLYWOOD, Fla., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock International is proud to announce Seminole Hard Rock has been selected as a 2022 U.S. Best Managed Company.
  • This is the second consecutive year that Seminole Hard Rock has been named a U.S. Best, following 2021 when it became the first privately-owned gaming company to earn the designation.
  • "Seminole Hard Rock is honored to be named a U.S. Best Managed Company for the second year in a row, a true reflection of our passionate team members who maintain and uphold brand standard excellence across all of our properties, at every level of our business," said Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming.
  • Seminole Gaming, within the Hard Rock International family, is owned and operated by the Seminole Tribe of Florida.

Andrew Saunders Named Vice President of Entertainment For Seminole Gaming

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Andrew Saunders has been named Vice President of Entertainment for Seminole Gaming, with responsibility for live entertainment programming at Seminole Gaming venues throughout Florida.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Fla., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Andrew Saunders has been named Vice President of Entertainment for Seminole Gaming, with responsibility for live entertainment programming at Seminole Gaming venues throughout Florida.
  • Seminole Gaming entertainment venues include the 7,500-seat Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, the 1,500-seat Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, the 836-seat Seminole Center at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee, plus venues at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, Seminole Brighton Casino and Seminole Classic Casino in Hollywood, Fla.
    "Andrew Saunders joins Seminole Gaming with a wealth of entertainment experience and will be instrumental in advancing live events and entertainment opportunities," said Keith Sheldon, President of Entertainment for Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming.
  • Saunders will collaborate with entertainment leads at each property, including Dave Gold, Vice President of Entertainment Operations and Live Events, and Steve Minick, Director of Entertainment, at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, respectively.
  • Seminole Gaming manages seven Florida gaming locations for the Seminole Tribe of Florida, including Seminole Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos in Tampa and Hollywood, Fla. Seminole Gaming has long been recognized for its industry innovations and success.