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PROMOTIONS

END OF SUMMER SHELBY GIVEAWAY - Player's Club members may earn entries from 4:00am August 4 through 6:45pm Sept 1, 2008. On Monday, September 1st, participants will have a chance to win $500 every hour from 2:00pm to 6:00pm, followed by the grand prize drawings at 7:00pm for a Shelby Mustang value at $45,800 or a cash option of $30,000

FOOTBALL BUCKS - Player's Club members may earn entries into the random drawing on a weekly basis, August 27 - September 23, 2008, for a chance to win cash prizes ranging from $250 - $5,000. Drawings will be held from 12:00pm to 8:00pm on Tuesday, September 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2008.

WIN SOME WHEELS - Ultimate Tailgate Package - Player's Club members may earn entries on a weekly basis from 4:00am August 28 through 9:15pm September 24, 2008. Every Wednesday, participants will have a chance to win $1000 cash, every hour from 1:00pm to 9:00pm. There will be a grand prize drawing at 9:30pm for the ultimate tailgate package, consisting of a cooler, grill, two lawn chairs, and a Ford Sport Trac Adrenalin.

LIVE 2 RIDE GIVEAWAY - Player's Club members may earn entries from 4:00am September 1 through 9:15pm Sept 30, 2008. On Tuesday, September 30th, participants will have a chance to win $1,000, every hour from 1:00pm to 9:00pm, followed by the grand prize drawings at 9:30pm for two Harley Davidson Motorcycles (value $27,578).

SWIPE & SCORE - Player's Club members may swipe their Players Club card in the “Swipe & Score” promotion from 9:00am to 4:00pm on Sunday, Sept 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov 2, 16, 23, 30, 2008. One swipe per Sunday. The prizes will include: cash, free play and complimentary food & beverage. On Sunday, November 9, there will be a special edition of Football Bucks from 2pm-10pm where contestants will have an opportunity to win up to $5000 playing the game.

SPECIAL EVENTS

WILD CARD SLOT TOURNAMENT - Player's Club members will be able participate in a mass slot tournament on September 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2008 between 10:00am and 3:45pm in the Ballroom; Sessions will not be pre-assigned; participants may play at their convenience during the designated tournament hours; Space is limited, so it will be on a first come, first serve basis; PC Members may only play once per day.  Total of 24 (3) minute sessions from 10a – 3:45pm; A tournament official will monitor the session play and record the score; The top 10 scores will place for a cash prize up to $1,000; Prizes must be claimed at the conclusion of the tournament or by 5:00pm day of the tournament.

SONYA WHITE COMEDY SHOW - Monday September 8, 2008. A comedy show will be held in Floyd's starring CMT's Country Fried Chicks Sonya White. Doors open at 7p.m., show starts at 8p.m. General Admission. The event is open to the public for a $20 entry fee; Cash bar; Tickets on sale through Ticketmaster & Hard Rock Shop.

VINNY LECAVALIER TEXAS HOLD 'EM CELEBRITY POKER TOURNAMENT - September 11, 2008. Vinny Lecavalier, honorary Emcee Barry Melrose, and a "Full House" of celebrity friends will be stacking their chips for charity. The event kicks off at 6pm with a private VIP/Player Draw party. 7:15pm-Wild Card Party, 8:00pm-No limit Tournament begins,11:00pm-Tournament Play concludes/Awards Ceremony.Proceeds benefit the Vinny Lecavalier Foundation. For more information visit vinny4.com or call 727-786-2223

JULES BURT GLAM BALL - September 25, 2008, in the Ballroom. This will be the 5th Anniversary Celebration here in Tampa.This year’s proceeds to benefit the Young Survival Coalition and Mofit Cancer Center Foundation. Tickets are $75 in advance and $100 at the door. For more information visit www.HighHeelHike.com.
   
CAPTAIN KEITH COLBURN VIP COOKING INSTRUCTION AND PUBLIC MEET AND GREET - Saturday September 27, 2008. A public meet and greet will take place in the Lobby Bar; Captain Keith will be the special guest to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of Council Oak. For more info, call ext 7764.
 
BIKER BASH - September 28, 2008. Seminole Hard Rock is proud to present the return of Biker Bash. The party starts at noon and goes until 6pm and features a 10 class bike contest $3 Bud and Bud Light specials at the pool and $5 OFF Fresh Harvest vouchers. This year's Bike Fest will include a poker run where the grand prize is a one night stay in our AAA four diamond hotel and dinner for 2 at Fresh Harvest!