Seminole Hard Rock Casino To Host $7.5 Million Four-Event Finale
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino located in Hollywood, Florida is getting ready to play host to the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) which is scheduled to take place between the 30th of July and the 19th of August. The tournament will feature a number of exciting events including the special Big Four which is a first ever 4 event finale.
The Big Four event finale is scheduled to take place on the 18th of August at Hard Rock Live and will have a total of $7.5 million in guaranteed prize pools. The event will be hosted by poker legend Phil Hellmuth who will also be responsible for providing simultaneous commentary on all four final tables.
The event is expected to draw some of the best poker players in the country and will be covered by CBS Sports Network and also have a live online feed.
In a statement, General Manager of Poker Operations for Seminole Gaming, Larry Frank said
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.
The first final event will take place on the 15th of August and will feature a $5,250 SHRPO no-limit hold’em championship which will kickstart at noon. There is a $5 million guaranteed prize pool that will be split between a minimum of 150 players with a minimum payout of $7,500. The first place winner will be guaranteed $1 million.
The second final event will take place on the 16th of August and will start at 2 pm. There is a $1 million guarantee prize pool that will be split between a minimum of 60 players and have a minimum payout of $3,750. There will be a $200,000 guarantee for the eventual winner.
The third final event will take place on the 17th of August at noon and have a guaranteed prize pool of $1 million that will be split between a total of eight players, with a minimum payout of $37,500 and a guaranteed pay out of $350,000 for first place.
The fourth and final event will also take place on the 17th of August and have a guaranteed prize of $500,000 and will be split with a minimum of 75 players with a minimum payout of $1,500. The guaranteed prize money for the first place winner is set at $100,000.
