Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open To Hold $7.5 Million Four-Event Finale In August

The Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) will return to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida July 30 – Aug. 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.

Televised on CBS Sports Network and live streamed online, the Big Four set will take place at Hard Rock Live on Tuesday, Aug. 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, Aug. 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 pm on Sunday, Aug. 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, Aug. 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, Aug. 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," said General Manager of Poker Operations for Seminole Gaming, Larry Frank. "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.”

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

On-site registration for the $5 Million Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open will open in July. Follow us on Twitter at SHRPO</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/shrthepokerroom">SHRThePokerRoom, #SHRPO

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