HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (July 30, 2008) -The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will host the third in a series of $3,000 buy-in charity poker tournaments to benefit local non-profit organizations on August 22-24 in the Poker Room at Seminole Paradise, will offer players a choice between two first days of play, either Friday, August 22 or Saturday, August 23 at 10 a.m. with the second day of play on Sunday, August 24 at 10 a.m.

Jim McGuire, executive director of the Ann Storck Center, which serves children and adults in South Florida afflicted with severe and multiple developmental disabilities, said he looks forward to the upcoming poker tournament and the potential funds that can be raised during the event.

"The Ann Storck Center is honored to be the beneficiary of the August Poker Tournament at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. The proceeds of this event will make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities.  We truly appreciate the very kind consideration of the Hard Rock," said McGuire.

According to Peter Arsenis, director of poker operations for the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, the tournaments have been popular among players. "Poker players like the tournament structure and amount of chips they receive for their money. We're the only facility in Florida able to offer the buy-in activity and the players are responding. "  

To date, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino has donated $60,000 to charity. The Miami Beach Health Foundation has received $40,000 from the inaugural May tournament that saw Doron Malinasky of Hollywood win first-place prize of $98,280; while the Hollywood Police Athletic League (PAL) tournament in July netted $20,000 to help charitable activities and awarded $56,300 to Richard Kirsch of Pompano.

Registration begins August 15 in the Poker Room at Seminole Paradise. Cash sales only. With the purchase of a buy-in, each player will receive the amount of 20,000 starting units in non-negotiable tournament chips. For more information, call 954-327-ROCK.

*Total prize pool based on number of tournament participants. Must be 21 years or older to participate in tournament. Management reserves the right to change or cancel promotion at any time. You must be 18 years or older to play live poker. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please call 1-888-ADMIT-IT.

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About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is South Florida's only real casino and leading entertainment destination featuring 71 tables offering Blackjack, Baccarat, Mini-Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Three Card Poker, and Let it Ride. More than 2,500 of the most popular Vegas-style slots and games are available to play on its 145,000-

square-foot casino floor including Multi-Area Progressive Jackpots and Mega Jackpots. The Poker Room at Seminole Paradise is a 12,000-square-foot private room offering no-limit Texas Hold ‘em, limit Texas Hold 'em,

Seven Card Stud and two dollar and four dollar limit Omaha Hi Lo games. Our casino offers a non-smoking room and a high-limit gaming room with a cashier booth, check cashing services, and safe deposit boxes. The high-limit room also includes a VIP Plum Lounge exclusive area for loyal Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Players Club members and a celebrity show kitchen. This Four Diamond, AAA-rated, 500-room hotel offers 16 restaurants and lounges, 40,000 square-feet of meeting room space, a full-service, European-style spa, and 23 retail shops, 11 nightclubs, and Paradise Live  - a 600 seat venue with classic music album performances in Seminole Paradise. Entertainment aficionados can enjoy national and international musical acts, comedic performances, and more in Hard Rock Live - a state-of-the art and acoustically-sound arena located on property. Lucky Street parking garage offers guests an additional 2,300 spaces for parking. The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is located on State Road 7 (U.S. 441) in Hollywood, Florida. From I-95, exit Stirling Rd. and travel west to 1 Seminole Way. For more information, call (954) 327-ROCK, 1-800-937-0010 or visit us online at http://www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com/.       

About the Ann Storck Center

The Ann Storck Center is a nationally accredited, highly acclaimed 501 (c) (3) non-profit human service organization serving the needs of children and adults in South Florida who present severe and multiple developmental disabilities including Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, and Mental Retardation.  The Center strives to discover and build upon the uniqueness and strengths of each person it serves in order to provide life-enriching experiences. The Center is located at 1790 S.W. 43rd Way Fort Lauderdale, FL  33317 and may be reached by calling 954-584-8000.