Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa remained largely open Wednesday evening despite the impending threat of Hurricane Milton.
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But some offerings have been shuttered out of safety concerns, such as the sportsbook, poker room, and limited eateries.
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Milton was lowered to a Category 3 hurricane as it headed into Florida on Wednesday. Winds were measured as high as 120 mph as of 7 p.m. EST Wednesday. The hurricane was expected to produce dangerous storm surges on the Gulf Coast of Florida.
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“The safety of our guests and Team Members is our top priority,” the gaming property announced before the hurricane hit Tampa.
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As we actively monitor Hurricane Milton, we want to keep you informed of any changes to our services and operations… We will provide real-time updates as the situation evolves.”
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The Hard Rock Sportsbook will be closed. Kiosks will remain open. The Poker Room & Poker Room Snack Bar are also temporarily closed.
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Other casino sites that are temporarily closed include the Center Bar, Cipresso, Constant Grind, Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, Food Court, Hard Rock Café, Icon Lounge, Kristal’s, Plum Lounge, Pool Bar & Grill, Rainmaker, Recreation, Rock Spa & Salon, Sugar Factory, The Cellar, The Rez Grill, The Rock Shop, and The Unity Store
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The Teddy Swims concert scheduled for Thursday was canceled. All tickets will be automatically refunded at the point of purchase.
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The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is also closing some restaurants and retail operations because of the hurricane. Updates are available online.
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In St. Petersburg, Win! Derby/Derby Lane will temporarily close. TGT Poker in Tampa is also closed and may reopen on Thursday.
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Betting on Man’s Survival
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The hurricane has led to some gambling.
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A man named Joseph Malinowski, better known as “Lieutenant Dan,” who lives on a boat in Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg, plans to remain on his docked vessel despite the dangerous storm.
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I’m not going anywhere — the safest place to be is on a boat in a flood,” he said in an interview with News Nation.
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Retardio Casino, a crypto casino with an online gambling license from the Autonomous Island of Anjouan, is taking bets on whether Malinowski will live or die due to the hurricane, according to a report from Daily Dot, an online news site.
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As of midday Wednesday, 63.4% of the bettors predicted he will survive.
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Florida Evacuee Wins in Biloxi
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Jason Jensen, a YouTube celebrity, also known as “Greatness Reinvented,” relocated from Florida and was riding out the hurricane at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi, Miss.
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On Tuesday morning, he won $146,250 while playing a high-limit Dragon Link slot machine, according to the Sun Herald, a Biloxi news outlet. Dragon Link is made by Aristocrat Gaming.
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