Play in weekly or biweekly qualifiers on Hard Rock Bet from October 5 through November 29 for your chance to compete in person at The Guitar Hotel in Hollywood, Florida. Every tournament player will win prizes, and one player will take home the $1 Million First-Place Prize.
$5 Million Guaranteed Prize Pool
$1 Million First-Place Prize
Live Tournament on December 12
The Guitar Hotel Hollywood, Florida
The Journey
Your Road to the $5 Million Tournament
Your path to The Guitar Hotel starts in the Hard Rock Bet app. Enter qualifiers available in Florida, Michigan, New Jersey and Ontario on the Hard Rock Bet App, earn your place in the live tournament and compete for a share of the $5 million prize pool.
Enter Qualifiers
Opt in and participate in the qualifier available in your Hard Rock Bet Casino app. New qualifying opportunities will be available throughout the eight-week promotion.
Win Your Tournament Entry
Players who earn a tournament invitation will be notified by email and through the Hard Rock Bet app.
Compete at The Guitar Hotel
Qualified players will travel to Hollywood, Florida, for the live slots tournament on Saturday, December 12.
New to Hard Rock Bet?
You don’t need an existing account to compete. Download the Hard Rock Bet app, create a free account and verify your location to start entering qualifiers in Florida, Michigan, New Jersey or Ontario.
How to Qualify
Eight Weeks. Eight Chances to Qualify in Florida.
Eight weeks of qualifiers mean eight weeks of opportunities to earn your place in the tournament. Qualifying begins October 5 and ends November 29. The exact way to qualify depends on where you are playing.
Oct 5 – Nov 29
Qualifying in Florida
Florida players can qualify weekly by playing Real Money Games powered by Past Motor Racing in the Hard Rock Bet app. During the eight-week qualifying period, Florida players will have access to a mix of sweepstakes and Pooled Play & Get qualifiers. Players must opt in to each applicable promotion and complete the qualifying requirements shown in the app.
Opting in provides one free entry. No play is required. Players earn one additional entry for every $5 in cumulative cash wagers on Real Money Games powered by Past Motor Racing. Entries earned daily from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. are doubled. There is no entry limit.
| Week | Begins | Qualifier Type |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | October 5 | Sweepstakes |
| Week 2 | October 12 | Pooled Play & Get |
| Week 3 | October 19 | Sweepstakes |
| Week 4 | October 26 | Sweepstakes |
| Week 5 | November 2 | Pooled Play & Get |
| Week 6 | November 9 | Sweepstakes |
| Week 7 | November 16 | Pooled Play & Get |
| Week 8 | November 23 | Sweepstakes |
Oct 5 – Nov 29
Qualifying in New Jersey & Michigan
Players in New Jersey and Michigan can enter four biweekly online casino qualifier sweepstakes in the Hard Rock Bet Casino app. Opt in to the active qualifier, play eligible games and complete the requirements shown in the promotion. Each week gives players another opportunity to earn an invitation to the live tournament at The Guitar Hotel in Florida.
Opting in provides one free entry. No play is required. Players earn one additional entry for every $5 in cumulative cash wagers. Entries are doubled on select featured game titles. There is no entry limit.
| Biweekly Sweepstakes Periods |
|---|
| October 5 – 18 |
| October 19 – November 1 |
| November 2 – 15 |
| November 16 – 29 |
Oct 5 – Nov 29
Qualifying in Ontario
Players in Ontario can enter biweekly online casino qualifier sweepstakes in the Hard Rock Bet Casino app. Opt in to the active qualifier, play eligible games and complete the requirements shown in promotion. Each period gives players another opportunity earn an invitation to the live tournament at The Guitar Hotel in Florida.
| Biweekly Sweepstakes Periods |
|---|
| October 5 – 18 |
| October 19 – November 1 |
| November 2 – 15 |
| November 16 – 29 |
Eight weeks to earn your place
Florida Qualifying Timeline
Week 1Oct 5 – Oct 11
Week 2Oct 12 – Oct 18
Week 3Oct 19 – Oct 25
Week 4Oct 26 – Nov 1
Week 5Nov 2 – Nov 8
Week 6Nov 9 – Nov 15
Week 7Nov 16 – Nov 22
Week 8Nov 23 – Nov 29
Main EventDec 12
Four qualifying periods to earn your place
Michigan, New Jersey & Ontario Qualifying Timeline
Qualifying
Period 1Oct 5 – Oct 18Qualifying
Period 2Oct 19 – Nov 1Qualifying
Period 3Nov 2 – Nov 15Qualifying
Period 4Nov 16 – Nov 29Main EventDec 12
After you qualify
You Qualified. What Happens Next?
Winning a qualifier is only the beginning. Hard Rock Bet will contact qualified players with the information they need to register, arrange their stay and prepare for the live tournament.
Tournament Entry
Your place in the December 12 slots tournament at The Guitar Hotel.
Two-Night Hotel Stay
Accommodations for Friday and Saturday night at The Guitar Hotel in Hollywood, Florida.
Travel Reimbursement
Qualifiers from New Jersey, Michigan and Ontario will receive a $1,000 travel reimbursement at tournament registration.
Event Information
Qualified players will receive email and in-app communications with registration, reservation and travel instructions.
Qualifiers must:*RSVP within 72 hours.*Provide their Unity ID.*Reconfirm attendance at least seven days before the event.
Live event format
How the Live Tournament Works
The tournament takes place on Saturday, December 12, at The Guitar Hotel. Tournament machines will be placed in tournament mode, so no personal funds are required to play.
Opening Round
Each tournament participant receives two one-minute plays. Only the higher score counts. The top 10 advance.
Semifinal
The top 10 compete in one two-minute round. The top five advance.
Championship
The top five compete in the championship round. The highest score wins the $1 Million First-Place Prize.
The payout
$5 Million in Tournament Prizes
Every player in the live tournament wins something. Tournament winnings will be paid directly to each winner’s Hard Rock Bet account.
1st Place
$1,000,000
2nd Place
$100,000
3rd Place
$50,000
| Place | Prize per player |
|---|---|
| 1st | $1,000,000 |
| 2nd | $100,000 |
| 3rd | $50,000 |
| 4th | $45,000 |
| 5th | $40,000 |
| 6th | $35,000 |
| 7th | $30,000 |
| 8th | $25,000 |
| 9th | $20,000 |
| 10th | $15,000 |
| 11th-250th | $10,000 |
| 251st-498th | $5,000 |
| 499th-Last Place | $1,000 in Games Bonus |
Terms & Conditions
Official Rules
Full promotion terms, eligibility requirements and prize details are governed by the official rules below. In the event of any conflict between this page and the official rules, the official rules control.
$5 Million Slots Tournament — Official Rules
Full Terms and Conditions Coming Soon.
The venue
Compete at The Guitar Hotel
The finale is more than an online promotion. Qualified players will compete live at The Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. The two-night experience includes player registration and welcome activities on Friday, followed by two opening-round plays, a top-10 semifinal, a top-five championship, the finale and awards ceremony on Saturday.
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
When do qualifiers begin?
Weekly qualifiers begin Monday, October 5.
When is the last day to qualify?
The final qualifying period ends Sunday, November 29.
Where can I enter a qualifier?
Qualifiers are available through the Hard Rock Bet app in Florida, Michigan, New Jersey and Ontario. The qualifying format and eligibility requirements vary by jurisdiction.
Do I need to opt in?
Yes. Players must opt in to the applicable qualifier and complete the requirements shown in the Hard Rock Bet app. Opting in provides one free entry and no play is required.
How will I know if I qualified?
Hard Rock Bet will notify qualified players by email and through in-app communications.
Where is the live tournament?
The tournament will take place at The Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood in Hollywood, Florida.
When is the live tournament?
Saturday, December 12.
Do I have to use my own money during the live tournament?
No. The machines will be placed in tournament mode. Players compete for points, and no personal funds are required for tournament rounds.
How many rounds will I play?
Every player will receive two opening-round plays. The top 10 players will advance to the semifinal, and the top five will move on to the championship.
Does every tournament player receive a prize?
Yes. The top 498 finishers receive cash prizes, with a minimum cash prize of $5,000. Players finishing 499th through 620th receive a $1,000 Hard Rock Bet Games Bonus.
How are prizes paid?
Cash prizes will be credited to winners’ Hard Rock Bet accounts.
Are travel and hotel accommodations included?
Qualifiers from New Jersey, Michigan and Ontario will receive a $1,000 travel reimbursement at tournament registration.
