The Seminole Tribe of Florida ended the year on a high note with its popular gaming platform, Hard Rock Bet.
They awarded $5 million in cash prizes to players across Florida as part of their $5 Million Sweepstakes.
This event celebrated the launch of Real Money Games powered by Past Motor Racing and produced 66,766 winners, including one very lucky South Florida man who won the grand prize of $1 million.
Eric from South Florida could hardly believe his luck when he found $1 million deposited into his account on December 29, 2025. This came at the end of a promotion that ran from December 18 to December 28.
Matt Primeaux, President of Hard Rock Digital, shared his excitement, saying, "Ending the year by putting $5 million in cash directly into the hands of Florida players is exactly the kind of celebration we wanted for the launch. From a million-dollar grand prize to tens of thousands of additional winners, this sweepstakes shows our commitment to delivering exciting, innovative experiences that truly reward our players."
The games just launched in October, on the heels of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa announcing a massive $2 million progressive jackpot on its Dragon Link slot machines. It was won in November. A man also won 389 jackpots in one day.
What Are Real Money Games powered by Past Motor Racing?
Real Money Games powered by Past Motor Racing combine sports betting with real past motor races.
This is a type of sports betting in which players bet against the house, using results from past NASCAR races to determine the outcomes. Unlike regular slot machines, these games don't use random number generators.
Although they look and feel like online slots, each spin is actually based on real racing results. This difference makes them legally distinct from casino slots according to Florida law.
The results are based on official racing outcomes pulled from a database, and the game includes a video reveal to make the experience more exciting. While the video is for entertainment, the payout depends entirely on the bets placed.
There are more than 20 titles in the “Games Powered by Past Motor Races” lobby.
Breakdown of Prizes Hard Rock Bet Offered
Hard Rock Bet made sure to spread happiness far and wide in Florida. Here's how the prizes were distributed:
- 1 winner received the top prize of $1,000,000
- 5 winners took home $50,000 each
- 10 winners received $10,000 each
- 50 winners got $2,500 each
- 200 winners collected $1,000 each
- 66,500 players won $50 each
Altogether, $4 million was shared among these winners, plus the additional $1 million grand prize. The best part? All these prizes were given in cash, with no strings attached.
Florida players earned an entry for every dollar they wagered on Real Money Games powered by Past Motor Racing. There was no limit to the number of entries, and players even got a free entry just for opting in.
Hard Rock Bet thanks everyone who took part in the $5 Million Sweepstakes and made the launch of Real Money Games powered by Past Motor Racing a huge success.
Now it's on to the next progressive jackpot.
