Seminole Hard Rock Life June/July Edition | Page 2

Q&A

WITH
TIM BURKE

Vice President of Gaming Operations

Tim joined the band in 2013 and is dedicated to ensuring that Seminole Hard
Rock Hollywood is the most exciting gaming destination in the country.
And Tim should know! Tim has over 30 years of casino experience, and has spent
time at Resorts International, Trump and most recently the Borgata. You can find
Tim on the gaming floor and be sure to stop him and ask for gaming advice.

Q: What do you enjoy most about
working here?
The people. From our guests to our employees we
have the most dynamic and fun people.

Q: What factors come into play, when
choosing what games to put on the
casino floor?
Our guests. You have to know your guests and
what they like to play, and the strategy is
constantly changing.

Q: Are there benefits to playing on lower
denomination slot machines?
Sure, depending on what your spending trend is on
a particular trip. It’s all about risk and reward. If your
spending trend dictates that you play penny slots
then you may not be risking as much to get
a higher reward.

Q: What is the most popular lower
denomination machines currently on the
casino floor?
I would say Buffalo Stampede, Bombay and
Stinkin’ Rich.

Q: What is the highest jackpot someone
could get on a penny slot? How many
jackpots have been hit on penny slots in the
past month?
The Ruby Slippers slot machine pays out well over $1
million. Over 800 jackpots were hit on penny slots
alone in April.

Q: Have any software upgrades or additions
been implemented recently?
Yes, we recently introduced the Jackpot Xchange
system which pays guests in cash, vouchers or a
combination of both. It pays out jackpots quicker
which reduces lines and player wait times.

Q: What is your favorite casino game?
That’s like asking me what daughter I love most.
I love them all. I like everything from Poker,
Video Poker, Roulette or Blackjack.