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- Andy Matheis has been named senior vice president of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa.
- Matheis is a longtime Caesars Entertainment executive.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has named Andy Matheis its new senior vice president of marketing.
The hire brings a longtime Caesars Entertainment executive into a key leadership role at one of Florida’s best-known casino resorts.
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa said Matheis will lead the property’s marketing team and oversee strategic initiatives focused on strengthening the brand, improving guest engagement, and supporting continued growth.
Matheis had similar role at Caesars
Matheis brings nearly 20 years of gaming and hospitality marketing experience to the role, according to the announcement. Most recently, he served as senior VP of marketing and regional CMO for Caesars Entertainment.
In that position, he oversaw integrated marketing efforts across eight Las Vegas resort properties. His background makes this a notable cross-operator executive move, with experience from one of the country’s largest casino companies now heading to a major Florida resort.
What the appointment means for Seminole Hard Rock Tampa
The company said Matheis will be responsible for leading the property’s marketing organization and guiding strategy intended to strengthen the Seminole Hard Rock Tampa brand.
Based on the details released, his remit includes initiatives tied to guest engagement and growth. While the announcement did not provide a start date or identify whether he is replacing another executive, it clearly positions the hire as a senior operational move for the property.
For industry watchers, the main takeaway is straightforward: Seminole Hard Rock Tampa is adding an executive with high-level casino marketing experience, including oversight of large-scale Las Vegas operations at Caesars.
Based on reporting by the Casino City Times.
