Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tampa, Florida will host the Cigar Artisans 2006 on September 30. The annual cigar event will feature the top 20 cigar makers in the world who will give away free samples of their production.

The Cigar Artisans 2006 is sponsored by Thompson Cigar of Tampa and will be held at Tampas Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino at the end of the month. The prestigious cigar event will feature some of the biggest names in the cigar industry including Arturo Fuente, Padron, CAO, Torano, General Cigar, Altadis USA, La Gloria, Rocky Patel, JC Newman, Camacho, Gurkha, La Perla, Acid, Cusano, Oliva and more.

Tickets to the event are priced at 110 dollars. Each ticket holder would receive 25 premium handmade cigars valued at 150 dollars and other prizes such as a polar fleece jacket, ball cap, cigar cutter, lighter, drawpoker, 8 Cigar sampler and more. The event will include two sessions with equal prizes and giveaways such as poker tables, golf bags and sets of Razor golf clubs. An open bar will be available during the event.

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tampa, Florida is known for the 50 foot Hard Rock guitar placed at the entrance. The 90,000 square foot casino offers more than 2,000 slot machines and 50 poker tables. In addition, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino has 250 guest rooms and suites, sky lit restaurants, bars, entertainment hall and a full service spa.