HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tracy Bradford, President of Seminole Hard Rock Support Services, has been honored with the 2026 Patty Becker Pay It Forward Award by Global Gaming Women. The award was presented at the organization’s annual Kick Up Your Heels event in Las Vegas on September 30.
Named after pioneering gaming executive Patty Becker, the award recognizes Bradford’s exceptional commitment to mentorship, leadership development and advocacy for women in the gaming industry. Bradford is one of six recipients selected from a record number of nominations this year.
Bradford brings more than two decades of leadership experience to her role at Seminole Hard Rock Support Services. Since joining Seminole Gaming in 2005, she has steadily advanced through the organization, currently overseeing all management and operations of Support Services, Customer Care and Aviation. Her career in gaming spans over 40 years, beginning in 1984 at Caesars Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City. Throughout her tenure, she has been instrumental in grand opening operations at multiple properties and has established best practices across purchasing, operations and administrative functions.
“Tracy has been instrumental in building a culture of operational excellence across Seminole Hard Rock Support Services,” said Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming. “Her forward-thinking approach and unwavering commitment have strengthened our entire organization, and she truly embodies the spirit of the Patty Becker Award through her dedication to advancing women in our industry.”
“Tracy Bradford is a visionary leader whose commitment to developing and championing women has made a lasting impact on the gaming industry,” said Siobhan Lane, Global Gaming Women President and Board Chair. “Throughout her career, she has been a steadfast advocate for mentorship, leadership development, and creating opportunities for women to grow and thrive. Global Gaming Women is incredibly proud and honored to recognize all of this year’s honorees for their outstanding contributions to our industry and unwavering commitment to developing and inspiring the next generation of gaming leaders.”
About Hard Rock®
Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in nearly 80 countries spanning more than 300 venues including owned/licensed or managed Hotels, Casinos, Rock Shops®, Live Performance Locations and Cafes. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia with more than 89,000 pieces displayed at locations around the globe. The Unity™ by Hard Rock global loyalty program rewards members for doing the things they love across participating properties. In addition, Hard Rock Digital spotlights the sports betting and iGaming experience with products remixed in the spirit of Hard Rock for players worldwide.
HRI has received numerous industry, destination and workplace awards across the travel, hospitality, gaming, entertainment and food & beverage sectors. HRI currently holds investment grades from primary investment-grade rating agencies: S&P Global Ratings (BBB), Moody’s Investors Service (Baa2), and Fitch Ratings (BBB). For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.
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