If you want a chance to do something really different in Florida, try a favorite of many Floridians: the casino game. The Seminole tribe opened their first high-stakes gambling establishment in December 1979. Today, they have four casinos in different locations in West Central and South Florida. His close relatives, the Miccosukee, have operated a casino in Miami for a couple of decades.
If you want to plan your vacation around gambling, each Seminole location offers packages that include lodging, meals, bingo sessions, and discounts for arcade machines. The Miccosukee Casino is operated from its own resort-style hotel that also offers vacation packages.
Brighton
Located west of Lake Okeechobee on the Brighton Seminole Indian Reservation, the Seminole Casino Brighton is open daily. The multi-million dollar gaming facility features high-stakes bingo, more than 400 Vegas-style slot machines, and a six-table poker room.
Dining can be a memorable experience at Josiah Restaurant. The American style menu has some sprinkled native items. Crowd delights include Rodeo Steak, Gator Tail, Catfish, Mo Jo Pork Chops, and Chicken Broccoli Alfredo. The general atmosphere is casual and fun with the sounds of casino excitement!
The Brighton Casino is located at 17735 Reservation Road, Okeechobee. It is seven miles north of Lakeport and 28 miles west of Lake Okeechobee on Highway 721. The casino and restaurant are closed on Mondays. Hotels, campgrounds and trailer parks are nearby. Complimentary charter bus transportation and prepaid packages are available for groups by reservation. A minimum passenger count is required. Bus transportation is available.
Visit the website for information on transportation, jackpot balances and additional information.
Coconut Creek
This Seminole tribe casino offers more than 2,300 Vegas-style slot machines and more than 65 table games, as well as a cafe and bar area. Located on nearly five acres of tribal land in Coconut Creek, the casino is always expanding.
For more information, visit the website.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino en Hollywood
The Seminole Casino Hollywood facility was the first high-risk operation opened in the country. In 1991, Seminole Hollywood was converted to a 24-hour gaming facility and has been increased in size to accommodate the growing number of customers. Choose from 24-hour Poker at 48 tables, Lightning Bingo (where you can make a fortune in minutes), and over 2,200 slot machines. The 12-story, Mediterranean-style Hard Rock Hotel tower features 500 spacious guest rooms, including 63 suites with panoramic views.
The casino is located at 4150 North SR 7 in Hollywood. Take I-95 to Stirling Road and go west to State Road 7.
Miccosukee Resort & Gaming
Miccosukee games offer thrilling action by the minute within the confines of a 302-room resort-style hotel that also contains a restaurant and lounge and offers renowned live entertainment. The 24-hour gaming operation includes more than 1,700 gaming machines, 32 high-stakes poker and bingo tables.
Miccosukee Resort and Gaming is located at 500 SW 177th Avenue in Miami.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino en Tampa
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tampa has been rocking the Tampa Bay area for just over a decade. The hotel has 250 contemporary four-star standard rooms and suites. The Las Vegas-style casino features hundreds of video game machines, a poker room, High Stakes Bingo, and daily random drawings, sweepstakes and opportunities to win cash, cars, and more!
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tampa is conveniently located off I-4 at Exit 5, across from Florida Fair Grounds and the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater. It is open 24 hours.
