Southwest Florida Online News: Million Dollar Weekly Profits Sets Stage For New Casino Hotel In Glades County
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“Breaking ground for the new Seminole Casino Hotel Brighton represents a major economic step forward for the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the entire Lake Okeechobee region,” said Marcellus Osceola Jr., Chairman of the Seminole Tribe.
According to James "Jim" F. Allen, CEO of Seminole Gaming, the current Brighton Casino makes a profit of $50,000,000 yearly and is at the top of the tribe's profitable casino operations. With almost a million dollars a week profitability now, it would be expected that future profits will provide an even larger boost to the Brighton Reservation and it's 500 residents.
Photo (Don Browne) - Children from the Seminole's Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School at Brighton at ground breaking ceremony Thursday
The Seminole Casino Hotel Brighton will replace the existing Seminole Brighton Casino, which first opened in 1980 and is located three miles north of the site. It is one of six casino complexes operated by Seminole Gaming for the Seminole Tribe of Florida, including two in Hollywood, Tampa, Immokalee, and Coconut Creek.The new Seminole Casino Hotel Brighton will include a casino with a total of nearly 38,000 square feet, including space for a total of 623 slot machines and 18 tables for blackjack, baccarat and other house-banked card games. Included in the totals are a high-limit gaming area with 42 slot machines and four table games. The Brighton Seminole Casino is the only Florida gaming room with high-limit gambling.The new facility will include a 24-hour restaurant with 124 seats, a steak house with 60 seats and a fast-service and carry-out cafe offering a combination of items from a coffee bar and pizza kitchen. An indoor event space will offer 400 seats for banquet events or bingo games, or 900 seats set up as a performance hall.100-room hotel at Brighton Reservation
“We’re excited to bring a new level of gaming, dining and entertainment to the area, and we look forward to welcoming our current and future guests.”
It is projected to open in late 2024.
About the Existing Seminole Brighton CasinoSeminole Brighton Casino is a 27,000-square-foot casino with over 400 slot machines and eight live table games, including Blackjack and Three Card Poker, along with high-stakes bingo action and Josiah, a full service restaurant and lounge. Local live entertainment is featured weekly on Friday and Saturday nights. The casino also has an area for those who prefer to play slot machines in a smoke-free environment. For more information, call toll-free 800-360-9875 or 863-467-9998 or visit online at or on .Seminole Gaming was the first Indian Tribe in North America to open a high-stakes bingo hall and casino, which debuted in 1979 with a small bingo hall and became the forerunner of the Indian Gaming movement.
