Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino News

This month’s roundup covers 10 of the most noteworthy developments across the country, highlighting the latest flurry of casino expansions, unveilings, and upgrades across the U.S.

The Florida property includes a casino with a total of nearly 38,000 square feet, including space for 640 slot machines and 18 tables for blackjack, craps, roulette, and more.

This week in gambling news, the Washington D.C. Council reached a settlement with Intralot and Veterans Services Corporation regarding a sports betting fraud case.

A guest visiting from Tennessee won a $168,850.22 progressive jackpot on 6 January, before another guest from Florida struck it big for a $215,077.36 progressive jackpot on 13 January.

The Florida casino will have rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd perform on 6 February as part of the grand opening celebrations.

With a grand opening ceremony scheduled for February 2025, the Florida resort has begun accepting reservations.

The new resort, which will replace the existing Seminole Casino Brighton, will include a casino with a total of nearly 38,000 square feet, including space for a total of 640 slot machines and 18 tables.

In an unexpected twist, the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s online sports wagering application is up-and-running for existing members or bettors who are currently Hard Rock loyalty rewards members.

Starting 7 December, the tribe will begin to roll out the games and sports betting to the public at the three Seminole Casinos in South Florida with more properties to follow just days later.

Scheduled to open in late 2024, Seminole Casino Brighton will include a 38,000 square-foot casino, a hotel will 100 guest rooms, and several dining options.

The $100 million in pay raises apply to U.S. team members and new hires at company managed hotel, casino and cafe locations nationwide.

The company announced a further upgrade of its "Safe + Sound" program with the addition of dozens of program enforcement specialists at all Seminole Hard Rock and Seminole Casinos in Florida.

Effective immediately, all guests must be stationary when lowering their masks or face coverings for eating, drinking or smoking. The change prohibits guests from walking in all public spaces without protective face coverings.

Seminole Casino Brighton announced that it is ready to welcome back its guests on 16 June. The Florida will be following new safety and health guidelines.

The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Seminole Gaming have voluntarily decided to temporarily close all Seminole and Hard Rock Casinos throughout Florida today.

As COO of Seminole Gaming, Hoenemeyer will work with Seminole casino presidents and general managers to oversee day-to-day operations of seven Seminole Gaming casinos in Florida.

Next week, the Florida casino will offer table games such as blackjack and Three Card Poker in a newly added pit area.

Steffanie Immerfall brings 20 years of experience in the casino industry to her new role.

The casino's Christmas Wish event culminated on Dec. 14 by granting wishes and giving gifts to a group of invited guests at a cocktail reception and buffet dinner. Santa was there to distribute gifts and a holiday choir serenaded everyone with songs of the season.

The Florida casino will be involved in a number of charity-related activities over the next several weeks.