Seminole Tribe of Florida launches expanded gambling offering

The Seminole Tribe of Florida has ushered in a new era of gaming with the official launch of craps, roulette and sports betting across its three casinos in South Florida.

The new games launches were made possible by the gaming compact signed between the Seminole Tribe and the state of Florida in 2021. 

The gambling expansion follows October’s decision by the US Supreme Court to reject an attempt to block implementation of the Compact.

“The Seminole Tribe of Florida is proud to point to a new era in Florida gaming with the unveiling of our new casino games," said Seminole Tribe of Florida chairman Marcellus Osceola Jr. “With the addition of craps, roulette and sports betting, we now offer a full complement of casino games and we join the ranks of leading casinos around the world.”

Osceola and other members of the Seminole Tribal Council, alongside Seminole Gaming CEO and Hard Rock International chairman Jim Allen led a ceremony at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood to commemorate the start of the new games.

Similar first roll and first spin ceremonies were held at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek and Seminole Classic Casino in Hollywood, featuring celebrities including Jon Bon Jovi, Bruno Mars, Heather Graham, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Mike Tyson, Dwyane Wade, and Brooks Nader.

“The entertainment, travel and tourism industries, and many more, will see positive economic impact caused by the new casino games,” said Allen. “They will increase tourism to Florida and boost employment not only at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, but also at businesses in the areas surrounding this casino complex and others operated by Seminole Gaming throughout Florida.”

The new games will also be rolled out in the coming days at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, Seminole Casino Immokalee, and Seminole Brighton Casino.