Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino held a “topping out” ceremony yesterday, a significant milestone in the construction of the new venue.
The final steel beam, which had been transported to the site and signed by members of the construction team, was hoisted into place at the top of the structure.
The new venue is due to open early next year, replacing the existing Seminole Casino Brighton, and will include a casino with a total of nearly 38,000sq.ft, including space for a total of 640 slot machines and 18 tables for blackjack, craps, roulette and other house-banked card games.
Included in the totals are a smoke-free gaming space with 104 slot machines and a high-limit gaming area with 42 slot machines and four table games.
In a first for any Seminole Casino, the new resort will also include a 10-lane bowling alley of 7,044sq.ft with seats for dining.
"Today is an exceptional day," stated Jim Allen, CEO of Seminole Gaming and chairman of Hard Rock International. "A vision has truly become a reality as we placed the final beam atop this new property. I thank everyone involved in this project, from the designers and engineers to the day-to-day laborers that are showing the world what the Seminole Tribe is truly about – unconquered vision, unparalleled service and unlimited future."
"Today's ceremony marks a special moment for the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Brighton Seminole Reservation," said Marty Johns, general manager. "We can't wait to open our doors. The new casino and hotel complex is expected to increase the number of tourists to the region, which is very important."
