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Florida is one of the states that allow some gambling activities to locals and tourists; not all gambling fun is allowed, of course, but there are enough activities for gambling fans. One of the most popular is land-based casino gambling and many local players are fond of spending their weekends at a casino facility. 

However, before we dive into discussing the advantages and nuances of tribal land-based gambling houses in the state of Florida, all potential players should consider the existing rules and limitations that the state follows. 

General Gambling Rules & Limitations 

First things first, it is important to highlight gambling and betting activities that are illegal in Florida. At the time of writing, the list includes: 

• sports betting – any bets on sports, either online or offline, are illegal. Even if some online platforms do offer such options to the locals, they quickly get blocked and people simply lose their deposited money. There is no news about when or how this limitation will be removed 
• online casino gambling is completely illegal. Florida is rather gambling-friendly but online casinos are not the case. It doesn’t matter whether the casino site is run in the state or outside the state or of the country – high chance it will immediately be blocked 
• land-based casino houses are not allowed unless they are run by the Native American communities 
• real-money poker at facilities – in case if the host or a private party does not get any financial advantage for holding the poker party, real-money poker games are allowed because players win money from each other and not from the house. However, any poker parties or tournaments organized for the sake of the house or host getting financial advantage are prohibited 
• Online poker at casino platforms is not allowed 

The next important aspect that should be always kept in mind is the minimum legal gambling age in Florida which differs depending on the gambling activity. For the majority of activities – bets on horse racing, lottery, bingo, and even poker – the allowed age is 18 years. However, to play real-money games at tribal gambling facilities in Florida, one has to be at least 21 years old. 

Legally allowed gambling activities include: 

• betting on horse racing on track or online in dedicated facilities 
• betting on greyhound racing on a track or via licensed online racebooks 
• slot machines and table games at tribal casinos 
• private poker parties 
• state government-run lotteries 
• Bingo events and halls authorized by the state 

Now let’s discuss the most popular land-based casino houses that operate on tribal lands in Florida. 

Tribal Casinos of Florida 

There are several casino facilities run by The Seminole Tribe in Brighton, Immokalee, Coconut Creek, and Hollywood. Playing games is allowed for visitors who are 21 years old and older. These casino houses are also known as racinos because bets on horse races are also accepted there via online racebooks. However, even though bets on horses are allowed to 18-year-olds, an 18-year-old cannot enter any of these tribal casinos to only make bets on horses (just an important nuance to keep in mind). 

Seminole Casino Brighton

Google rating – 4.0 

Address – 17735 Reservation Rd, Okeechobee, FL 34974, United States

Seminole Casino Brighton has 27,000 square feet, offering more than 400 slot machines that will give players the same excitement found in Las Vegas. Alongside these, there are high-stakes Bingo and comfortable restaurants and lounges. This gaming destination has been in operation since 1980, proudly marking one of the Seminole Tribe’s first casino houses ever opened. 

Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee

Google rating – 4.1 

Address – 506 S 1st St, Immokalee, FL 34142, United States

Established in 1994, this casino stands as the top gaming hub in Southwest Florida, providing an extensive selection of Table Games, along with the latest in Slot machines and progressive slots, inspired mostly by Native American culture. In addition to these attractions, the casino boasts high-stakes Blackjack and Mini-Baccarat games, along with a dedicated space of special high-limit slot machines for high-roller players. 

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek

Google rating 4.1 

Address 5550 NW 40th St, Coconut Creek, FL 33073, United States 

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek delivers an exciting gaming experience tailored for locals, featuring a vast array of more than 2,000 Las Vegas-style slot machines and a diverse selection of 65 live Table Games hosted by real dealers, complete with real decks of cards. These games include classics like Blackjack and Baccarat, among others, and also include a Poker room with over 20 tables for poker fans. 

There is a special Coco’s Smoke-Free Pavilion that provides over 140 slot machines for people looking for smoke-free areas. Additionally, high-roller players can enjoy more than 130 slots and an array of 10 live Table Games that suggest higher-than-average stakes. 

Seminole Classic Casino Hollywood

Google rating 4.0 

Address – 4150 N State Rd 7, Hollywood, FL 33021, United States 

Seminole Classic Casino keeps its doors open around the clock, offering an impressive selection of more than 1,000 slot machines and a variety of classic Table games. Table Games offers an impressive collection of games ranging from Blackjack to Three Card Poker to Casino War and other rare games.