The card was donated by player Rae Jean Salik. (Photo Brett Lyons/Seminole Classic Casino)
From left are Jim Allen, Seminole Gaming CEO and Hard Rock International president Sharon Carrero, a Seminole Classic employee since day one in 1979 Edward Aguilar, Seminole Classic Casino general manager and David Carrol, Seminole Gaming senior vice president of human resources. The Tribe paved the way for Indian gaming across the country.” The Seminole Classic Casino in Hollywood celebrated its 40th anniversary on Dec. “They really pioneered Indian gaming in the country. “This is very historic because this was the first Native American high-stakes bingo establishment in the country 40 years ago,” said Tara Backhouse, after she accepted the artifact on behalf of the Tribe’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum during a special ceremony at the bingo hall. The casino celebrated its 40th birthday on Dec. HOLLYWOOD - The paper bingo card wasn’t much to look at, but the Lucite-framed $500 winning ticket from the Seminole Classic Casino’s second day in operation was a tribute to Seminole Gaming’s humble beginnings. Bingo hall paved way for Tribe’s gaming success and Indian gaming By: Sallie james
