The Seminole Tribe of Florida is on track to open a $150 million expansion of the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek in January 2012. The new facility will offer 120,000 square-feet of gaming space, up from the existing 39,000 square-feet. There's also an outdoor plaza, three restaurants and a 2,400-space parking garage. To prepare for the opening, the tribe is hiring 800 more people. A job fair will be held on November 2. "10 years ago this area was just a pond. When I flew in I didn’t recognize it. Look at it now, 1000 employees and 800 more to more,” Chairman Jim Billie said, NBC Miami reported. Get the Story:
Seminoles expand casino operations (The Miami Herald 10/6)
Local casino announces expansion project (WSVN-TV 10/6)
Seminole Casino in Coconut Creek to Expand (NBC Miami 10/5)
Photo Gallery: Seminole Tribe's casino project adds 800 jobs (The South Florida Business Journal 10/5)
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek plans to create 800 jobs (The South Florida Business Journal 10/5)
Casino legislation would create three new gambling venues in Miami Dade and Broward (The Miami Herald 10/6)