Miccosukee Casino & Resort is a 9-story resort and casino located in the western outskirts of

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. It has a colored statue of a young Miccosukee boy outside the front entrance. It has been quoted to be "one of the most unusual resort destinations in Florida" due to the contrast between the Native American village surroundings and the casino. Established in 1999 at a reported cost of $45 million, it is operated by about 400 members of the

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Tribe. In 2009, it was estimated that the Miccosukee Resort generated revenue of around $75 million a year.

Facilities

The resort boasts 256 guest rooms and 56 suites, with guest facilities including a pool, fitness center, sauna, Jacuzzi, casino, conference center, and banquet facilities. The casino includes slot machines and a poker section where it regularly hosts poker tournaments.

Dining

There are five dining locations: # Empeek-Cheke - Upscale dining (Miccosukee's signature restaurant) # Empeeke Aaweeke's International Buffet - Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner # The Empeek Aya deli - Open 24 hours # Café Hammock - Open 24 hours # The Bingo Snack Bar - A convenience stand On Sundays the resort and gaming casino also hosts a Sunday Brunch.

Other

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, organized a Latin music concert in Miami named "Una Copa con Romance", attended by some 1500 people and artists such as

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. The resort is a setting in the 2010

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References

External links

Official site
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Facilities

Dining

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