But from the perspective of the leaders of the time, it was all a gamble – one that paid off in spades for the Seminoles and other Tribes across the United States. Looking back, it’s easy to see the evolution from bingo to the Tribe’s wildly successful and wide-ranging gaming business. HOLLYWOOD - In 1979, the Tribe’s first foray into high-stakes bingo opened on the site of today’s Classic Casino with an unassuming metal building now, 34 years later, it celebrated a $10-million renovation and continues to be a big draw.
