OKEECHOBEE —  Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino has been named Best Place to Play Bingo in the Lake Okeechobee News 2026 Best of the Lake Okeechobee Readers’ Choice Awards, marking the second consecutive year the property has earned the honor.

The Seminole Tribe of Florida was also recognized as Best Employer. Both honors were announced during the Best of the Lake Okeechobee celebration held Thursday, Oct. 1.

“We are incredibly grateful to everyone who voted and honored Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino as the Best Place to Play Bingo,” said Marty Johns, General Manager at Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino. “This recognition reflects the enthusiasm of our guests and the dedication of our team members, who work every day to create memorable experiences and make everyone feel welcome.”

The Best Employer recognition celebrates the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s commitment to creating meaningful employment opportunities and fostering a workplace rooted in respect, teamwork and professional growth.

“These honors are especially meaningful because they come directly from the people who live, work and visit the Lake Okeechobee region,” Johns added. “We sincerely thank the community for its continued support of Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino and the Seminole Tribe of Florida.”

The annual Best of the Lake Okeechobee Readers’ Choice Awards recognize outstanding businesses, organizations and community favorites throughout the region based on votes submitted by local readers.

For more information about the awards, visit lakeonews.com/best-of-the-lake.