Seminole Gaming has been recognized for the second consecutive year as one of 51 “best managed” companies in the U.S. Hard Rock International made the announcement May 16. In 2021, Seminole Gaming was the first privately owned gaming company to make the list.

Deloitte Private and the Wall Street Journal sponsor the program and use a panel of judges to compile the rankings based on a set of criteria that includes “demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and execution, a commitment to people and fostering a dynamic, resilient culture, as well as strong financials.”

“This year’s designees continue to propel their businesses forward by prioritizing purpose, investing in their workforces, and demonstrating their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion,” a news release said.

Seminole Gaming has six Florida locations, including its flagship properties in Hollywood and Tampa – the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. The other locations are the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, Seminole Classic Casino Hollywood, Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee and Seminole Casino Brighton. The Seminole Tribe of Florida is the owner of Seminole Gaming and the parent entity of Hard Rock International.

“[The honor is] a true reflection of our passionate team members who maintain and uphold brand standard excellence across all of our properties, at every level of our business,” Jim Allen, chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming, said in the release. “Today more than ever, we believe in bringing to life the mottos we were founded on: ‘Love All-Serve All,’ ‘Take Time to Be Kind,’ ‘Save the Planet,’ and ‘All is One.’ There’s nothing more gratifying than seeing these mottos infused in everything we do as a company, and to be recognized for these efforts as one of the top private companies in the country.”

The program also includes lists in more than 40 other countries. More information is available here or by going to usbestmanagedcompanies.com. For more about Seminole Gaming, click here or go to theseminolecasinos.com.