The Seminole Tribe is a Native American tribe in Oklahoma and Florida. The group makes up three federally recognized tribes in the United States: The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, the Miccosukee Tribe of Florida, and the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The Seminole Tribe of Florida received its federal status in 1957 and established gaming operations on tribal land in 1975. It was one of the first tribes in the US to welcome casino gaming.