Jim Allen receives Lifetime Achievement Award from ECGC
Allen is the seventh person to ever receive this award in the nearly 30-year history of ECGC.
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- ECGC honored Allen for his career in the gaming and hospitality industries, currently serving as Chairman of Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming CEO
- Allen accepted the award in a ceremony held during the 28th annual ECGC, presented at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
During the 28th annual East Coast Gaming Congress (ECGC), Hard Rock International Chairman and Seminole Gaming CEO Jim Allen was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his storied career in the gaming and hospitality industries.
Responsible for all gaming, hospitality and entertainment operations at the Seminole Tribe of Florida since 2001, Allen has guided the development of Seminole Gaming through the launch of seven casino locations throughout the state.
Allen led the Tribe’s 2007 acquisition of Hard Rock International, the first of a major international company by a North American Indian Tribe, which has expanded its global presence from 46 to nearly 80 countries and over 300 locations.
“This recognition is a testament to the hard-working team at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming, whose dedication and passion have driven our success,” Allen said.
“I extend my deepest gratitude to the Seminole Tribe of Florida for their continued leadership and am proud of what we have accomplished – from expanding our global footprint, to innovating in the gaming and hospitality industries and forming incredible alliances with icons in entertainment and sports. This award inspires us to continue pushing boundaries and setting new standards of excellence. Thank you to the East Coast Gaming Congress for this incredible honor.”
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In addition, Allen was “instrumental” in ushering in a new era of gaming in Florida with the introduction of craps, roulette and sports betting to Seminole Hard Rock hotels and casinos. He became the seventh person ever to receive this award in the nearly 30-year history of ECGC.
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