He is a leader in the gaming industry and makes frequent appearances on CNN, CNBC, Bloomberg, Fox Business and other national and international financial news networks.Īllen most recently directed the massive expansion of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, where the world’s first Guitar Hotel opened in October, 2019, as part of a $2.2 billion capital investment program that also included a major expansion of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, which is one of the world’s largest and most profitable casinos.Īllen led the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s 2007 acquisition of Hard Rock International, the first acquisition of a major international company by a North American Indian Tribe. Allen has guided the development of Seminole Gaming into one of the world’s most successful casino and integrated resort operators, with seven casino locations throughout Florida. Responsible for all gaming, hospitality and entertainment operations at the Seminole Tribe of Florida since 2001, James F.
