Tag Archives: Rush Street Gaming
US – Rush Street appoints new COO and CFO
Rush Street Gaming has announced that two of its longest-tenured executives have received new appointments. Bill Keena, a 35-year casino veteran, has been named Chief Operating Officer, and Marc Arndt, a 24-year finance executive, has been named Chief Financial Officer. “Bill Keena and Marc Arndt have been part of the Rush Street family for over…
US – Rush Street Gaming announces planned CEO succession
Rush Street Gaming has announced the planned departure of Greg Carlin, CEO and Co-Founder, and the appointment of longtime Rush Street Gaming executive Tim Drehkoff from CFO to CEO. The transition is effective May 1, 2022. Rush Street Gaming Chairman Neil Bluhm said: “We thank Greg for his many contributions and for helping to build…
US – Inspired to supply Rush Street Interactive with online games
Inspired Entertainment has signed a framework agreement to supply its Interactive games to Rush Street Interactive, a leader in online casino and sports betting in the US. Following the execution of this contract, Inspired’s Interactive content will be integrated onto the RSI game platform and its popular games will be made available in multiple North…
US – Chicago Mayor listens to five casino blueprints from three companies
Three casino groups have presented five blueprints for a Chicago casino to Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s review team with Bally’s, Rush Street Gaming and Hard Rock International all in the running. The selected operator will need their plans to be financially viable, architecturally stunning and be underpinned by the principles of inclusion and equity. Mayor Lightfoot said of the entrants: “They…
US – New York casino attracts 30 proposals of interest
The chance to develop one of three casinos in New York City has attracted official interest from 30 companies or individuals with casino operators such as Wynn Resorts, Las Vegas Sands, Bally’s, Hard Rock, Rush Street Gaming and Okada Manila all putting bids in for a new casino. Existing casinos in the region have also put in…
US – Rivers Casino Portsmouth breaks ground on Victory Boulevard
Rivers Casino Portsmouth, developed and operated by Rush Street Gaming, has hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to officially launch the construction of the new gaming and entertainment complex planned for Victory Boulevard. This $300m plus project will feature a casino, BetRivers Sportsbook, premier restaurants, a live entertainment lounge, hotel, and event center. Rivers Casino Portsmouth will…
US – City of Chicago receives five casino proposals
Five proposals have been submitted for consideration in developing a world-class casino-resort and entertainment experience in Chicago with the goal of being awarded the city’s sole casino owner’s license. The City of Chicago received a total of five proposals. Bally’s Corporation submitted two proposals for two different sites; its casino operations would be self-managed. HR…
US – Rush Street raises non-tipped minimum wage in Philly and Pittsburgh
Rush Street Gaming’s two Pennsylvania operations, Rivers Casino Pittsburgh and Rivers Casino Philadelphia, are adopting a $15 per hour minimum wage for non-tipped employees property-wide. Notably, tipped employees at both Rivers Casinos—those who earn an hourly rate plus gratuities—already take home above $15 per hour. For example, full-time dealers at Rivers Casino average a first-year…
US – Rivers Casino Des Plaines unveils expansion plans including new poker room
Churchill Downs Incorporated and Rush Street Gaming, joint owners of Rivers Casino Des Plaines in Illinois, have filed expansion plans with the City of Des Plaines and Illinois Gaming Board that, if approved, will allow the casino to add approximately 725 gaming positions, making it the first to have the state’s maximum number of 2,000…
