Cliff Ehrlich Joins Rush Street Gaming as Chief Operating Officer
Cliff Ehrlich Joins Rush Street Gaming as Chief Operating Officer
Casino and hospitality leader brings over three decades of operations expertise
Rush Street Gaming announced today that casino and hospitality veteran Cliff Ehrlich has joined the company as chief operating officer.
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Cliff Ehrlich has been named COO of Rush Street Gaming. (Photo: Business Wire)
Ehrlich assumes the role of Rush Street COO from Bill Keena, a longtime company and industry leader, who plans to retire later this year.
“I’ve admired Rush Street’s strong leadership and steady expansion over the past two decades,” said Ehrlich. “I’m thrilled to join this dynamic organization and look forward to contributing to the company’s ongoing success.”
Ehrlich’s career began in marketing at the Catskills’ Pines Resort Hotel in the ’80s and transitioned in the ’90s to casino development and operations. In 1996, he became co-owner of the Monticello Raceway and helped recruit the Oneida Indian Nation to build a casino on the property. Following an initial public offering, Ehrlich led Monticello Casino & Raceway as president, chief operating officer and general manager until 2013.
After consulting with Mohegan Sun regarding Upstate New York development opportunities, in 2015, Ehrlich joined The Downs Racetrack & Casino in Albuquerque, serving as general manager and chief operating officer. He later ran two casinos for The Navajo Nation — Northern Edge and Flowing Water. Since 2022, Ehrlich has been Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise’s chief operating officer, with oversight of four casinos, a resort destination hotel, travel plaza and food & beverage manufacturing.
“Cliff’s ground-up casino development experience, deep operations background and team leadership ensure that all five Rivers Casino properties remain in great hands,” said Tim Drehkoff, CEO of Rush Street Gaming. “He will continue the strong forward momentum established by Bill Keena, for whom we wish the very best in retirement.”
Ehrlich’s appointment is effective immediately, and Keena will consult through the fall to ensure a smooth transition.
ABOUT RUSH STREET GAMING
Rush Street Gaming and its affiliates have developed and operate Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Des Plaines, Illinois (Chicago area); Schenectady, New York; and Portsmouth, Virginia. By placing an emphasis on superior design and outstanding customer service, Rush Street Gaming has become one of the leading casino developers in the United States. Rush Street’s casinos employ approximately 6,000 Team Members and generate more than $1.5 billion in annual gaming revenue. All Rush Street Gaming casinos have been voted a “Best Place to Work” or “Top Workplace” by their Team Members. For more information, visit RushStreetGaming.com.
Jack Horner
For Rush Street Gaming
jack@hornercom.com
412-600-2295
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