# Rush Street Gaming, LLC

> Rush Street Gaming is a privately held Chicago casino developer and operator founded by Neil Bluhm and Greg Carlin. Its affiliates operate five Rivers casinos in four U.S. states, combining gambling with restaurants, live entertainment, events and hotels. Its approach draws on real estate development, project financing and local partnerships.

- **Founded:** 2009
- **Headquarters:** Chicago, United States
- **Founders:** Neil Bluhm (Co-founder and chairman), Greg Carlin (Co-founder and former CEO)
- **Products:** Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, Rivers Casino Philadelphia, Rivers Casino Des Plaines, Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady, Rivers Casino Portsmouth
- **Notable:** Opened Virginia’s first permanent full-service casino in Portsmouth on January 23, 2023., Rivers Casino Des Plaines received LEED Gold certification in March 2012, described in its announcement as the first casino worldwide to do so., Rivers Casino Pittsburgh reported $132.2 million paid toward PPG Paints Arena construction financing as of October 1, 2026.

## Products & services

- **Rivers Casino Pittsburgh** — Regional casino with slots, table games, poker, a BetRivers sportsbook, restaurants and event facilities; adjacent to The Landing Hotel.
- **Rivers Casino Philadelphia** — Philadelphia casino, originally SugarHouse, with gaming, dining and live entertainment.
- **Rivers Casino Des Plaines** — Chicago-area casino and hospitality property operated through a joint venture with Churchill Downs; awarded LEED Gold in 2012.
- **Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady** — New York Capital Region casino and resort that opened on a former industrial site.
- **Rivers Casino Portsmouth** — Virginia’s first permanent full-service casino, opened January 23, 2023, with a $340 million development investment.
- **The Landing Hotel and Riversuites** — Hotel offerings associated with Rivers properties; the Portsmouth Landing Hotel is expected to open in early 2027.
- **Rush Rewards** — Casino loyalty program offering benefits such as free play and dining or amenity comps, subject to program terms.
- **Events, restaurants and entertainment** — Concerts, dining, weddings, conferences and other hospitality services at individual properties.

## Achievements

- Opened Virginia’s first permanent full-service casino in Portsmouth on January 23, 2023.
- Rivers Casino Des Plaines received LEED Gold certification in March 2012, described in its announcement as the first casino worldwide to do so.
- Rivers Casino Pittsburgh reported $132.2 million paid toward PPG Paints Arena construction financing as of October 1, 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Rivers Casino Pittsburgh and the Sports & Exhibition Authority announced a $4.7 million installment toward arena financing, bringing cumulative payments to $132.2 million.
- **2026-10** — The official Portsmouth casino website continued to advertise The Landing Hotel for early 2027.
- **2025-09** — The Avenir community advisory committee voted 4-2 against advancing the Manhattan casino proposal.
- **2025-07** — S.B. Ballard selected for the planned $65 million, 106-room Landing Hotel Portsmouth.
- **2025-05** — New student debt repayment and scholarship benefits announced.

## Links

- Website: https://www.rushstreetgaming.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rush-street-gaming/

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Last updated: 2026-10-24