# Tim Drehkoff

> Tim Drehkoff is the Chicago-based chief executive officer of Rush Street Gaming, overseeing land-based operations, capital markets, development and acquisitions. A University of Chicago economics and MBA graduate, he became CFO in 2012 and CEO in May 2022. His career connects casino financing with regional hospitality development, including Riversuites in Philadelphia and The Landing Hotel project in Portsmouth, Virginia.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at Rush Street Gaming, LLC
- **Organizations:** Rush Street Gaming, LLC, LAMB Partners, American Gaming Association
- **Education:** BA in Economics, University of Chicago, MBA, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
- **Known for:** Led more than $2 billion in capital investments and $8 billion in debt financings during his Rush Street tenure, according to his official biography., Advanced from CFO to CEO after ten years in the finance role., Listed on the American Gaming Association board of directors roster updated September 2026.

## Career timeline

- **2005** — Began working with Rush Street Gaming and the Bluhm companies, according to a November 2022 regulatory presentation.
- **Before 2012** — Served as a vice president at LAMB Partners, Neil Bluhm’s family office.
- **2012** — Became Rush Street Gaming’s chief financial officer.
- **2019** — Participated in Rush Street’s pursuit of a proposed integrated resort in Tomakomai, Hokkaido; Hokkaido shelved its bid later that year.
- **2022** — Succeeded Greg Carlin as CEO effective May 1.
- **2023** — Rivers Casino Portsmouth opened in January; Riversuites in Philadelphia opened in December during his tenure as CEO.
- **2024** — Welcomed Cliff Ehrlich as chief operating officer in August.
- **2025** — Rush Street announced a $65 million Landing Hotel development in Portsmouth and appointed new general managers in Philadelphia and Portsmouth.
- **2026** — The Landing Hotel Portsmouth reached its steel-frame topping-off milestone in May, with an early 2027 opening projected.

## Achievements

- Led more than $2 billion in capital investments and $8 billion in debt financings during his Rush Street tenure, according to his official biography.
- Advanced from CFO to CEO after ten years in the finance role.
- Listed on the American Gaming Association board of directors roster updated September 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — As of the research date, listed as a confirmed speaker for the Chicago Booth Real Estate Alumni Group conference scheduled for November 11-12, 2026.
- **2026-09** — Appears on the American Gaming Association board roster updated September 2026.
- **2026-09** — September reporting described The Landing Hotel Portsmouth as under construction, targeting an early 2027 opening.
- **2026-05** — Spoke about hotel amenities at the topping-off celebration for The Landing Hotel Portsmouth.

## Links

- Website: https://www.rushstreetgaming.com/our-company/tim-drehkoff
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-drehkoff-b1153423

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Last updated: 2026-10-23