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Rush Street Gaming logoNominated by their peers and associates, the Bentley Price Associates “Best of The Best” honors those in our industry for excellence in leadership.  Rush Street Gaming‘s Chief Operations Officer Cliff Ehrlich is the newest inductee.

With over thirty years of experience in the gaming and hospitality industries, Cliff’s career is distinguished by his proven leadership and groundbreaking achievements. He began in marketing at the Catskills’ Pines Resort Hotel in the 1980s and transitioned into casino development and operations in the 1990s.

As co-owner of the Monticello Raceway, he was instrumental in recruiting the Oneida Indian Nation to build a casino on the property. He eventually led Monticello Casino & Raceway as President, COO, and General Manager. He led the launch of a new casino and public gaming company, significantly expanding the local economy and setting new revenue benchmarks. In 2015, Cliff began consulting with Mohegan Sun regarding Upstate New York development opportunities.

He later became COO of the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise, overseeing four casinos, a resort destination hotel, a travel plaza, and food & beverage manufacturing. Throughout his career, Cliff has been at the forefront of innovation, revolutionizing guest relations and marketing.

Serving the Navajo People was both a privilege and a blessing, emphasizing the importance of creating jobs and economic development. He is particularly proud to have helped drive Navajo employment, with 90% of the Navajo Enterprise team comprised of tribal members, marking the highest percentage among Native American casinos.

In August 2024, Cliff assumed the role of COO for Rush Street Gaming. Cliff is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence at the property.

“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.

“I’ve admired Rush Street’s strong leadership and steady expansion over the past two decades,” said Cliff. “I’m thrilled to have joined this dynamic organization and look forward to contributing to the company’s ongoing success.”

Welcome, Cliff! Adding your name to the Bentley Price Associates’ “Best of The Best” list is an honor!


DENNIS P. RIZZO
President & CEO
Bentley Price Associates, Inc.