Rush Street Gaming has appointed Scott Lokke general manager of Rivers Casino Philadelphia. Lokke most recently served as senior vice-president and general manager of Jack Cleveland Casino, where he worked for a decade, the company said.
The appointment changes the senior leadership of Rivers Casino Philadelphia.
The day’s most important stories, free. One email a day.
Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel appointed Scott Goldberg as head of food and beverage on 20 March, the company said. Goldberg will oversee all food and beverage operations at the Tacoma casino, which is owned and operated by the Puyallup Tribe of Indians.
Bragg Gaming Group appointed Scott Milford executive vice-president of group content, with responsibility for game development and strategy across its studios. The company said he will also support its Powered by Bragg programme as it pursues growth in the US and other markets.
The Nevada Gaming Commission approved Anthony Russo’s licensing as vice-president and general manager of the Grand Lodge Casino at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, according to a media report. The commission also approved the casino’s launch of a Boomer’s Sportsbook. Russo said he had worked in gaming for more than three decades and had been at the property for six months.
Federal agencies are investigating alleged fraud at Coushatta Casino Resort in Louisiana, including claims involving tribal funds. Former general manager Todd Stewart said he identified suspected misuse in November 2023 and notified tribal leaders; an NIGC order said he failed to inform external auditors or Wells Fargo, while Stewart called himself a scapegoat. The investigation remains ongoing.
The National Indian Gaming Commission asked the Coushatta Tribal Gaming Commission to suspend former Coushatta Casino Resort general manager Todd Stewart’s licence, according to the report. The federal agency’s letter alleges that Stewart did not disclose suspected fraud to external auditors or a potential lender; the tribal commission must issue a hearing notice on possible licence revocation and notify regulators within 45 days.