Rush Street Interactive Wednesday announced the appointment of Bruce Caughill as Managing Director, Canada. Caughhill joins RSI after most recently serving as Chief Legal Officer for the Alcohol and Gaming Commission (AGCO) of Ontario,
“We welcome Bruce, who, with his unparalleled legal, operational and regulatory expertise in Canada’s gaming industry, will provide strong insight, guidance, and counsel in this exciting new online market,” RSI CEO Richard Schwartz said in a statement. “Bruce’s proven leadership capability, extensive experience, and strategic thinking make him a great addition to RSI.”
Caughhill joins RSI as the company is scheduled to launch its BetRivers online casino and sportsbook April 4, the first day of legal online gaming in Ontario.
At the AGCO, Caughill oversaw legal matters and played a key role in developing the legislative and policy infrastructure for Canada’s first legal, regulated igaming industry.
“I am excited to bring my years of experience in Canadian gaming to support RSI’s pursuit of opportunities in Canada,” said Caughill in a statement. “I am particularly excited at the prospect of supporting the many local Canadian employees as the company establishes its Innovation Hub here.”
Prior to the AGCO, Caughill was CEO and President of Caughill Management Consulting, providing strategic counsel and regulatory advice to international gaming companies. Caughill also served more than two decades as vice president/general counsel, corporate secretary, and chief compliance officer of Falls Management Company, the operator of the Niagara Casinos.
