Antonio Perez Jr. appointed as Rivers Casino Portsmouth GM

Perez previously served as GM of Rolling Hills Casino Resort in California, where he led operations for offerings such as restaurants, hotels, entertainment venues and gaming facilities.

Rivers Casino Portsmouth has named Antonio Perez Jr. as the property’s new GM, having spent over two decades in the gaming and hospitality industry including executive leadership roles at Penn Entertainment properties across West Virginia, Maine, Missouri and Mississippi. 

“We’re excited to welcome Antonio to our growing family of destination casinos,” Rush Street Gaming and Rivers Casino Portsmouth CEO Tim Drehkoff said. 

“His extensive background in team development, guest experience and operations — including management of two hotels — makes him an excellent choice to lead our Virginia property.”

Perez previously served as GM of Rolling Hills Casino Resort in California, where he led operations for offerings such as restaurants, hotels, entertainment venues and gaming facilities. In May 2025, Rush Street and Rivers Casino Portsmouth unveiled construction plans for The Landing Hotel, an eight-story boutique facility located adjacent to the standing casino. 

“I’m honored to join the Rivers Casino Portsmouth team and the Hampton Roads community,” Perez said. 

“Rush Street Gaming has a strong reputation for operational excellence and community commitment, and I look forward to building on that solid foundation.”

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On July 23, Rush Street Gaming appointed Scott Lokke to the role of GM for its Rivers Casino Philadelphia property with a focus on enhancing the casino’s guest service, operational leadership, community involvement and team member engagement.

Lokke joined Rivers Casino Philadelphia from Jack Cleveland Casino in Ohio, where he spent 10 years with the property and most recently served as SVP & GM.

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