[Lady Lucky]

Rush’s bean counters must have advised him

No doubt. I've always thought of him as a very rich man, but now it is clear he is financially on a slender limb and cannot safely extend any further.

IOW, Rush is maxed.

[redgolum]

I suspect you are right. I have wondered why he kept it up this long. Either love of his job, or he is maxed out. Sadly we will know soon. I think he is done this time.