Rush Street Interactive Archives - CasinoBeats https://casinobeats.com/tag/rush-street-interactive/ The pulse of the global gaming industry Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:45:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://casinobeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Rush Street Interactive Archives - CasinoBeats https://casinobeats.com/tag/rush-street-interactive/ 32 32 New York Sportsbooks See a 54% YoY Revenue Increase in June: How Do the Casino Bid Hopefuls Fare? http://casinobeats.com/2025/07/14/new-york-sports-betting-revenue-casino-bidders/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:30:00 +0000 https://casinobeats.com/?p=151076 New York’s online sports betting market has evolved into a powerful revenue engine since its launch in January 2022, generating more than $3 billion in tax revenue in just over three years. As the state prepares to award three highly sought-after downstate casino licenses, these impressive sports betting figures underscore the enormous potential of New […]

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New York’s online sports betting market has evolved into a powerful revenue engine since its launch in January 2022, generating more than $3 billion in tax revenue in just over three years.

As the state prepares to award three highly sought-after downstate casino licenses, these impressive sports betting figures underscore the enormous potential of New York’s gaming market.

Notably, five of the eight casino bidders also operate mobile sportsbook platforms, giving them a unique advantage in both market familiarity and customer reach. Despite facing one of the highest tax rates in the country, New York remains a magnet for operators eager to tap into its massive betting base.

But how are these operators performing — and could their success in online sports betting give them a critical edge in the fierce race for these coveted casino licenses?

June 2025 Sports Betting Revenue

New York’s sports betting market generated $1.65 billion in handle in June, the lowest figure in over a year. However, despite the handle dip, operators maintained a record 12.5% hold rate.

As a result, the state generated gross gaming revenue of $206.5 million, a 54% year-over-year increase. As the state collects 51%, tax receipts were $105 million.

June marked the second consecutive month surpassing $200 million in gross revenue, and the fifth in the past year. In that period, mobile sportsbooks have contributed over $1.1 billion in tax revenue.

As expected, FanDuel and DraftKings dominated the market, together capturing 78% of the market. For the trailing 12 months, the market leader FanDuel alone has surpassed $1 billion in gross gaming revenue.

How the Casino Bid Hopefuls Fared

MGM Empire City

Among the casino bidders, BetMGM, co-owned by MGM Resorts and Entain, reported approximately $116.6 million in handle (about 7% market share) and $11.9 million in gross gaming revenue in June. That represented a 16% increase year-over-year in handle and an impressive 74% increase in revenue.

MGM Resorts plans to transform its Empire City Casino in Yonkers into a full-scale casino. At $2.3 billion, the transformation is the lowest-valued. Still, it is among the front runners due to the lower resources needed to convert. Additionally, the project already contributes tax revenue and has little opposition.

Caesars Times Square

While the New York Gaming Commission did not post Caesars Entertainment’s Caesars Sportsbook monthly revenue figures on its website, it did load the weekly ones. They show that Caesars Sportsbook closely trailed BetMGM.

While Caesars’ handle remained mostly flat compared to June 2024 (about 5 or 6% market share), its gross gaming revenue grew significantly, thanks to improved hold rates and marketing. (As the weeks did not coincide with the whole month, full figures cannot be given.)

Caesars’ casino proposal, Caesars Times Square, developed in partnership with SL Green and Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, aims to transform Times Square. While its “elevated entertainment” concept promises an economic boost for the neighborhood, it faces strong opposition, especially from the theater industry.

The Avenir

Rush Street Interactive, which operates the BetRivers platform, is a partner in The Avenir bid in Manhattan. For June, the mobile platform brought in $40.4 million in handle (about 2.5% market share) and $3.7 million in revenue.

These figures represented a 41% decrease in handle, but a 48% increase in revenue.

The Avenir, a $5 billion Manhattan project which includes a 1,000-room Hyatt Destination hotel, is being developed by Silverstein Properties, which is behind One World Trade. The developer is among the most politically connected companies in New York, which could help its cause.

Still, it faces various West Side community organizations and local politicians’ opposition.

Bally’s Bronx

Bally’s Corporation’s Bally Bet sports betting platform is among the smaller players in the New York market. In June, it generated $9.9 million in handle (approximately 0.6% market share) and $791,201 in revenue. Still, that represented a 44% yearly increase in handle and a 20% rise in revenue.

Bally’s bid is relying on job creation and an economic boost for the Bronx. As a result, it has received support from most Democratic leaders in the Bronx. The Trump Organization also stands to benefit financially if Bally’s receives a license from the land-purchase deal.

The company faced concerns about whether it could finance the $4 billion project. However, it recently announced a $3.2 billion sale of its International Interactive Division to Intralot, which will give it a much-needed financial injection.

Resorts World New York City

June was Resorts World Bet’s last month, as it announced it would shut down on June 30. That reflected in the platform’s performance, which ranks last in the state in terms of market share. In June, it generated only $2.75 million in handle (about 0.17% market share) and $229,357 in revenue.

These figures represented a 63% year-over-year decline in handle and a 60% decline in revenue.

The exit of its sportsbook has not steered its parent company, Genting Group, to pursue a full casino license for its Queens racino.

Like MGM’s Empire City, many consider Resorts World New York City a frontrunner as it’s an operational racino. It has minimal opposition and strong support among local politicians and organizations.

Could Knowledge of NY Consumers Help with Casino Applications?

While the five operators trail FanDuel and DraftKings in sports betting revenue, their sports betting experience could give them an advantage: deep knowledge of New York bettors.

Their existing data covers wagering patterns, peak betting seasons, promotional effectiveness, and player demographics.

They can leverage this information to cross-promote between the digital platform and physical property, creating tailored experiences to resonate with local players. For example, through their loyalty programs, they can offer targeted bonuses or invite top online bettors to exclusive in-person events.

Additionally, familiarity with the brands could enhance consumer engagement, which in turn could help satisfy community advisory committees (CACs) that may seek operators committed to regional economic growth and responsible gaming.

What Lies Ahead

New York expects to announce the three casino license winners by the end of the year. Before that, the license hopefuls must get approval from their CACs, which were recently formed.

These committees must hold at least two public hearings to gather community input. During this stage, committees can also request that applicants modify or adjust their proposals to better address community concerns.

After the hearings, the CACs will vote on the licensees, with a two-thirds approval requirement. The applications approved by CACs will then move to the Gaming Facility Location Board for final recommendation.

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Part 66 | On the move: recruitment round-up http://casinobeats.com/2021/04/23/on-the-move-recruitment-round-up-66/ Fri, 23 Apr 2021 09:20:32 +0000 https://casinobeats.com/?p=47861 With plenty of comings and goings around the industry, allow CasinoBeats to give you the rundown on a number of recent manoeuvres. EveryMatrix Staffan Cnattingius has been appointed by EveryMatrix as director of business development for Latin America markets, where he will oversee the company’s expansion in the region, and manage commercial efforts as a part of […]

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With plenty of comings and goings around the industry, allow CasinoBeats to give you the rundown on a number of recent manoeuvres.

EveryMatrix

Staffan Cnattingius has been appointed by EveryMatrix as director of business development for Latin America markets, where he will oversee the company’s expansion in the region, and manage commercial efforts as a part of the global sales team.

Having spent over two decades in the gambling industry serving in managerial roles in both online and land-based casino operations, he joins EveryMatrix after successful tenures at Play’n GO, Copacabana Gaming, and QTech, among others.

Erik Nyman, president of the Americas at EveryMatrix, commented: “I am excited to have Staffan joining our Americas team. He comes with unique experience, in-depth product knowledge, relationships and not least an impressive track record of success in Latin America.

“His professional experience will enable EveryMatrix’s goal of becoming the leading turnkey provider in the region. Staffan is the right man for the job, and I wish him welcome aboard.”

Rivers Casino Philadelphia

Rush Street Gaming announced today that Justin Moore, former general manager of Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady, has been named general manager of Rivers Casino Philadelphia, pending approval from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

Moore joined Rivers in Schenectady soon after the property opened in 2017, and is lauded as helping to establish the brand in a new and competitive market, operating The Landing Hotel, and debuting New York’s first sportsbook.

“Rush Street’s accelerated growth in destination and online gaming has created more opportunities for career development inside the company,” stated Greg Carlin, CEO of Rush Street Gaming and Rivers Casino. “After a successful four-year term in upstate New York, we’re very pleased to welcome Justin to Philly.”

Sightline Payments

Sightline Payments, the financial technology supplier to the sports betting, lottery and gaming sectors, has appointed five new executives to its senior leadership team.

John Gronen joins as chief financial officer, while Jennifer Carleton will serve as the  company’s chief legal officer. Through its recent $100m funding round, the firm has also appointed Muriel Lotto as chief marketing officer, while Katrina Sevier will serve as its chief people officer and Felicia Gassen will be chief of staff.

The executive appointments, said Sightline, strengthen its leadership as the company scales to support rapid growth and customer demand.

Joe Pappano, CEO of Sightline, explained: “We are pleased to welcome John, Jennifer, Muriel, Felicia and Katrina to Sightline Payments. The collective expertise and proven track record that they bring from working with some of the world’s most recognized companies will play an instrumental role in managing the company’s hyper-growth and expansion.

“In the near and long-term, we plan to invest significant capital in recruiting diverse and expert talent to drive key Sightline priorities around market growth and innovation. Our goal is to have the most talented and diverse team in the gaming and payments industries.”

Rush Street Interactive

Rush Street Interactive has announced the appointment of Lauren Seiler as associate vice president of investor relations and development. Seiler brings to RSI over 17 years of diversified Wall Street experience, with 12 of those years being gaming-centric.

In the newly created role, she will lead RSI’s investor relations efforts, while also working with the team to drive the company’s growth, development and M&A initiatives.

“Lauren brings a strong network of relationships and experience with both the sell-side and buy-side communities and a deep knowledge of the capital markets,” Kyle Sauers, CFO of RSI, said. “Her financial and strategic skills will be a great asset as we continue to grow RSI as a leader in online gaming.”

Sportradar

Sports betting and entertainment firm Sportradar has appointed Deirdre M Bigley to the Sportradar Holding AG board of directors, with immediate effect.

Having held the post of chief marketing officer of Bloomberg since 2014, Bigley has been responsible for designing and launching the firm’s first global marketing department and building marketing strategies for all business units across the company.

Carsten Koerl, Sportradar Group CEO, added: “We’re thrilled that Deirdre is joining our Global board of directors as we draw upon her vast experience leading marketing strategies for some of the world’s most well-known technology companies. We are pleased to leverage Deirdre’s data and analytics insights as Sportradar drives innovative solutions that support the success of our customers.”

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Rush Street Interactive appoints Thomas Winter to Board of Directors https://casinobeats.com/2024/12/23/rush-street-interactive-thomas-winter/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:30:00 +0000 https://casinobeats.com/?p=99375 Rush Street Interactive has announced the appointment of Thomas Winter to its Board of Directors, bringing almost two decades of gambling industry experience to the operator.  Winter’s career history includes founding Golden Nugget Online Gaming in 2013 and serving as its President, before the operator was sold to DraftKings, where he led and developed their […]

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Rush Street Interactive has announced the appointment of Thomas Winter to its Board of Directors, bringing almost two decades of gambling industry experience to the operator. 

Winter’s career history includes founding Golden Nugget Online Gaming in 2013 and serving as its President, before the operator was sold to DraftKings, where he led and developed their multi-brand online casino strategy until September 2023.

Prior to Golden Nugget Online Gaming and DraftKings, Winter was the CEO and Director of Betclic and Expekt, a brand within the Betclic Group. He was also COO at both businesses before being appointed CEO.

With Winter’s appointment, Rush Street Interactive’s Board of Directors now stands at nine members.

“We are thrilled to welcome Thomas to our board”, commented Richard Schwartz, CEO of Rush Street Interactive. 

“His proven track record in the online gaming industry and his strategic vision will be invaluable as we continue to expand our footprint and enhance our offerings. We look forward to his contributions and are confident that his expertise will help drive our future success.”

In November, Rush Street Interactive’s proprietary online poker platform, BetRivers Poker, was launched in partnership with professional poker player Phil Galfond.

Initially going live in the US state of Pennsylvania, Rush Street Interactive has plans to expand the BetRivers Poker platform into additional jurisdictions.

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Rush Street Interactive launches BetRivers Poker platform https://casinobeats.com/2024/11/01/rsi-betrivers-poker-platform-launch/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://casinobeats.com/?p=98263 Rush Street Interactive (RSI) has launched its proprietary online poker platform, BetRivers Poker, in partnership with professional poker player Phil Galfond. The operator has stated that BetRivers Poker offers a “unique player-first experience designed by poker players, for poker players” as the platform was developed by a senior leadership team which includes former professional poker […]

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Rush Street Interactive (RSI) has launched its proprietary online poker platform, BetRivers Poker, in partnership with professional poker player Phil Galfond.

The operator has stated that BetRivers Poker offers a “unique player-first experience designed by poker players, for poker players” as the platform was developed by a senior leadership team which includes former professional poker players.

In addition, RSI noted that its partnership with Galfond for the platform has brought “invaluable insight” to make sure the service is “finely tuned to meet the needs of poker players at every level”.

Initially launching in Pennsylvania, RSI has plans to expand the BetRivers Poker platform into additional jurisdictions.

Galfond commented: “As poker players, we designed this platform from the ground up to be for the players – all players. From the amateur playing their very first hand to the sophisticated pro, everyone was kept in mind as we focused on fairness, excitement, and generous rewards that truly benefit the player. 

“I’ve been heavily involved in the game design, promotions, and policy decisions, and, more importantly, in building an incredible team that sees online poker the way I do.”

Features available on the BetRivers Poker platform include a comprehensive suite of game formats to cater for all players, including cash games, Sit & Go tournaments, and Multi-Table Tournaments (MTTs). 

Players can also have dynamic avatars to gain “real-time insights into their opponents’ play styles” as these avatars “dynamically adjust their expressions based on the opponent’s behaviour, offering an intuitive and engaging way to read the competition”.

Through RSI’s collaboration with poker rooms at Rivers Casinos in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, the operator says its poker experience is enhanced with an omnichannel approach, as additional rewards and promotions connect online and in-person play.

Richard Schwartz, CEO of Rush Street Interactive, said: “We are incredibly excited about the launch of this platform. Our goal is to create a seamless experience for players, bridging the gap between the BetRivers digital and Rivers Casino offerings.

“By aligning with Rush Street Gaming’s strong retail presence, we are able to leverage our combined strengths to offer a truly unique poker experience that benefits players and drives growth across our entire portfolio.”

Tim Drehkoff, CEO of Rush Street Gaming, added: “This launch reinforces our commitment to offering Rivers Casino’s guests a wide variety of gaming options. 

“By integrating online and in-person poker, we’re not only enhancing the player experience, but also providing a seamless loyalty and rewards program. We’re committed to continuing to innovate and provide value to our players.”

RSI stated that the BetRivers Poker platform will offer among the lowest rake in Pennsylvania, in addition to its iRush Rewards, allowing players to earn and redeem points across both digital and retail properties.

The BetRivers Poker brand will also be present on the Poker Night in America TV series, appearing on the show, as well as on its social media and streaming channels, helping to increase the online poker platform’s reach.

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Rush Street Interactive builds on US offering via Playtech partnership https://casinobeats.com/2024/09/11/rush-street-interactive-playtech-deal/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://casinobeats.com/?p=96846 Rush Street Interactive has secured a partnership with Playtech, building on a pre-existing relationship with the supplier across North America. Through the collaboration, Playtech will offer a variety of table games, slots and game shows streamed from its live studios to RSI’s BetRivers platforms in the US states of Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The […]

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Rush Street Interactive has secured a partnership with Playtech, building on a pre-existing relationship with the supplier across North America.

Through the collaboration, Playtech will offer a variety of table games, slots and game shows streamed from its live studios to RSI’s BetRivers platforms in the US states of Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

The new partnership builds on RSI and Playtech’s current agreements across the three US states, as well as the Canadian province of Ontario and Mexico, in which the supplier provides an assortment of slots and live dealer games on RSI platforms.

“We are very pleased to be announcing this exciting game supplier relationship with Playtech,” commented Richard Schwartz, CEO at RSI.

“At RSI, we are proud to deliver innovative industry-leading online entertainment experiences to our players. The addition of this casino content from Playtech will further our efforts to become a leading online operator across the Americas.”

Playtech noted that North America is “the beginning of this roll-out”, as it has plans underway to expand across Latin America with RushBet.

Shimon Akad, COO at Playtech, added: “The launch of Playtech’s game content partnership with RSI is a great moment as we build our presence across North America with new content. Our ability to collaborate and distribute content to RSI, an industry-leading operator, is essential to Playtech’s success. 

“Our partnership with RSI, one of the most respected casino operators across the Americas, is going from strength to strength, and we’re delighted to be working alongside their team to bring our market-leading content to BetRivers players in North America.”

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RSI deal secures Wazdan’s entry into Pennsylvania https://casinobeats.com/2024/09/05/rsi-deal-wazdan-pennsylvania/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://casinobeats.com/?p=96665 Rush Street Interactive has provided a Pennsylvanian debut to Wazdan after agreeing to host the supplier’s slot releases in the state.  Following the studio’s previous US entries in states such as Michigan, West Virginia and New Jersey, Wazdan has eyed Pennsylvania as its latest destination of North American expansion.  The agreement will see the studio’s […]

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Rush Street Interactive has provided a Pennsylvanian debut to Wazdan after agreeing to host the supplier’s slot releases in the state. 

Following the studio’s previous US entries in states such as Michigan, West Virginia and New Jersey, Wazdan has eyed Pennsylvania as its latest destination of North American expansion. 

The agreement will see the studio’s full roster of slot titles offered on RSI’s online casino brands in the state, BetRivers and PlaySugarHouse, with the operator also set to benefit from Wazdan’s range of gamification tools and mechanics. 

Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, stated: “Our entry into Pennsylvania with Rush Street Interactive is a major milestone for us, and we’re excited to see our innovative games reach a new audience.

“Our commitment to delivering high-quality, engaging content continues to resonate with players in North America, and we look forward to bringing even more thrilling experiences to online gaming enthusiasts in Pennsylvania.”

As a result of the deal, RSI’s players within the Keystone state will gain access to slots within its Coins, Power of Gods and Hot Slot series, including 9 Coins Grand Gold Edition, Magic Spins and Hot Slot: 777 Crown.

Richard Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer at Rush Street Interactive, commented: “As we enjoy bringing firsts to our players, we are thrilled to debut Wazdan’s exceptional games to our customers in Pennsylvania. 

“Wazdan’s reputation for creating engaging and entertaining content is well known, and we are confident that our BetRivers and PlaySugarHouse players will enjoy its diverse selection of games.”

The move adds to a busy period of North American expansion for the European slot supplier, following a recent deal with Caesars Digital to extend its offering to New Jersey players. 

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RSI brings RushBet to Peru in ‘pivotal step’ for LatAm growth https://casinobeats.com/2024/07/30/rsi-rushbet-peru-pivotal-step/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://casinobeats.com/?p=95736 Rush Street Interactive has tapped into the burgeoning Peruvian market after initiating the launch of its RushBet online casino and sports betting brand in the nation.  Describing the move as a “pivotal step” in its expansion strategy across the Americas, RushBet will reach players in Peru for the first time to offer an array of […]

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Rush Street Interactive has tapped into the burgeoning Peruvian market after initiating the launch of its RushBet online casino and sports betting brand in the nation. 

Describing the move as a “pivotal step” in its expansion strategy across the Americas, RushBet will reach players in Peru for the first time to offer an array of sports betting and igaming products. 

The brand will benefit from its established presence in Peru’s neighbouring country Colombia, as the two nations share key media markets meaning that RushBet may already be known to Peruvian players through advertising on ESPN and DirectTV. 

Richard Schwartz, CEO of RSI, commented: “Expanding into Peru is a pivotal step in our mission to become a leading Online Gaming operator across the Americas. This move allows us to leverage our proven operational expertise in Latin America, particularly the brand equity and operational efficiencies we’ve built in the region over the past six years. 

“Importantly, Peru shares key media markets with Colombia. Consequently, Peruvian sports fans are familiar with the RushBet brand through its presence on shared television networks including ESPN and DirectTV.

“In addition, Peru’s vibrant sports culture and growing digital economy present an exciting long-term opportunity for RushBet to offer our best-in-class product to a new and enthusiastic audience.”

According to the operator, RSI has become the first operator to be fully licensed under Peru’s new regulatory regime, introduced in November 2023. The company will hope to build on its established Latin American standing, having been live in Colombia since 2018 and in Mexico since 2022. 

“We expect Peru to become a key component of our Latin American portfolio, complementing our operations in Colombia and Mexico, and providing a platform for potential further expansion in the region,” added Schwartz.

“Our success in Colombia, where RushBet has become a top-tier brand, has provided us with invaluable insights into Latin American player preferences,” added Schwartz. “We’re excited to bring this expertise to Peru, where we see significant potential for growth in both online casino and sports betting segments.

“This launch is not just about entering a new market; it’s about building on our vision to create an engaging, unique Online Gaming experience across the Americas.” 

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Rush Street Interactive brings Evolution live casino titles to Delaware https://casinobeats.com/2024/07/03/rush-street-evolution-casino-delaware/ Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://casinobeats.com/?p=95029 Rush Street Interactive’s BetRivers brand has gone live with Evolution’s online live casino content in the US state of Delaware with the Delaware Lottery. Evolution’s live casino titles are now available on the Delaware Lottery’s three online casinos – Delaware Park Casino, Bally’s Dover Casino Resort and Harrington Raceway & Casino. The Delaware Park and […]

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Rush Street Interactive’s BetRivers brand has gone live with Evolution’s online live casino content in the US state of Delaware with the Delaware Lottery.

Evolution’s live casino titles are now available on the Delaware Lottery’s three online casinos – Delaware Park Casino, Bally’s Dover Casino Resort and Harrington Raceway & Casino. The Delaware Park and Harrington websites are accessible via the BetRivers multi-state platform, while Bally’s has its own standalone app.

Live dealer games that customers in Delaware will be able to play include Live Roulette, Blackjack, Infinite Blackjack, Baccarat and Craps, as well as poker variants such as Three Card Poker and Ultimate Texas Hold’em.

“BetRivers in Delaware is thrilled to offer players the chance to virtually play on Evolution’s world-renowned live tables,” commented Richard Schwartz, CEO of Rush Street Interactive.

“We are confident that the live dealer online casino will be very popular as the live dealer games offer the same level of excitement as playing in a land-based casino. This launch reinforces BetRivers’ commitment to offer Delaware online players the best mix of innovative and entertaining games available.”

Evolution also has a slots partnership in Delaware with RSI’s BetRivers platform and the Delaware Lottery, bringing online slots from its NetEnt, Red Tiger and Big Time Gaming brands to players in the First State.

Jacob Claesson, Evolution CEO for North America, added: “We are delighted to partner again with Rush Street Interactive for another momentous launch in Delaware. 

“There has been huge anticipation around the arrival of our live online games in Delaware, particularly since our March 2024 online slots launch, as our unique and innovative live games are so well known and have proved so enormously popular in other US markets.”

Claesson continued: “Delaware is our sixth US state and this live games launch further reinforces our standing as the market leader in online gaming in the US. We are confident that Delaware’s online players at BetRivers will absolutely love the quality and extended choice. 

“Our live games add a new dimension of excitement to the player experience, as they bet in real-time, with real dealers, and alongside fellow online players.”

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SkyCity, GiG, Rush Street Interactive: on the move https://casinobeats.com/2024/04/12/skycity-gig-rsi-on-the-move/ Fri, 12 Apr 2024 16:42:24 +0000 https://casinobeats.com/?p=93018 With comings and goings commonplace across the industry, SkyCity, GiG and Rush Street Interactive are among those to have seen changes to their teams recently. SkyCity SkyCity has announced that David Christian has resigned as Chief Operating Officer Australia. Callum Mallet, interim CEO of SkyCity, noted: “David has held a number of senior roles during […]

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With comings and goings commonplace across the industry, SkyCity, GiG and Rush Street Interactive are among those to have seen changes to their teams recently.

SkyCity

SkyCity has announced that David Christian has resigned as Chief Operating Officer Australia.

Callum Mallet, interim CEO of SkyCity, noted: “David has held a number of senior roles during his career with SkyCity since joining in 2005 and has led the SkyCity Adelaide business through a very challenging and demanding period, demonstrating strong leadership and resilience.”

From April 13, Christian will be replaced as Chief Operating Officer Australia by Avril Baynes, who is the current General Manager of Hospitality at SkyCity Adelaide and has previously been the General Manager of the Mindil Beach Casino Resort in Darwin, Australia.

Julian Cook, Board Chair of SkyCity, added: “On behalf of the SkyCity Adelaide board and the SkyCity board, I thank David for his tireless efforts and dedication to SkyCity and wish him well.”

GiG

GiG has submitted its proposal for two separate board entities ahead of the company’s split of its Media and Platform businesses.

GiG Media will be operated under the company’s current corporate structure, while GiG Platform, the business tech subsidiary, will be spun off to GiG’s shareholders later in the year.

The proposal has been submitted to investors before the company’s annual general meeting on May 22. The two separate boards have been created “with the aim to optimise the growth opportunities for each business entity”.

GiG Platform’s board will be led by Petter Nylander as Chair, alongside Nicolas Adlercreutz, Mikael Riese Harstad, Hesam Yazdi, Tomasz Juroszek and Steve Salmon. It will not feature Karolina Pelc, as she declined re-election due to other commitments. 

For GiG Media’s board, the committee has proposed Harstad as Chair alongside a re-elected Hesam Yazdi, with the additions of Cristina Romero de Alba, Mateusz Juroszek and Nicholas Batram.

Romero de Alba is a legal expert in gambling disciplines, a partner of Madrid law firm LOYRA, and has worked as counsel for M&As of clients including institutional and strategic investors, operators and suppliers in over 30 countries.

Juroszek has 20 years of gambling industry experience and was previously CEO of Poland’s largest bookmaker STS from 2012 to 2023. Batram is the former Group Director of M&A and Corporate Development at Entain.

Chicken Ranch Casino Resort

Chicken Ranch Casino Resort has appointed Katie Kirkland as Group Sales Manager.

Kirkland brings over 14 years of experience in the hospitality, tourism, and sales industry to the resort ahead of its planned opening later this year in the summer.

She previously worked at Club Med Resorts, Black Oak Casino Resort and Development Counsellors International.

Commenting on her new role, Kirkland said: “As the new Group Sales Manager at Chicken Ranch Casino Resort, I am excited to bring fresh perspectives and innovative strategies to enhance our guests’ group experiences.

“Our team is dedicated to creating memorable events and ensuring every detail exceeds expectations. I look forward to collaborating with our clients and partners to elevate our offerings and establish Chicken Ranch as a premier destination for group gatherings.”

Raketech

Raketech’s nomination committee has proposed the appointment of Jon Moss to the company’s board of directors ahead of its annual general meeting on May 16.

The committee has also proposed the reelection of all current board members and Ulrik Bengtsson as Chair.

Moss has extensive experience in igaming, as he has previously spent over a decade as Head of International Development at bet365.

He has also been an independent consultant working across various geographies, including numerous markets in Europe, North America, Australasia, certain Asia markets and Latin America. 

The committee is confident that Moss would strengthen Raketech’s board with his igaming and international experience, bringing value to help the company’s growth initiatives.

Svenska Spel

Svenska Spel has appointed Gustav Georgson as Head of Public Affairs.

Taking on the role from April 29, Georgson joins the operator from the Government Offices, where he worked as a political adviser at the Liberal Party’s coordination office.

“Five years after the re-regulation of the gambling market, gambling is still the subject of much debate. With Gustav’s cutting-edge expertise in public affairs, we will continue to develop our relationship with Svenska Spel’s stakeholders,” stated Frank Hojem, Head of Communications and Sustainability at Svenska Spel.

“We will be a clear voice in the debate and contribute with concrete views on the industry’s most important issues. Gustav will play a central role in this work.”

Commenting on his new role, Georgson said: “I have always had a positive view of Svenska Spel as a player with an important role in society. I look forward to working with my new colleagues to consolidate our position as a responsible role model in the gaming market.”

Rush Street Interactive

Rush Street Interactive has hired Brian Sapp for the newly-created role of Chief Marketing Officer.

Sapp has a strong record in data-driven marketing and live operations within the mobile industry. He was previously on the Executive Team at Rec Room, overseeing several functions, including media buying, product marketing, creative, social and first-party revenue.

He has also held the position of Senior Vice President of User Acquisition & Ads at Jam City, Director of Digital Publishing at WB Games and Director of Developer Partnerships at Tapjoy.

“As we continue to grow and expand across the Americas, a marketing leader with Brian’s unique blend of gaming and mobile experience, strategic insight, and creativity will be additive to the team as we shape the future of our brand and continue to innovate our customer-first experience,” said Richard Schwartz, CEO of RSI. 

“We are thrilled to welcome him aboard to lead our marketing strategy, team, and operations.” 

Mattias Stetz, RSI’s Chief Operations Officer who previously led the marketing team, will now focus more on scaling operations and increasing Latin American growth.   

Sapp stated: “I am thrilled to join Rush Street Interactive at a time when the company has such strong momentum. RSI’s customer-first focus really resonated with me as a marketer who understands what it takes to succeed in a competitive mobile landscape.

“I look forward to leveraging my experience and expertise to drive forward our marketing initiatives during RSI’s next phase of growth and deliver exceptional experiences to our customers.”

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1X2 Network enters Michigan with ‘landmark’ RSI partnership https://casinobeats.com/2024/04/05/1x2-network-rsi-michigan/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://casinobeats.com/?p=92826 1X2 Network has reinforced its position in the US igaming sector by securing a collaboration with Rush Street Interactive to reach players in Michigan for the first time.  Strengthening its North American visibility, 1X2 Network has offered slots from its roster of subsidiary studios to the RSI-owned BetRivers online casino platform in the Great Lake […]

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1X2 Network has reinforced its position in the US igaming sector by securing a collaboration with Rush Street Interactive to reach players in Michigan for the first time. 

Strengthening its North American visibility, 1X2 Network has offered slots from its roster of subsidiary studios to the RSI-owned BetRivers online casino platform in the Great Lake State. 

This will see games from 1X2 Network studios such as Iron Dog Studio and AD LUNAM offered to BetRivers players, with the supplier’s content offering consisting of slots and crash games. 

Kevin Reid, CEO at 1X2 Network, stated: “Our launch into Michigan with one of North America’s most respected and innovative online casino operators is a landmark occasion for all of us at 1X2 Network.

“RSI’s BetRivers platform places us in an excellent position to share our unique content with players in Michigan, which has seen overwhelming success within igaming. 

“The US is a major strategic market, and we are excited that RSI is our exclusive market entry partner for Michigan.”

BetRivers Michigan player base will benefit from the partnership by gaining access to Iron Dog Studio slots like Wolf Strike, Eagle Strike, and 1 Million Megaways, as well as AD LUNAM’s debut title, Maverick Crashout. 

Richard Schwartz, CEO for RSI, added: “We’re very happy to be the first in the US to partner with 1X2 Network to launch their slot game offerings as we always want to create new and exciting entertainment experiences for our players. 

“1X2 Network has a unique portfolio of online slots, and we are confident that our customers in Michigan will enjoy what this leading content supplier has to present now and in the future.”

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