Rush Street

Name

Rush Street

Legal name

Rush Street Gaming LLC

Website

https://rushstreetgaming.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Land-Based Casino Gaming: Physical casino operations including slot machines, table games, poker rooms, and sports betting at Rivers Casino properties in Pennsylvania, Illinois, New York, and Virginia. Parent company RSI reported $924 million in 2024 revenue (up 34% YoY).
2. Online Sports Betting (BetRivers): Online sports wagering via BetRivers Sportsbook, operating in 16 states, generating revenue from sports betting margins and loyalty program engagement.
3. Casino Development and Investment: Rush Street Gaming has invested over $1.7 billion in Virginia gaming properties (alongside Caesars Entertainment and Hard Rock International), including the $340 million Rivers Casino Portsmouth.
4. Entertainment and Hospitality: Revenue from live entertainment events (concerts, comedy, weddings), food and beverage, and hotel services at Rivers Casino properties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rush Street Gaming develops, owns, and operates five Rivers Casino regional destination properties across Pennsylvania, Illinois, New York, and Virginia, offering slot machines, table games, poker rooms, sportsbooks, restaurants, hotels, and live entertainment. The affiliated BetRivers online sportsbook (operated by parent Rush Street Interactive) extends the offering into online sports wagering in 16 states, with the iRush Rewards loyalty program linking land-based and digital play.

Product overview

Rush Street operates a dual-brand portfolio consisting of Rush Street Gaming (physical casino properties) and Rush Street Interactive (digital sports betting via BetRivers). The core offering includes five Rivers Casino properties in Pennsylvania, Illinois, New York, and Virginia featuring gaming floors, poker rooms, event centers, restaurants, and hotel accommodations. The BetRivers Sportsbook operates both at physical casino locations and as an online platform available across 16 states, enhanced by the iRush Rewards loyalty program. Supporting offerings include the Rivers Event Centers for entertainment, wedding and event services, the Rivers Gives community program, and integrated dining concepts including Sapore Italian Kitchen, Martorano's Prime, and FLIPT.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rush Rewards: Loyalty rewards program offered at all Rivers Casino properties
• Rivers Gives
• Riversuites at The Battery
• The Landing Hotel

Products and services

• Rivers Casino Properties Five physical destination casino and entertainment venues operated by Rush Street Gaming across Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Des Plaines (IL), Schenectady (NY), and Portsmouth (VA). Each property features gaming floors with slot machines, table games, poker rooms, BetRivers Sportsbook, event centers, restaurants, and bars.
• BetRivers Online Sportsbook & Casino Online sports betting and iGaming platform operated by Rush Street Interactive (RSI) across 16 U.S. states, featuring live betting with 1.4-second odds refresh, same-game parlays, NBA player props, loyalty cashback (0.67-1.2%) via iRush Rewards, and fast withdrawals averaging 47 minutes via Mastercard Send.
• BetRivers Retail Sportsbook Sports betting platform available at Rivers Casino properties, featuring live in-venue wagering on sports events alongside the online BetRivers platform.
• Rush Rewards Loyalty Program Player rewards program offering new member bonuses up to $1,000 Free Slot Play, tier-based points, and cashback (0.67-1.2%) redeemable across land-based casino properties and the BetRivers online sportsbook.
• Riversuites at The Battery Hotel Luxury boutique hotel at Rivers Casino Philadelphia offering riverfront views of the Delaware River in the Fishtown neighborhood.
• The Landing Hotel Portsmouth $65 million privately funded boutique hotel development adjacent to Rivers Casino Portsmouth, Virginia, currently under construction. The product is not yet operational and is announced as coming soon.
• The Landing Hotel Pittsburgh Boutique hotel immediately adjacent to Rivers Casino Pittsburgh on the North Shore, offering free valet parking for casino guests and walkable access to the casino's second-floor ballrooms.
• Sapore Italian Kitchen Italian restaurant at Rivers Casino Philadelphia featuring traditional Italian comfort with modern culinary creativity, scenic patio seating with Delaware River views, tableside limoncello service, and a new late-night menu. Reservations available via OpenTable.
• Martorano's Prime Italian-American steakhouse by celebrity chef Steve Martorano at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, featuring an award-winning culinary team with in-house pastry chef, Sunday Family Dinners, and exclusive wine dinners.
• FLIPT Restaurant at Rivers Casino Philadelphia serving classic burgers and shakes.
• Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Wedding & Event Services Wedding and event planning services at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh offering over 50,000 square feet of rentable space including flexible ballroom configurations and integrated catering, with the adjacent Landing Hotel for guest accommodations. More than 1,000 weddings have been hosted at the property.
• Rivers Casino Event Centers Entertainment venues at Rivers Casino properties hosting concerts, comedy shows, sporting events, weddings, corporate events, and castings for TV shows, with performances by national touring acts and tribute bands.
• Rivers Casino Poker Rooms Poker rooms at Rivers Casino properties featuring tournament play, cash games, and high-hand promotions. Rivers Casino Pittsburgh operates a 26-table poker room holding the record for the largest bad beat jackpot in U.S. history (over $1.2 million), and Rivers Casino Philadelphia operates a 28-table poker room.

Quantifiable outcome

• RSI reported $924 million in 2024 revenue, up 34% year-over-year, with first profitable quarter at scale ($39M adjusted EBITDA in Q4 2024)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and minor.

• Caesars EntertainmentstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026Rush Street Gaming is part of a $3 billion+ Virginia casino development landscape alongside Caesars Entertainment (over $1.7 billion invested combined between RSG and Caesars) in the state, alongside Hard Rock International and Churchill Downs, as noted by Jefferies Equity Research analysts.
• DonercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 November 2025Rush Street Gaming named Doner as its creative agency of record following a competitive pitch process. The multiyear partnership will support brand strategy and high-volume content production for the company's five Rivers Casino properties across North America. Doner will leverage AI, automation, and data intelligence to deliver localized campaigns while maintaining brand consistency, with the first campaign expected to launch in 2026.
• S.B. Ballard Construction CompanyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 25 July 2025Rush Street Gaming and Rivers Casino Portsmouth selected S.B. Ballard Construction Company as the general contractor for The Landing Hotel, a $65 million privately funded hotel development adjacent to the casino in Portsmouth, Virginia.
• Konami (Gift & Go)strategicTechnology or Integration · 24 January 2025Gift & Go, powered by Konami, launched at three Rush Street Gaming properties (Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady, Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, Rivers Casino Philadelphia) with two more locations expected to go live in early 2025. This marked the first-ever Konami-powered casino operator to adopt the Gift & Go platform, enabling automated, on-demand gifting experiences on the gaming floor.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Flutter Entertainment (FanDuel): Parent of FanDuel, the dominant U.S. online sportsbook. Direct competitor to BetRivers with first-mover advantage and largest market share across most regulated states.
• MGM Resorts International: Major integrated resort operator with regional properties (MGM National Harbor, etc.) and BetMGM online joint venture. Competes in both physical casino markets and online sports betting with BetRivers.
• Caesars Entertainment: One of the largest U.S. casino operators with extensive regional and Las Vegas properties and Caesars Sportsbook online. Directly competes with both Rivers Casino properties (especially via Caesars Entertainment's existing PA/IL/NY footprint) and BetRivers online; also a co-investor in Virginia with Rush Street.
• DraftKings: Leading U.S. online sports betting and iGaming operator, competing head-to-head with BetRivers in 16 states. Has significantly larger customer base and marketing budget, making it the primary online competitor.

Direct peers

• Bally's Corporation: Regional casino operator with 15+ properties across the U.S. and Bally Bet online sportsbook. Comparable regional gaming focus and online strategy, including expansion into new markets like Virginia.
• Churchill Downs Incorporated: Operates regional casino and racing properties across multiple states including Kentucky, Indiana, Louisiana, and Virginia. Directly competes with Riverside Casino footprint; also a co-investor in Virginia with Rush Street and Caesars.
• Boyd Gaming: Regional casino operator with 28 properties across 10 states, overlapping with Rush Street in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Louisiana markets. Comparable business model focused on regional gaming and entertainment.
• The Cordish Companies (Live! Casino): Private operator of Live! Casino properties in Maryland, Philadelphia, and other regional markets. Directly competes with Rivers Casino properties in the Mid-Atlantic region, particularly with Rivers Casino Philadelphia.
• Penn Entertainment: Operates 40+ regional casinos across the U.S. with heavy concentration in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and other Rush Street markets, plus ESPN BET online sportsbook. Closest direct competitor given overlapping geographic footprint and integrated digital strategy.

Emerging players

• Monarch Casino & Resort: Smaller regional casino operator with properties in Nevada and Colorado. Comparable regional casino business model though smaller scale; relevant for benchmarking regional gaming operator economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/RiversPokerPhl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rivers-casino

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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