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Rush Street Interactive considers extending Illinois minimum bet to other states

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Rush Street Interactive said it may introduce minimum-bet rules in other US markets if tax structures change. Its BetRivers brand raised the Illinois minimum from $1 to $5 in January after the state introduced a per-wager tax, while RSI president and chief financial officer Kyle Sauers said the company had not passed through a transaction fee.

A change in RSI’s bet limits could affect how its customers encounter higher sports betting taxes in other states.

End-of-day close Rush Street Interactive (RSI), USD, to 2 April 2026
Story date5 January 20262 April 2026

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Rush Street Interactive NYSE: RSI

Quarter ended 30 September 2026

Revenue
USD 385.9m10-Q filing 0001793659-26-000053
Operating income
USD 42.7m10-Q filing 0001793659-26-000053

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