Rush Street Interactive announced the launch of its RushBet online casino and sportsbook in Peru. The company said it was the first operator fully licensed under Peru’s new regulatory regime and expects the market to complement its operations in Colombia and Mexico.
Rush Street Interactive establishes a fully licensed Peruvian presence spanning online casino and sports betting.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
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Rush Street Interactive reported second-quarter revenue of $393.8m, up 46% year over year, and raised its full-year outlook. The BetRivers parent now expects 2026 revenue of $1.56bn to $1.60bn and adjusted EBITDA of $245m to $265m. It also plans higher marketing spending in the second half, including in Alberta after its 13 July launch.
Rush Street Interactive said BetRivers’ Alberta launch, which began on 13 July, is producing about twice the population-adjusted first-time depositors and daily active users seen at the same stage in Ontario. CEO Richard Schwartz described the results as early and said the company expects a gradual build.
It was reported that Rush Street Interactive chief executive Richard Schwartz said the company has no plans to enter sports prediction markets. He acknowledged that the operator applied for designated contract market licensing in May.
RSI CEO Richard Schwartz said states could legalise online casino gambling at an accelerated rate. He linked the possibility to states seeking ways to replace sports-betting tax revenue that prediction markets might displace.
Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) said a policy amendment will prohibit betting on political events in Alberta. The bulletin comes as the province prepares to launch its regulated gambling market. The report says the ban will differ from Ontario’s approach, where election betting is allowed.