Rush Street Interactive promotes CFO to President

• Kyle Sauers expands role to president while retaining CFO duties.
• New leadership structure aims to enhance operational execution.
• CEO Richard Schwartz focuses on innovation and strategic growth.

Rush Street Interactive (RSI) has promoted its Chief Financial Officer, Kyle Sauers, to the role of President, effective immediately. Sauers will continue to serve as CFO while taking on greater responsibilities in day-to-day operations and cross-functional performance.

The move aims to strengthen RSI’s leadership amid ongoing growth in its US, Canadian, and Latin American markets. CEO Richard Schwartz said the new structure allows him to dedicate more time to innovation, regulatory advocacy, and strategic opportunities.

Sauers joined RSI in 2020 and has been instrumental in shaping the company’s financial strategy, marketing, operations, and commercial efforts. He commented:

“I’m honored to take on this expanded role and continue working alongside our exceptional teams to advance RSI’s mission,” said Kyle Sauers, RSI CFO & President.

“We have an extraordinary culture grounded in innovation, integrity, and accountability. Together, we’ll continue strengthening our operations, maximizing performance in current markets, and positioning RSI for the next phase of growth.”

Under Sauers’ leadership, RSI has maintained a disciplined growth approach while expanding its brand presence with BetRivers, PlaySugarHouse, and RushBet across multiple jurisdictions.

The promotion reflects RSI’s intent to optimise operational alignment and execution.

“Kyle’s promotion reflects RSI’s continued growth and the natural evolution of his leadership,” said Richard Schwartz, CEO at RSI.

“His strategic insight, operational discipline, and collaborative style have been central to RSI’s success. This new structure allows us to build on our momentum, enabling me to focus more deeply on innovation, online

“Casino legalization and regulatory advocacy, as well as strategic opportunities, while Kyle continues to maximize the potential of our existing markets through strong execution and operational alignment. Together, our complementary strengths will help us deliver long-term, sustainable growth.”

This leadership adjustment comes as the company continues to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape for online casino and sports betting. Operators, investors, and regulators will be watching how this strengthened leadership impacts RSI’s competitive positioning.