Rush Street Interactive Announces Initiative Supporting Increased Gaming Literacy For Teens

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Rush Street Interactive (NYSE: RSI) has launched the Gaming Literacy Aiding Decisions (GLAD) initiative in partnership with Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360). The program aims to enhance gaming literacy among high school students and promote responsible gaming behaviors.

The GLAD curriculum will initially launch in New Jersey and Delaware, featuring a speaker series and educator curriculum delivery. The program is designed to help teens make informed decisions about gaming and gambling as these entertainment options become increasingly mainstream and accessible.

RSI, which operates BetRivers, PlaySugarHouse, and RushBet brands across 15 U.S. states and several international markets, has been recognized with multiple industry awards, including five consecutive EGR North America Awards for Customer Services Operator of the Year (2020-2024).

Positive

• Demonstrates corporate social responsibility and proactive approach to responsible gaming
• Potential for positive brand recognition and regulatory goodwill
• Strategic expansion of educational presence in key markets (New Jersey and Delaware)
• Partnership with established compliance firm IC360 enhances program credibility

Negative

• Program implementation requires significant resource allocation
• Initial limited rollout to only two states may slow broader impact
• Success metrics and program effectiveness yet to be determined

RSI’s GLAD Initiative In Partnership With IC360 Aims to Give Educators the Tools to help Teens Make Informed Decisions about Gaming

CHICAGO, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rush Street Interactive (NYSE: RSI), in partnership with Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360), has launched a new initiative called Gaming Literacy Aiding Decisions (GLAD), an innovative program designed to assist educators in enhancing high school student gaming literacy and promoting that cohort’s responsible relationship with this ever more socially prevalent activity.

“Consumers today have more entertainment options than ever before, including within the gaming space,” said Richard Schwartz, RSI CEO. “We appreciate that this expanded landscape offers individuals more ways to fulfill their entertainment needs. As technology continues to evolve, entertainment options, such as online gambling, have become increasingly mainstream and accessible. Like any material societal change, this evolution requires thoughtful education and honest, open dialogue - particularly for youth who are coming of age in an environment where these choices are all around them. I’ve seen this first hand with young people in my own community. It’s clear that exposure is growing, and with it, the need for responsible frameworks.

At RSI, we believe our role as a leading online gambling operator goes beyond simply committing financial resources. We have a responsibility to seek out and create opportunities that empower young people with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions—so that when the time comes, they can determine for themselves, with confidence and understanding, what relationship, if any, they wish to have with gambling products. This is why, in partnership with IC360, we developed GLAD—a curriculum designed to become a foundation in responsible gaming education for North American teens by helping inform their understanding of gambling and the importance of doing so responsibly.”   

“We are proud to partner with Rush Street Interactive, a company that has not only identified the need for gambling literacy among young people, but has also taken meaningful, proactive steps to lead the way in addressing the critical educational gap,” Eric Frank, Co-CEO and President of IC360 said. “Their demonstrable commitment to supporting educators and empowering students sets a new standard for creating informed and responsible attitudes towards gambling.”

The GLAD curriculum will initially launch in New Jersey and Delaware where, this spring, RSI and IC360 have been working with educational districts on a speaker series and educator curriculum delivery. These initial efforts will help define success metrics and gather feedback to shape the program's future, which will ultimately be available to educators more broadly to curate the content that resonates best with students.

About Rush Street Interactive
RSI is a trusted online gaming and sports entertainment company focused on markets in the United States, Canada and Latin America. Through its brands, BetRivers, PlaySugarHouse and RushBet, RSI was an early entrant in many regulated jurisdictions. It currently offers real-money mobile and online operations in fifteen U.S. states: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Virginia, West Virginia, Arizona, New York, Louisiana, Maryland, Ohio and Delaware, as well as in the regulated international markets of Colombia, Ontario (Canada), Mexico and Peru. RSI offers, through its proprietary online gaming platform, some of the most popular online casino games and sports betting options in the United States. Founded in 2012 by gaming industry veterans, RSI was named the EGR North America Awards Customer Services Operator of the Year five years in a row (2020-2024), the 2022 EGR North America Awards Operator of the Year and Social Gaming Operator of the Year, and the SBC Latinoamérica Awards 2024 Casino Operator of the Year and 2021 Sportsbook Operator of the Year. RSI was the first U.S.-based online casino and sports betting operator to receive RG Check iGaming Accreditation from the Responsible Gaming Council. For more information, visit www.rushstreetinteractive.com.

About IC360
Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360) is a global technology and consultancy powerhouse specializing in comprehensive integrity and compliance solutions for sports, sports betting, gaming, and iGaming. IC360’s mission is to set new standards by providing unparalleled services that ensure integrity, transparency, and compliance at the intersection of the rapidly evolving global sports betting market and sports integrity. For more information, visit ic360.io.

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FAQ

What is RSI's GLAD initiative and what is its purpose?

GLAD (Gaming Literacy Aiding Decisions) is RSI's educational program launched with IC360 to help educators enhance high school students' gaming literacy and promote responsible gaming behaviors through curriculum and speaker series.

Where is RSI (NYSE: RSI) launching the GLAD program initially?

The GLAD program is initially launching in New Jersey and Delaware, where RSI and IC360 are working with educational districts on a speaker series and curriculum delivery.

How many states does Rush Street Interactive operate in as of 2025?

Rush Street Interactive operates in 15 U.S. states: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Virginia, West Virginia, Arizona, New York, Louisiana, Maryland, Ohio and Delaware.

What awards has Rush Street Interactive (RSI) won recently?

RSI has won the EGR North America Awards Customer Services Operator of the Year five consecutive times (2020-2024), the 2022 EGR North America Awards Operator of the Year and Social Gaming Operator of the Year, and the SBC Latinoamérica Awards 2024 Casino Operator of the Year.