Rush Street Interactive Adds Thomas Winter to Board

By Bobby Samwell • Friday, December 20 10:15 • Permanent Link

Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (RSI) has made a significant addition to its board of directors with the appointment of Thomas Winter, effective December 16, 2024. With this appointment, the board now consists of nine members.

Thomas Winter brings with him a wealth of experience in the online gaming industry, having founded Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG) in 2013 and serving as its president. Under his leadership, GNOG became a leading online gaming operator in New Jersey before being successfully sold for over $1.5 billion to DraftKings. Prior to his tenure at GNOG, Mr. Winter was the CEO and director of Betclic, a major European online sports betting and gaming operator, as well as Expekt, a pioneer brand in the online gaming industry.

RSI, a trusted online gaming and sports entertainment company, operates in markets across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. The company offers real-money mobile and online operations in fifteen U.S. states and in regulated international markets such as Colombia, Ontario (Canada), Mexico, and Peru. RSI has received several accolades, including being named the EGR North America Awards Customer Services Operator of the Year for five consecutive years (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.

This appointment comes at a time when RSI continues to expand its footprint and enhance its offerings, indicating the company's commitment to driving future success through strategic expertise. As a result of these announcements, the company's shares have moved -0.3% on the market, and are now trading at a price of $13.1. If you want to know more, read the company's complete 8-K report here.

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