Rush Street Interactive Increases 2026 Guidance Following Record Q1 Revenue of $370.4M

(AsiaGameHub) –   Rush Street Interactive kicked off 2026 with record-breaking revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and net income, then raised its full-year forecast following robust growth across online casino markets.

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Key Highlights

• Rush Street Interactive’s revenue increased 41% to $370.4 million in Q1.
• Adjusted EBITDA jumped 81% to an all-time high of $60.2 million.
• RSI upwardly revised its 2026 revenue guidance to a range of $1.49 billion to $1.54 billion.

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RSI’s Q1 Results Surpass Expectations, Fueled By Casino Growth

Rush Street Interactive delivered a stronger-than-anticipated first quarter to investors, with revenue beating Wall Street forecasts by $39.57 million. Earnings per share hit 14 cents, two cents above analyst estimates.

The Chicago-based online casino and sports betting operator also reported a record net income of $26.2 million, marking a 134% rise from $11.2 million in the prior year’s quarter. The market reacted swiftly, with RSI shares climbing nearly 20% in after-hours trading. Before this surge, the stock had already gained 96.08% over the previous 12 months.

Player growth was a major driver of the quarter’s success. Monthly active users (MAUs) reached approximately 839,000, up 51% year over year. North America recorded around 296,000 MAUs, a 46% increase, supported by 62% growth in online casino markets. Latin America—including Mexico—saw roughly 543,000 MAUs, a 54% jump.

Average revenue per monthly active user (ARPU) underscored regional differences. RSI generated $317 per MAU in the U.S. and Canada, compared to $54 per MAU in Latin America. Adjusted sales and marketing costs totaled $46.2 million, accounting for 12.5% of revenue.

Richard Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer of RSI, said:

“We are pleased to report another strong quarter of results, setting new records once again for revenue, net income and adjusted EBITDA.”

He also highlighted faster player growth and record first-time depositors during the quarter, stating:

“The continued acceleration we’ve seen in revenue and player growth is particularly exciting.

“In our North American online casino markets, MAUs grew an impressive 62%, surpassing the 51% growth we achieved in the fourth quarter of 2025.”

RSI now projects full-year 2026 revenue between $1.49 billion and $1.54 billion, equivalent to 31% to 36% year-over-year growth. Adjusted EBITDA guidance was also raised to $230 million to $250 million, implying growth of 50% to 63%.

The updated guidance includes only markets where RSI currently operates, plus the expected July 2026 launch of iGaming in Alberta, Canada. It also assumes consistent tax structures in existing markets, including Colombia’s temporary emergency 16% tax decree.

Schwartz noted that RSI maintained disciplined marketing spending while enhancing user acquisition, retention, and the player experience. This balance allowed the company to grow its user base without letting promotional costs get out of hand.