US gaming and betting operator Rush Street Interactive has insisted it has no plans to follow DraftKings in implementing a surcharge on player winnings.
RSI CEO Richard Schwartz said: “As we put our customers first, it was an easy decision for us.”
The confirmation from the BetRivers and RushBet owner comes after DraftKings CEO and co-founder Jason Robins revealed in the company’s Q2 earnings release that it plans to put in place a surcharge in “high-tax states” that have multiple mobile sports betting operators.
The charge, set to come into force on January 1 next year, “could drive adjusted EBITDA upside on an annual basis,” Robins said.
But Schwartz, whose company also owns the PlaySugarhouse brand, said: “RSI remains committed to maintaining its leadership position in the industry by continuously prioritising the needs and preferences of its players.
“We believe that RSI’s focus on customer satisfaction, coupled with its innovative rewards and loyalty programs, sets a benchmark for excellence in the online gaming industry.”
