The gambling industry was turned upside down last week when DraftKings announced it would surcharge the winnings of bettors in Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois and Vermont. In a statement on Monday morning, Rush Street Interactive (RSI) announced that it would not adopt the same strategy as DraftKings.
DraftKings is essentially asking customers to help pay for taxes in the four states that have a rate at 20% or higher. RSI has already taken a stand against the strategy, in what seemed like a shot at DraftKings, by putting “our customers first.”
RSI has a large presence in the Keystone State, operating two retail casinos along with BetRivers Sportsbook PA and two online casino skins.
