Rush Street Interactive (RSI) has appointed Harper Stephens as the operator’s new Director of Government Affairs, having previously served as both Manager and Senior Manager of Government Relations for Aristocrat Gaming.
“After a great run at Aristocrat, I’m excited to share that I’ll be joining (RSI) as Director of Government Affairs. My time at Aristocrat gave me the chance to work alongside truly talented people, tackle interesting policy issues across the country and build some invaluable friendships that I'll carry with me long after this role,” Stephens said.
“I’m grateful for those experiences and for everyone who made my time there so rewarding. As I begin this next chapter at RSI, I’m looking forward to new challenges, new opportunities and, most of all, continuing to work with so many great friends and colleagues across the industry.”
Stephens spent close to four years with Aristocrat Gaming after serving in various positions with the US House of Representatives during a five-year tenure. Having first began as a Staff Assistant in August 2017, Stephens was eventually promoted to Senior Policy Advisor by March 2022.
On April 28, RSI reported its financial results for Q1 2026, having set new quarterly records in net revenue, adjusted EBITDA and net income. The operator’s revenue totaled $370.4m for the first quarter of 2026, equating to growth of 41% year-over-year.
RSI generated a net income of $26.2m during Q1 2026, representing a significant increase of 134%, while the operator’s adjusted EBITDA rose 81% to $60.2m.
The operator also managed to increase its monthly active user base by 51% from the prior year period to 839,000 players, including 296,000 from North America and approximately 543,000 across LatAm.
Playson expanded its LatAm footprint by entering the regulated Colombian iGaming market following a partnership with RSI on February 11, receiving full certification approval from Coljuegos
