Rush Street Interactive

BetRivers | PlaySugarHouse | RushBet

Government Affairs Director

DirectorDirectorFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 501-1,000Since 2012H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

California + 3 more

Posted

131 days ago

Salary

$200K - $250K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Develop and execute a comprehensive government affairs strategy supporting the company’s business and regulatory goals in online gaming and sports betting. • Track and analyze federal, state, and local legislative and regulatory developments affecting online, sports and casino wagering, digital entertainment, responsible gaming, and taxation. • Advise senior leadership on emerging policy risks and opportunities; prepare policy briefs, impact assessments, and strategic recommendations. • Support expansion initiatives by identifying and advocating for favorable legislative frameworks in new jurisdictions. • Represent the company’s interests in legislative and regulatory processes affecting online gaming and sports betting. • Serve as the company’s primary representative with elected officials, gaming commissions, and state regulators. • Build and sustain relationships with policymakers, staff, and key stakeholders to educate them on the company’s operations and contributions to responsible gaming, consumer protection, and tax revenue. • Lead or coordinate lobbying campaigns and grassroots initiatives on legislative or regulatory priorities. • Participate in public hearings, stakeholder roundtables, and industry working groups to advance the company’s policy positions. • Serve as the company’s key representative to trade associations, industry coalitions, and advocacy groups, ensuring alignment on shared policy priorities and collective industry positions. • Partner with internal teams—including Legal and Compliance—to ensure alignment between advocacy positions and operational compliance obligations.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, Business, or related field.
10+ years of progressively responsible experience in government relations, public policy, or regulatory affairs — preferably within gaming, sports betting, entertainment, or a highly regulated industry.
Proven ability to navigate and manage the complexities of operating in a heavily regulated, fast-evolving policy environment with professionalism, discretion, and strategic foresight.
Experience in or strong familiarity with U.S. gaming regulatory frameworks—including state-by-state licensing, compliance, and oversight structures—is highly desirable; direct gaming experience is a plus.
Alternatively, significant experience in other regulated industries—such as cannabis, financial services, alcohol, healthcare, aviation, or transportation—where licensing, consumer protection, and regulatory compliance are central, is equally valuable.
Proven ability to influence legislative and regulatory outcomes through direct advocacy, coalition building, and political engagement.
Understanding of policy issues related to online gaming, digital entertainment, or emerging technology (e.g., data privacy, payments, advertising)
Familiarity with responsible gaming initiatives and consumer protection frameworks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills — capable of articulating complex policy issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple state-level initiatives simultaneously and work effectively in a fast-paced, politically sensitive environment.
Prior experience working with or for a state gaming commission, legislature, or trade association related to gambling or sports is a plus.
Experience managing government affairs or policy initiatives in other North American or Latin American countries is also a plus, particularly where coordination across multiple jurisdictions or regulatory systems was required.
Able to travel occasionally both domestically and internationally.