Government Affairs Director

November 7

🏄 California – Remote

Although this job is listed in California, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

🗽 New York – Remote

Although this job is listed in New York, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

+2 more states

🏄 California – Remote 🗽 New York – Remote 🦀 Maryland – Remote ☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $200k - $250k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

👔 Director

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Rush Street Interactive

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Gambling • Gaming • Entertainment

Rush Street Interactive is a leading company in the online gaming industry, specialising in online casinos and sports betting. Known for building highly recognizable and approachable brands like BetRivers, RushBet, and PlaySugarHouse, the company offers player-centric online casino and sportsbook experiences in North America and Latin America. With a focus on innovation and customer retention, Rush Street Interactive strives to deliver engaging, real-money gaming products, and memorable entertainment experiences across various platforms. They are committed to creating user-friendly and fair gaming environments while expanding their footprint globally.

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2012

🎲 Gambling

🎮 Gaming

💰 $160M Post-IPO Equity on 2020-12

📋 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.

🎯 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.

🏖️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual company bonus (Eligibility Varies by Role) • 401(k) plan with 100% company match on the first 4% • Comprehensive medical coverage (HSA & FSA plans), dental, and vision insurance • Paid Time Off (Eligibility Varies by Role) • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)