RS RSI Rush Street Interactive, Inc. Loading... : Bullish and Bearish Analyst Opinions

RSI Interactive has Latin American exposure in markets like Colombia, Peru and Mexico, with higher profitability than its U.S. business, disciplined management, and strong share performance; making it the easiest and most productive stock to own in the sports betting universe.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to be the biggest sports betting event in history, with Macquarie forecasting $50 billion in global wagers. Flutter (FanDuel parent) is best positioned due to its global reach; Deutsche Bank estimates FanDuel could take in $1.3 billion in the US alone, DraftKings $1.1 billion, and Rush Street Interactive could see outsized gains from Latin America. Data providers Genius Sports and Sport Radar will also benefit, with Sport Radar recently announcing a deal with Kalshi. The event provides a massive catalyst for sports betting stocks.

The World Cup is expected to be the biggest sports betting event ever, with Macquarie predicting $50 billion in global wagers. The analyst specifically calls out FanDuel parent Flutter, Rush Street Interactive, Genius Sports, and Sportradar as best positioned to benefit. DraftKings is also seeing strong growth in its predictions platform, with the stock already moving higher on increased engagement. The surge in betting activity driven by the World Cup and overlapping NBA finals creates a powerful near-term catalyst for sports betting operators and data providers.