Rush Street Interactive will be included in the S&P SmallCap 600 index starting Monday, June 22, 2026. The Chicago-based iGaming operator saw its shares rise over 5% in after-hours trading following the June 6 announcement.
Index Adjustment and Market Position
S&P Dow Jones Indices confirmed the addition alongside 14 other companies, stating that the change maintains the benchmark alignment with its designated market capitalization range. Rush Street Interactive currently holds a market value of $6.08 billion, which technically classifies it as a mid-cap entity. The company stands as the only gaming equity among the newly added stocks.Passive Fund Rebalancing
Index inclusion typically requires passive funds and exchange-traded funds to purchase the newly listed shares. Major tracking vehicles such as the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF and the Vanguard S&P SmallCap 600 ETF manage combined assets exceeding $100 billion and will need to adjust their portfolios to match the updated benchmark. The stock is currently held in 69 ETFs, a number projected to increase once the transition completes.Rush Street Interactive previously secured a spot on the Russell 2000 Index, which operates as a primary alternative to the S&P SmallCap 600. The company continues its operations as a digital gaming provider while its equity classification shifts across index tiers.