Rush Street Interactive Launches MLB PropPacks Digital Card Game

The baseball card market is experiencing diverse growth through both digital innovation and vintage collectibles. Rush Street Interactive has launched PropPacks for MLB at BetRivers Sportsbook, a digital baseball card game that combines the excitement of prop betting with collectible cards, offering players bonus credits and rewards based on player performance milestones, with tiers ranging from Bronze to Gold cards. Meanwhile, a rare collection of over 600 vintage baseball cards, including more than 200 from the prized 1933 Goudey Big League Gum set featuring hall of famers like Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, was discovered in a Northeast Ohio attic and is being auctioned online, highlighting the enduring value of physical baseball card memorabilia. MLB continues to expand its brand presence by licensing downloadable items for Minecraft, enabling fans—especially younger gamers—to engage with baseball-themed content such as customizable jerseys and stadium items, further bridging the sport with digital entertainment. Additionally, baseball’s cultural significance extends into film collectibles, with iconic movies like "Major League" and "Rookie of the Year" inspiring memorabilia that resonates with fans and collectors alike. These developments illustrate baseball's multifaceted appeal, blending nostalgia, technology, and pop culture to engage a broad audience.