According to an official announcement from Rush Street Interactive, the parent company of BetRivers Sportsbook, the sportsbook made its debut in Virginia on Wednesday.
BetRivers joins DraftKings, FanDuel in VA
Virginia will soon welcome its third sportsbook operator. FanDuel Sportsbook made its debut on January 21 in collaboration with the Washington Football Team. Shortly after, on the third day, DraftKings Sportsbook also commenced accepting bets.
On Tuesday, RSI obtained a permit from the Virginia Lottery, the governing body for sports betting and casino gambling in VA. BetRivers was given approval as both a sports-betting permit holder and supplier by officials.
The $300 million Rivers Portsmouth Casino Resort is set to be launched in Portsmouth, Virginia, following a successful voter referendum in November. Notably, BetRivers is the first sportsbook in the state to establish a partnership with a land-based casino.
When it officially opens in 2025, the casino-resort will feature a physical sportsbook.
Meanwhile, BetRivers has the opportunity to commence online wager acceptance.
PlayVirginia readers who are new to BetRivers can benefit from a deposit bonus offer. Upon signing up, the site will match deposits up to $250. After that, bettors are only required to wager the bonus money once before they can withdraw it.
BetRivers promises to deliver bettors what they want
Rivers provides a wide range of gambling options, including sportsbooks, social gaming, and online casinos.
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- Illinois
- Colorado
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Michigan
- New York
BetRivers officials are aiming to capture the attention of Virginia sports bettors who are now exploring their newly legalized options, especially considering the fact that BetRivers is the dominant player in the three most populous states with legal sports betting, namely IL, PA, and NY.
- Registration is simple and deposits are fast.
- Mobile-app and desktop access
- There are countless opportunities to place bets on an extensive range of games and sports events happening worldwide.
- The BetRivers app offers a wide range of live streaming content for users to choose from.
Please note that if you currently have the BetRivers app on your phone for a different state, you will need to download a separate version. To ensure you have the correct app, please download the BetRivers Virginia app for both iOS and Android.
According to Richard Schwartz, the President of RSI,
“We are excited to welcome Virginia to the ever-expanding roster of states that RSI and BetRivers.com proudly serve. As we continue to extend our reach nationwide, we are dedicated to providing our exhilarating and reliable online sports betting platform to new customers who value an operator like us, committed to earning and maintaining their trust.”
The fact that we were ranked No. 1 in 2020 in both Pennsylvania and Illinois, the two largest states with legalized online gaming, is a clear demonstration of the BetRivers.com brand and betting platform’s exceptional strength, solidifying our leadership position in the markets we operate in.
About Rivers Portsmouth Casino Resort
BetRivers will not only run the online sportsbook but also manage the physical retail location at Rivers Portsmouth Casino Resort.
The project was approved by Portsmouth voters on Election Day with an overwhelming majority of nearly 2-1.
Rivers Portsmouth is set to be situated near the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Cavalier Boulevard, close to I-264. The project’s potential to generate 1,300 full-time jobs and 1,400 temporary construction jobs appears to have captured the attention of voters. Moreover, residents of the city, which forms a part of Hampton Roads, were well aware that this development would contribute an annual influx of $16 million in fresh tax revenue for the city.
However, potential customers are eagerly anticipating the gambling-related features. These features consist of a fully operational sportsbook, along with:
- Hotel
- Casino
- Live event center
- Conference and meeting space
- Restaurants and bars
But, while waiting for the official opening of the Portsmouth casino in two years, they now have the option to place bets online through BetRivers.
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