Rush Street Interactive's BetRivers has become the latest sportsbook to earn approval for operation in Ontario.

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On Thursday, Rush Street Interactive made an announcement regarding their receipt of the iGaming Operator Registration from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

In their official statement, RSI declared their plans to debut their sportsbook and online casino on April 4, coinciding with the launch of legal sports betting and online gambling in the province.BetRivers Sportsbook This brings the registered operators in Ontario to a total of seven that have been approved by the AGCO.

Operators who receive registration from the AGCO are also required to sign an Operator Agreement with iGaming Ontario before they can start their operations legally. iGaming Ontario was set up by the government in 2021 to oversee and regulate internet gaming provided by private operators in the region.Ontario sports betting RSI mentioned in a statement today that they are working to fulfill all outstanding regulatory obligations in order to launch BetRivers on April 4.

BetRivers will join a number of significant brands that have been registered and are gearing up for their launches, including theScoreBet, 888, PointsBet, and Rivalry. The latest addition was 888, which made its announcement on March 4.

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Richard Schwartz, the Chief Executive Officer of RSI, stated in the release: 'We are approaching the launch of BetRivers and our sportsbook in Ontario, excited to offer our distinctive betting features such as innovative peer-to-peer slot tournaments, same game parlays, quick payouts, and award-winning customer service to the millions residing in the province.'it had received approval .

'Receiving our registration from Ontario marks a significant achievement that highlights our dedication to conducting business only in legalized markets where we contribute to local taxes, and we appreciate the AGCO's trust in us.'real-money online casino Currently, RSI provides a free-to-play social gaming platform through BetRivers.ca, which they report has gained substantial popularity in the region. These users are potential candidates for transitioning to real-money gaming offerings once April 4 arrives, utilizing the same technology that powers the free-to-play platform.

After the debut in Ontario, Canada will join the ranks of the U.S. and Colombia as the third nation where RSI manages real-money online gaming.

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As of July 2021, the company ranks as the fourth largest operator of online casinos and sports betting in the United States, based on data from Eilers & Krejcik.

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