Our verdict
BetRivers covers the essentials in Ontario with live streaming, stats, House Specials prop bets and a wide range of payment methods, including fast Play+ payouts. Its app is poorly rated on the App Store (3.2 according to Gambling.com), which drags its score down.
Strengths
- Live streaming, stats and tips
- House Specials: unique prop bets
- Many payment methods; Play+ withdrawals in 0–1 business days
- No regulatory action found in Ontario
Weaknesses
- App Store rating of 3.2 (Gambling.com)
- App pages sometimes load slowly
- Interac withdrawals take 3–5 business days
Who it suits
Ontario bettors who want many payment options and quick Play+ or PayPal payouts.
Look elsewhere if
Bettors who mainly use the app.
BetRivers quick facts
| Best for | Payment choice in Ontario |
|---|---|
| Our score | 6.5 (Ontario) |
| Owner | Rush Street Interactive |
| History | Ontario launch 4 April 2022 |
| Licensed in | Ontario |
| App rating | Ontario: 3.2/5 |
| Android app | Ontario 2.9/5, per Gambling.com |
| Fastest withdrawal | Play+: 0–1 business days |
| Support | Not listed in the sources we checked. |
| Regulatory actions since 2023 | None found |
BetRivers overview
BetRivers is run by Rush Street Interactive, the Chicago-based company behind the Rivers Casinos chain, and launched in Ontario on 4 April 2022.
Its Ontario sportsbook includes live streaming, stats and tips, House Specials (unusual prop bets) and a news feed, and accepts Visa Debit, Mastercard, PayPal, online banking, Play+, Interac and cash.
BetRivers scores 6.5 in Ontario. Its App Store rating of 3.2, reported by Gambling.com, is the main drag on its score.
How the score is built
Each score is a weighted average of up to five criteria, each out of 10. Two are calculated from public data (regulatory record and app store rating); three are editorial judgments based on documented features, payment terms and offer terms. A criterion without verified evidence (an offer in Ontario, an app rating we could not confirm) is left out and the other weights are rescaled. Full method.
| Criterion | Weight | Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Regulatory record | 25% | 10.0 |
| Betting product | 25% | 7.5 |
| App quality | 20% | 0.0 |
| Payments & payouts | 15% | 7.5 |
| Welcome offer terms | 15% | Not scored |
| Overall | 100% | 6.5 |
- Regulatory record: no fines or settlements found since January 1, 2023 in the markets covered here. Ontario 10.0.
- Betting product: Streaming, stats and distinctive House Specials; no documented bet builder or cash out details.
- App quality: Ontario 3.2 stars on App Store (as reported by Gambling.com; no rating count given) = 0.0.
- Payments & payouts: Broad choice with fast Play+ and PayPal payouts; bank methods are slower.
Offers for existing customers
We did not find documented ongoing promotions for existing customers in the sources we checked.
Ontario promotions are not listed: public advertising of bonuses and inducements is not allowed there.
Sports and betting markets
CFL, MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL, winter sports such as curling and alpine skiing, darts, futsal, water polo and esports.
Key betting features
- Live streaming
- Stats and tips
- House Specials prop bets
- News feed in the app
Live betting and streaming
Live streaming, live stats and tips are built into the sportsbook.
App, support and safer gambling
Gambling.com reports ratings of 3.2 on the App Store and 2.9 on Google Play, and notes that app pages sometimes load slowly.
| App rating (Ontario) | 3.2 / 5 · App Storeas reported by Gambling.com; no rating count given |
|---|---|
| Android rating (Ontario) | 2.9 / 5 · Google Play, as reported by Gambling.comNot used in the score |
| Customer support | Not listed in the sources we checked. |
| Safer gambling tools | Self-exclusion for one to five years, plus the tools required by Ontario rules. |
Payments and withdrawals
Visa Debit, Mastercard, PayPal, online banking, BetRivers Play+, Interac and cash; $10 minimum deposit.
Withdrawal times
- Play+: 0–1 business days
- PayPal: 1–2 days
- Interac: 3–5 business days
- Online banking: 5–7 days
Times are those published by the operator or measured by the review sources listed below; first withdrawals can take longer while identity checks are completed.
How to sign up with BetRivers
- 1Use BetRivers’s Ontario site or app; you must be 19 or over and located in Ontario.
- 2Register and verify your identity.
- 3Allow location checks.
- 4Deposit with an accepted method. Bonuses are not advertised publicly in Ontario, so check the operator’s own site for any offer.
Licensing and availability
| Market | License | Regulator | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | Rush Street Interactive; registered with the AGCO and live in iGaming Ontario’s market since 4 April 2022 | AGCO and iGaming OntarioCheck the register | 19+ |
Regulatory record
Fines, settlements and penalties published by regulators or reported by the trade press in the markets covered here. Dates are the decision date or, where that is not published, the date first reported.
We found no fines, settlements or penalties against BetRivers in the markets covered here.
BetRivers history
- 4 April 2022Launches in Ontario
BetRivers vs rivals in Ontario
How BetRivers compares with the other top-rated sportsbooks in Ontario on our scores and app ratings.
| Sportsbook | Our score | Regulatory | App | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetRivers | 6.5 | 10.0 | 3.2 | Payment choice in Ontario |
| bet365 | 9.2 | 10.0 | 4.7 | In-play betting and live streaming |
| DraftKings | 9.2 | 10.0 | 4.8 | The widest US availability |
| FanDuel | 8.9 | 10.0 | 4.8 | Live betting and app quality |
| BetMGM | 8.5 | 9.0 | 4.8 | MGM Rewards members and bet editing |
BetRivers FAQ
Is BetRivers legal and licensed?
Ontario: Rush Street Interactive; registered with the AGCO and live in iGaming Ontario’s market since 4 April 2022; minimum age 19+.
Who owns BetRivers?
BetRivers: Rush Street Interactive. Ontario launch 4 April 2022.
How good is BetRivers?
On our method it scores 6.5 (Ontario) out of 10. BetRivers covers the essentials in Ontario with live streaming, stats, House Specials prop bets and a wide range of payment methods, including fast Play+ payouts. Its app is poorly rated on the App Store (3.2 according to Gambling.com), which drags its score down.
How long do BetRivers withdrawals take?
Play+: 0–1 business days; PayPal: 1–2 days; Interac: 3–5 business days; Online banking: 5–7 days. First withdrawals can take longer while identity checks are completed.
Does BetRivers have live streaming?
Live streaming, live stats and tips are built into the sportsbook.
Has BetRivers been fined by a regulator?
We found no fines, settlements or penalties since January 1, 2023 in the markets covered here.
Does BetRivers have an app?
Ontario: 3.2 out of 5 on App Store, as reported by Gambling.com; no rating count given. Gambling.com reports ratings of 3.2 on the App Store and 2.9 on Google Play, and notes that app pages sometimes load slowly.
Sources
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