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Up until now, regulated real money online poker in the US has been the domain of just three operators — WSOP, PokerStars, and BetMGM. A fourth operator, BetRivers Poker, could join them in the near future and change the United States online poker landscape as we know it.

BetRivers Poker might be new, but its platform is not. It was used for three years in the international online poker market under the name Run it Once Poker, an offshoot of Phil Galfond’s training site of the same name.

The site closed in January 2022 to focus on the newly rejuvenated US market. A few months later, Rush Street Interactive (RSI), a leading igaming operator in the US, announced it had acquired the company to use the poker platform to integrate into its existing gaming vertical, BetRivers.

While details are scarce, it seems BetRivers Poker, powered by Run It Once, could go live in the second half of 2024. New Jersey and Michigan are anticipated to be two states for the launch, featuring shared liquidity capabilities right from the start.

There is also a possibility of a launch in Delaware, a state that is already a member of the multi-state online poker compact and where BetRivers operates online casino. It could also launch in Nevada.

The company will consider launching in Pennsylvania; it is the biggest regulated online poker state, but has yet to join the multi-state agreement. Other jurisdictions like West Virginia and even Canada’s largest province, Ontario, are potential long-shots.

Read on to find out everything we know about the forthcoming BetRivers Poker.

Is BetRivers Poker available in the US?

No, BetRivers Poker is not yet available in the US. The poker site Run it Once used to cater to the global market but shut down in 2022. Rush Street Interactive purchased it and plans to relaunch it under the name BetRivers Poker sometime in 2024.

When BetRivers Could Launch

BetRivers has been tight-lipped about details surrounding its US launch. Recently, poker social media guru Kevin “Kevmath” Mathers asked Galfond on Twitter if he expects the launch of RIO in the US this year. To which Galfond replied, “I have an answer to that, but it’s not for me to disclose anymore.”

RSI was selected in August by the Delaware Lottery as its exclusive igaming provider and launched online casino and sportsbetting in the state at the end of 2023. The Lottery confirmed that it was working with RSI to launch online poker but did not provide a timeline.

The online poker room is expected to open at some point in the second half of 2024. RSI’s website shows that its online poker product is coming soon.

Where BetRivers Poker Could Launch

BetRivers is live with online casino gaming in five states — Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Online poker is also legal in all five states, and four are part of the Multi-State iGaming Agreement, allowing multi-state player pools. RSI could launch poker on the Run it Once Poker platorm in all these markets.

RSI could also potentially launch the platform in two new markets: Nevada and Ontario. below, we explore the likelihood of a launch in each

BetRivers Poker: Potential Launch States

BetRivers Poker Delaware

RSI will likely launch multi-state poker when it finally does bring a platform to market, and Delaware would be one of three states where that could happen first. That’s because Delaware is a member of the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), a multi-state online poker compact that also includes Michigan, Nevada, and New Jersey.

The Delaware Lottery selected RSI as its exclusive igaming vendor in August 2023. The operator launched online casino and online sports betting at the end of 2023. Although both the Lottery and RSI say they are planning to launch online poker at some point, they did not provide a timeline for when that could happen.

BetRivers Poker DE would be provided through custom skins built for three racinos in the state — Bally’s Dover (formerly Dover Downs), Delaware Park, and Harrington Raceway.

BetRivers Poker Michigan

[Michigan joining MSIGA] reaffirms our belief that the US online poker market is poised for future growth.

In Michigan, BetRivers Poker MI would compete against three more established rivals: BetMGM Poker MI, PokerStars MI, and WSOP MI — the last of which is the most recent addition to the market after launching in March 2022.

Here’s what Galfond, the founder of BetRivers Poker, told us when Michigan became the fourth member of the multi-state online poker compact.

“Rush Street Interactive and Run It Once are pleased about the recent developments involving Michigan joining the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), and we believe more jurisdictions will continue to join the MSIGA over time,” Galfond told Poker Industry PRO in an exclusive. “This reaffirms our belief that the U.S. online poker market is poised for future growth.”

BetRivers Poker New Jersey

Like Delaware and Michigan, New Jersey is a member of MSIGA and has multi-state poker. A launch in the Garden State makes sense for RSI because it would provide the biggest boost for the operator as it goes head-to-head against more established brands.

New Jersey is also a more crowded market than either Delaware or Michigan for online poker. BetRivers Poker NJ would face PokerStars NJ (which operates under the Resorts license), but would also get competition from WSOP NJ and 888poker NJ (on the Caesars license) and BetMGM Poker NJ, Borgata Poker NJ, and partypoker NJ (on the Borgata license).

BetRivers Poker NJ would likely operate under the land-based casino license of Golden Nugget.

BetRivers Poker Nevada

Nevada is an entirely different animal — the state is a member of MSIGA and has online poker, but it also only has one operator active in the state: WSOP NV.

That could be changing. BetMGM has teased that it will launch online poker in the state one day. Other operators have been reluctant to move forward in large part because, despite being home to Las Vegas, Nevada is a small market for online gambling.

BetRivers Poker Pennsylvania

Things get a little different here. While Pennsylvania has legal online regulated poker and is a populous state, it is not a member of MSIGA. That means that while RSI could launch BetRivers Poker PA in the state, it couldn’t connect to its player pools in states like Michigan and New Jersey.

But the Keystone State is also a lucrative market for online poker operators because of its sheer size (13 million residents). Pennsylvania’s previous governor considered joining the compact, but left the decision to his successor, Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro, who took office in January.

BetRivers Poker West Virginia

West Virginia has legal online poker it is a member of MSIGA. However, unlike every other state mentioned here, there are no online poker sites live in WV yet.

BetRivers could be among the first to go live there. While WV is small, it would help BetRivers to establish its multi-state online poker network and would be a differentiator from the competition. The company already operates its online casino in the state, so it would be a natural extension.

BetRivers Poker Ontario

Ontario isn’t a US state but is the most populous Canadian province with a growing online poker market. BetRivers was one of the first operators to launch in Ontario back in April 2022, and It has operated an online casino and sports betting there.

While Ontario is a segregated market, RSI could be interested in its cross-selling opportunities with online poker running alongside its casino and sportsbook products.

Jason Senti, Head of BetRivers Poker, told Poker Industry PRO in an exclusive interview in March 2022 that RSI was focused on US states but added that a launch in Ontario would also be considered.

What BetRivers Poker US Could Look Like

As BetRivers Poker prepares to enter the regulated US market, here are seven unique features that previously set the platform apart from other online poker rooms and that will likely return for US players:

Check out BetRivers Poker in action

Cash game in action at Run It Once Poker featuring a modern table view

Random splashed pot in cash game table at Run It Once Poker

The table theme changes when a big pot is splashed

The main lobby

Multi-tabling is quite smooth at Run It Once Poker

Players can choose the SNG they want to play

Check out the SNG Select Lobby

SNG Classic lobby

SNG Cube gameplay

1. Splash the Pot

Splash the Pot (STP) was arguably RIO’s most innovative feature. It was a unique system where rewards were randomly added to the pot.

The loyalty program was first set up to return 51% rake of all rake taken at the table in the form of extra money distributed and added to cash game pots. RIO later change this to 30% when it unveiled its weekly cashback program, Legends.

How big the pot “splashed” was based on the pot size of the previous hand. Bigger pots yielded higher rewards, with splashes ranging from 1 to 1,000 big blinds. Every time a splash of 100 big blinds or more was triggered, players were forced “all-in or nothing,” which meant that they were only competing for the splashed pot.

The feature added a new dynamic to the game. It also served as an additional method for keeping bots off the platform. STP was such a big innovation that it would be surprising if it was not included in the US relaunch. We expect some tweaks to be made to the STP once the site goes live in US markets.

2. Dynamic Avatars

Another unique feature of the RIO platform was Dynamic Avatars, a system where players had a random avatar with a unique expression based on the player’s recently-observed play style. Eight facial features were included — among them, asleep, passive, and angry.

The expressions were based on vital preflop statistics available in heads-up displays (HUDs), such as Voluntarily Put Money in the Pot percentage (VPIP), Pre-Flop Raise percentage (PFR), and 3-Bet percentage.

The 'asleep’ expression would be applied to a player playing too tight, while an aggressive player would get the 'angry’ avatar attached. The expressions only changed after a player had played ten hands.

Dynamic Avatars were introduced to discourage the use of third-party tools such as HUDs and to help protect casual players by removing any advantage that players might gain by circumventing the platform’s rules and illegally operating HUDs.

3. HeroIQ

Six months after RIO debuted, it launched an optional built-in HUD called HeroIQ that integrated seamlessly with Dynamic Avatars.

The built-in HUD provided the three most common pre-flop statistics — the VPIP, PFR, and 3-Bet percentages — which have long been considered the “default” heads-up display statistics in third-party software. Similar to Dynamic Avatars, the HeroIQ stats were displayed after a minimum of ten hands were played.

The VPIP and PFR statistics were shown next to the avatar of all players at the table, including their own. The stats were color-coded with a heat map ranging from green to red. When the player hovered over the display, the 3-Bet percentage was shown, along with two gauges and the number of hands observed.

While the Dynamic Avatars categorized the player into one of eight different expressions, HeroIQ showed the numbers behind the avatar.

When BetRivers Poker US is re-launched, HeroIQ would be the first built-in HUD in the US regulated online poker market if it is also made available.

4. SNG Select

SNG Select was RIO’s unique interpretation of lottery jackpot sit and gos. The game offered both standard sit and gos, called Classic, and lottery sit and gos, called Cub3d. RIO used the same player pool for both types of games so the action would often start quickly.

Under the Classic version, players competed for a fixed prize based on the total prize pool minus the rake. The Cub3d version worked like a lottery-style SNG format, where the prize pool was randomized — prizes could range from 2- to 1,500 times the buy-in.

Regardless of which game players chose, they were three-handed and in the winner-takes-all format. Players on Cub3d had access to “Glitch” — random prizes awarded with a bonus, even if players lost.

5. Auto Seating & Fixed Buy-in

RIO’s international version offered cash games through the blind lobby system of auto-seating. Buy-ins were fixed at 100 big blinds, under a policy to keep games quick to join and fair to play.

Seat selection was eliminated after RIO removed the list of tables and players playing on the table. Players were instead presented with a choice of buy-in and were automatically moved to an available seat. The system reduced a player’s ability to look for specific opponents.

A fixed buy-in system was also instituted to create “force bankroll management” on recreational and professional poker players.

If RIO implements auto seating and fixed buy-ins, it would be the first online poker room in the regulated US market to offer a blind lobby.

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What Welcome Offers Can US Players Expect

Like most online poker rooms, Run It Once Poker also had a generous welcome bonus for new players, including the traditional 100% deposit bonus offer. It often spiced up the welcome offers with extra prizes on top.

The 100% deposit match was valued up to €600. The bonus was released incrementally with a value of either €5 or €10.

For example, if a player deposited €250, they were credited €5 for every €25 rake they contributed. Once the €100 bonus was cleared, they received €10 for every €57.10 for the next €100 batch, and so on.

The welcome bonus was more appealing because there was no expiration date to clear the bonus as long as players played at least 1 hand every 30 days. Furthermore, all deposits in the first 30 days counted towards the bonus, not just the first deposit.

On top of the 100% Welcome Bonus Deposit Match offer, the room also spiced up welcome offers with lucrative deals from time to time. For instance, when the site introduced its sit & go game, SNG Select, it awarded all depositing players €50 in tickets distributed over their first four weeks.

It also boosted the welcome offer with “Earn and Learn” — considered one of the most lucrative deals any online poker room offers in recent history. The deal, which ran for a few weeks, included:

1. Up to €100 in SNG Select tickets
2. Two months of boosted Legends (loyalty program) cash rewards
3. Free Run It Once training courses valued at up to $149
4. Access to the “Essential Content” Run It Once Training for up to three months

In the highly competitive US online poker market, operators often go the extra mile to attract new players. At least two operators currently provide enticing incentives, such as a 100% deposit match up to $1000 and additional perks like $100 in free tickets as part of their first deposit bonus.

Given the level of competition in the market, it is expected that BetRivers Poker US will also strive to match the industry standards and offer comparable generosity to attract and retain players.

What Promotions Can be Expected Once the Room Relaunches

Besides offering a generous rewards program and a high-paying welcome offer, BetRivers Poker also ran promotions on a daily basis, effectively increasing the value of the rewards up to the equivalent of 80% rakeback and sometimes even higher up to 101%.

The 101% Week was highly regarded as one of the most lucrative offers provided by Run It Once Poker to its international players.

As the name would suggest, 101% Week was designed to give back 101% of all rake collected at the tables, providing an additional 50% rake returned to players on top of the regular 51% returned through the Splash the Pot rewards program. The promotion featured different mechanisms for returning money to players each day of the week.

For instance, on the first day of the promotion, the extra money was added directly to players’ accounts. On the following day, the money was distributed through “Super Splash” Splash the Pots, creating additional opportunities for players to benefit. On Fridays, a “Big Spring” rake race used to run, where €1010 was distributed among players based on their rake contributions.

These structures were then repeated throughout the week, with direct rakeback on Saturday, Super Splash on Sunday, and Big Sprint on Monday. The promotion culminated on Tuesday with a special “Rake Return Day,” where any remaining rake not distributed back to players will be added to a larger pool.

These promotions often gave a boost to its traffic, with many times seeing an all-time high during the period of promotions.

The site also ran direct rakeback promotions, Splashy Hours, which increased the Splash the Pot pot during designated hours, bigger pot “splashes,” rake races, and more. The promotions also catered to four-card lovers by running PLO Appreciation Week with similar mechanism as 101% Week.

The leaderboards ran for both Hold’em and Omaha variants as well as for SNG Select. RIO also offered free SNG ticket bundles of value up to €100 from time to time.

Expect similar generous promotions to be spread once the US version launches.

Lower “Net Rake” and Higher Rewards

Run It Once Poker was known to offer lower rake despite being very generous in rewarding its players. At cash games, the site charged 4% to 5.75% rake, with the rake cap from €0.50 up to €3.75, depending on the stakes and the number of players playing at the tables.

At No Limit Hold’em, the rake was set to 5.75% at the micro stakes, 5.5% at the low to mid-stakes, and 4% at the NL2000 tables, the highest stakes available. At PLO, it was fractionally lower — 4.5% at micros, going up to 5% at PLO50 to PLO5000, then back down to 4% at high stakes.

Run It Once Poker Rake Structure

In general, when compared with other sites, the rake on RIO was notably higher at similar games and stakes. However, with its generous rewards scheme, the “net rake” was much lower than its competitor.

Legends Could Return

RIO also offered a standard loyalty program called Legends. The rewards system encouraged high-volume play by returning more money weekly to players that reach specific play-through targets.

Legends had five reward levels — from the basic tier, “Clubs,” to the highest tier, “Legends.” Each tier included five levels, except for Legends, which had unlimited levels. Upon completing a level, *players were awarded cash for their bankroll*and received a level-up boost (free points toward unlocking higher levels).

Players earned one point for every €0.05 in rake they paid.

The Clubs tier started at 10% rakeback and was given to anyone who earned at least 60 points — the equivalent to paying a €3 rake. The cash rewards increased as players generated points, creating an incentive for players to increase their volume.

The Legends tier guaranteed €900 in cash rewards for every 90,000 points (€4,500 in contributed rake) that a player accrued during a week.

There were also opportunities for players to earn points faster, including bonuses for starting tables, stopping tables from breaking, playing regularly, and for weekly “streak” bonuses — creating higher rakeback percentages.

Combined with STP, the rakeback returned to players ranged between 30% to 75% (for those on the Legends tier).

BetRivers Poker will likely retain the Legends weekly cashback program, but it could be changed at a later date.

Streamers Could Get Special Treatment

In addition to STP and Legends, RIO also offered a secondary rewards program called StreamR. The program encouraged players to stream their play live on Twitch in exchange for 50% to 110% in additional rakeback based on the number of hours viewers watched in a given month.

StreamR included four levels — the first level required 200 hours of watch time for 50% rakeback, while the fourth level, the highest tier, required 20,000 hours of watch time for 110% rakeback. This level automatically qualified a player for the RIO Team Pro status.

Along with Legends, StreamR could also make a return in the US version of BetRivers Poker USA room.

Potential iRush Rewards

There is a possibility that BetRivers Poker may incorporate its rewards system in conjunction with the existing BetRivers rewards program.

The poker platform of BetRivers Poker is expected to be integrated into BetRivers online casino and sports betting app. Players engaging in real-money wagering on BetRivers accumulate reward points through the iRush Rewards program.

By combining the two rewards programs, players can enjoy an enhanced and more comprehensive product that offers increased incentives and benefits.

Casino & Sports Integrated to Poker Platform

Following the acquisition by RSI, BetRivers Poker will operate under the branding of BetRivers. This integration allows for a comprehensive online gaming experience, as BetRivers is already established in multiple US states, offering online casino and sports betting platforms.

This strategic integration presents a significant cross-sell opportunity, leveraging the existing player base of BetRivers to attract and engage players in the online poker vertical. Players will have the advantage of enjoying both online poker and casino games along with sports betting within the unified platform of BetRivers Poker.

“The precise integration of the two clients is still a work in progress,” said Jason Senti, Head of Run It Once Poker, in an exclusive interview with Poker Industry PRO last year, “but the ultimate expectation is for casino games to be accessible to players through the poker applications, including the desktop client.”

RIO: A History of an Online Poker Upstart

It’s been more than one year since RIO ceased its dot-com online poker operations and paused plans to introduce its innovative platform in the US.

Galfond and his team won legions of fans in the global online poker community when RIO was first announced as a project back in 2016. The site’s innovative and unique features generated significant buzz among players when the platform finally went live in 2018. At the time, RIO stood out from the crowd.

Despite its best efforts, RIO failed to gain enough traction with players to remain open. Galfond cited decreased traffic, development problems, and mounting costs as reasons to shut the site down on January 3, 2022. All real money games and sit & gos were suspended.

But two months later, a strategy for how RIO could enter the US market began to emerge after RSI announced that it had acquired RIO for $5.8 million and would integrate the poker platform into its existing gaming vertical.

Who Is Rush Street Interactive (RSI)?

Rush Street Interactive (RSI) is a Chicago-based gaming and entertainment company. It has online casinos in four US states, conducts online sports betting in 15 states and runs retail sportsbooks in eight states. RSI also has online casino and sports betting operations in Ontario, Colombia, and Mexico.

BetRivers is RSI’s flagship brand in Ontario, and most US states where it operates, with one exception — RSI also uses its SugarHouse brand for online casino and sports betting in Pennsylvania. However, RSI runs BetRivers alongside SugarHouse in PA and doesn’t actively promote the latter.

SugarHouse Casino NJ was RSI’s first online casino when it launched in September 2016, but RSI rebranded its online casino and sportsbook as BetRivers in August 2022.

RSI is not to be confused with Rush Street Gaming, an affiliate of RSI that owns and operates two brick-and-mortar casinos in Pennsylvania and one each in Illinois, New York, and Virginia.

Who Is Phil Galfond?

Phil Galfond is an American professional poker player and entrepreneur. Known in online circles as “OMGClayAiken,” Galfond is well known for high-stakes cash games, primarily $200/$400 stakes and above. He is considered by many as one of the most successful online poker players, with over $10 million in lifetime earnings in online poker.

His biggest achievement came in March 2010 when he won a staggering $1.6 million in online poker in a single day. Galfond also had success in the live segment, with nearly $3 million in total live earnings and three WSOP gold bracelets to his name.

In 2012, Galfond and notable high-stakes players founded Run It Once Training, a poker training site. Over the years, this platform has flourished, with a remarkable roster of 125 coaches contributing valuable content as of September 2019.

Recognizing the worrisome trajectory of online poker in 2016, Galfond announced he is planning on launching his own online poker room that will have “a stable poker economy” at its core. Three years later, Run It Once Poker was launched in public beta in 2019.

The platform was praised for its innovative features and got plenty of media buzz. Nearly a year after the site launched, Galfond issued the “Phil Galfond Challenge” to generate interest in his fledgling site.

He extended an open invitation to any player to engage in a high-stakes, heads-up battle on his site, with a large side bet to sweeten the deal. Half a dozen pro poker players eagerly expressed their interest, and the first battle started just a week later.

The challenge did drive interest to his online poker room but was not enough to get enough traction. Ultimately, on January 3, 2022, the room ceased operations. At the time, Galfond said RIO was being shut down as a necessary precursor to entering the regulated US market.

Lately, Galfond has been quite active on social media, launching a channel on YouTube where he regularly posts videos. His new channel has been doing quite well, with each video garnering thousands of views. He also expanded his reach with Phil Galfond’s Newsletter launch to share his take on the poker world.

Poker Night in America

Assuming RSI adopts a multi-channel strategy, BetRivers Poker US will likely include links to the trove of poker content it has recently acquired.

RSI completed its acquisition of Poker Night in America — a popular series that features cash games and Sit & Go action and airs nationally on the CBS Sports Network — in August 2022. At the time, CEO Richard Schwartz lauded Poker Night for its “deep library of poker TV content and media creation capabilities that will help to further build out the BetRivers network.”

Schwartz added that the Poker Night and RIO acquisitions represented “two tuck-ins [that] will position us well for when we eventually launch online poker, and the associated strong cross-sell opportunities that poker will bring to our casino and sportsbook verticals.”

Aside from those two developments, the company has been opaque on its US online poker plans. Schwartz hinted last year that poker would play an important part in RSI’s plans to turn profitable by the second half of 2023, so a launch could be coming soon.

PNIA Social Poker App

In 2017, Poker Night in America (PNIA) introduced a social poker app based on their popular TV show. This app allows players to enjoy poker games for free while also giving them the opportunity to win real-world prizes, including poker lessons from top professionals. Additionally, players have a chance to secure a seat on the Poker Night in America TV show.

During its initial years, the app presented an exciting offer where users could enter a sweepstakes contest and compete against renowned poker personalities at the table. These included Phil Hellmuth, Shaun Deeb, Doug Polk, and even Hollywood stars like Jennifer Tilly and Brad Garrett. The prize package not only provided a seat at the table but also covered flights, accommodations, and a $5000 buy-in.

The owner of PNIA collaborated with social games developer KamaGames to create the PNIA social app, utilizing KamaGames’ existing “Pokerist” technology platform. This free-to-play mobile app offers a variety of poker formats, including Sit 'N’ Go and Shootout tournaments. It also includes exciting features like scratch cards, virtual goods stores, daily quests, daily bonuses, and achievements.

It remains to be seen whether RSI has any plans to integrate the Poker Night in America free-to-play app with Run It Once once the site relaunches in the US.

PNIA social poker app is accessible to both Android users and iOS users. Android users can download it from the Play Store, while iOS users can find it on the Apple App Store.

Studio 52

In May 2023, Poker Night in America unveiled its innovative poker show called Studio 52, which received support from various poker celebrities.

This show is being promoted as the first-ever “poker residency” and is broadcasted from a studio located within the lavish residence of Todd Anderson, the founder of Poker Night. Anderson’s opulent Las Vegas mansion spans an impressive 10,000 square feet and boasts luxurious amenities such as a backyard wine cave and an outdoor game pavilion.

Studio 52 features an extensive lineup of prominent poker personalities, including Lon McEachern, Joye Ingram, Jason Somerville, and even the RIO founder Phil Galfond himself.

During the inaugural episode of Studio 52, which premiered on May 15, the BetRivers branding was prominently displayed throughout the show. The episode was live-streamed on popular platforms such as Twitch, YouTube, and the BetRivers Network.

The launch of Studio 52 coincides with RSI’s preparations to introduce an online poker product in the near future.

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BetRivers Poker FAQ

When will the new BetRivers Poker launch?

While Rush Street Interactive hasn’t shared a time frame for when it could start offering online poker in the US, we think the site could go live at some point in late 2024.

Will there be a BetRivers Poker App in the US?

Yes, there will very likely be an app for BetRivers Poker. Run it Once Poker was reportedly developing an app when RSI acquired it in March 2022.

Will there be BetRivers Poker tournaments?

Yes, there will also very likely be BetRivers Poker tournament action once the platform is launched. Although it did not support tournament play before RSI acquired it, inclusion in a future rollout is considered essential if it’s to compete against BetMGM Poker, PokerStars, and WSOP — each of which regularly hosts tournament play.

Will there be a new BetRivers Poker for US players?

Yes! Based on all we know and the recent updates, it looks like there will be a new BetRivers Poker online poker platform launching at some point, in 2024.

Will BetRivers Poker allow international players once the site relaunches?

No, online poker at BetRivers will be exclusively for US players once the site relaunches. It will operate under BetRivers branding but on the Run It Once Poker platform.

Where is BetRivers Poker expected to launch?

BetRivers Poker is expected to go live in Michigan and New Jersey from Day 1, and potentially Delaware as well. BetRivers already operates online casino in all three states. It also operates in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, and Nevada could be an option down the road too.

Will BetRivers Poker share liquidity in the US?

Yes, BetRivers Poker US will likely have a multi-state online poker network from Day 1. BetRivers already operates in Michigan, New Jersey and Delaware. All three states are members of the multi-state online poker compact. BetRivers Poker would take advantage of this compact and launch the shared liquidity network right away.

Does BetRivers Poker have any plans beyond the US market?

While the primary focus would be the US market, it has also considered Ontario, Canada’s largest province. Down the road, it could also make a return to the international dot-com market, but that is unlikely to happen any soon.

Will Phil Galfond be an integral member of the BetRivers Poker US site?

Yes, it has been confirmed that Galfond will have a similar role to his previous one. The company has stated Galfond will be the brand ambassador of the room and will be involved in all decisions involving the product, game features, and policies.

Will BetRivers Poker have 3-Handed SNGs or Spins?

Yes, the 3-handed lottery-style sit-and-go, more commonly known as “Spins,” will be part of the game offerings under the name “SNG Select.”

Why did Run It Once Poker shut down?

Run It Once Poker ceased operations on January 3, 2022. At the time, Phil Galfond, the professional poker player who founded Run It Once Poker, said the platform was being shut down as a necessary step before launching in regulated markets in the US. RSI acquired Run It Once Poker two months later with plans to integrate it into its existing platform.

Is there a Rush Street Interactive online casino? Can I play poker there?

RSI operates online casinos in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and West Virginia under the BetRivers brand. It also runs SugarHouse Casino PA alongside BetRivers in the Keystone State but doesn’t promote it. Each online casino offers video poker, but real money online poker against other players is not currently available.

Does BetRivers have poker?

BetRivers does not currently offer online poker, but its parent company, Rush Street Interactive (RSI), acquired an online poker platform called Run It Once Poker (RIO) in March 2022. RSI has said that it plans to offer online poker in the future.

What is BetRivers?

BetRivers is RSI’s flagship brand for online casino gaming and sports betting. BetRivers is live in 17 US states, including five for online casinos. North of the border, you’ll find BetRivers Casino Ontario and BetRivers Sports Ontario.

Where does BetRivers operate?

The BetRivers brand is active in 14 US states and the Canadian province of Ontario. It offers online and retail sports betting in eight states (DE, IL, IN, MD, MI, NY, PA, and VA) and runs online sportsbooks only in an additional seven (AZ, CO, IA, LA, NJ, OH, and WV). BetRivers also runs online casinos in five states (DE, MI, NJ, PA, and WV). In Ontario, BetRivers offers online casino and sports betting.

Is BetRivers legit?

Yes. BetRivers is a brand owned by RSI, a legitimate and well-respected gaming company. The appropriate authorities license it in all jurisdictions where it has operations, and like all gaming companies, it is under intense regulatory oversight at all times.

What is the BetRivers withdrawal process like?

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