BetRivers Ontario Sportsbook Review November 2024

BetRivers Sports is available in Ontario right now. In fact, it was among a few legal Canadian sportsbooks that launched the market in April. 

Rush Street Interactive has been successful at securing licenses for BetRivers in many American states. Nothing less was expected when it came to Ontario.

The Canadian national government approved single sports betting in June 2021, as opposed to just parlay betting. Ontario became the first province to take advantage of this decision when it launched regulated online sports betting on April 4, 2022.

BetRivers is one of the notable brands that's seeking success in the Loyalist Province. It has performed relatively well in the States thanks to its range of markets, many banking options and fast payouts. We'll discuss whether BetRivers Ontario can replicate this same success in the Canadian market. 

This online operator started out offering a social gaming platform under PlaySugarHouse. The BetRivers brand came about later when Rush Street Interactive began operating land-based casinos under the "Rivers" name. BetRivers has made its parent company proud by operating with integrity across all markets and hasn't experienced any major incidents.

The BetRivers odds and margins are slightly better than the competition. This online sportsbook features competitive odds in most markets, including Canadian favourites like hockey, football and basketball.

The following example illustrates BetRivers faring better than competitors on an NHL betting line:

This betting site doesn't offer a truly differentiated gaming experience through features alone. However, BetRivers does offer more in this department than the average operator. It provides live streaming, stats, tips and "House Specials." The House Specials refer to unique prop bets that aren't available elsewhere in the sports betting industry.

BetRivers typically offers more sports betting markets than the average site. It covers 26 sports in many states, versus 20–24 for the average sportsbook. Of course, its ON markets include local favourites, such as the CFL, MLB, NHL, NBA and NFL betting. The BetRivers Ontario esports coverage is quite impressive too.

As it is the case with other places where it operates, BetRivers Ontario offers many banking options. It accepts Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, online banking, BetRivers Play+ Card, PayNearMe and cash. Since this is Canada sports betting, it also accepts Interac.

Withdrawal methods include PayPal, online banking, BetRivers Play+, cash and Interac. The minimum deposit and withdrawal are both $10.

The BetRivers desktop option offers a solid experience. Markets are readily accessible on the left-hand side, while odds are clearly visible in the middle. The BetRivers Ontario site layout also includes links to features such as live streaming and House Specials.

The News Feed is the only forgettable part of the desktop experience. Available on the right-hand side, it doesn't add anything to the equation and clutters the screen. All it does is display semi-big casino and sports betting winners.

We believe that the BetRivers Ontario mobile sports betting experience is above average. We've used the BetRivers app when reviewing other markets and are pleased with it. Our only complaint is that the pages load a bit slowly. Ratings from the App Store and Google Play are as follows:

• BetRivers app at the App Store - 3.2/5 average rating
• BetRivers app at Google Play - 2.9/5 average rating

BetRivers operates a safe and secure website. It protects sports bettors' data and banking details through Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). SSL is the same technology that all major websites use to ward off hackers.

Thanks to Rush Street Interactive, BetRivers provides further trust through its many licenses. It currently holds licenses in the following states:

• Arizona
• Colorado
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Louisiana
• Michigan
• New York
• Pennsylvania
• Virginia

Comparison Summary

Betway Ontario

• Already popular in the Canadian sports betting market (unregulated provinces)
• Many banking options

PointsBet Ontario

• Many markets

Unibet Ontario

• Strong brand reputation

BetRivers is on a tier below industry heavyweights like BetMGM, Caesars, DraftKings and FanDuel. However, it definitely leads second-tier Ontario competitors, such as Betway, PointsBet and Unibet. 

• ⭐️ Live streaming
• ⭐️ Tips

The BetRivers Sportsbook features certainly enhanced our experience during the review process. We appreciate the tips that are available for some games. These tips provide helpful trends that can make the difference between a winning and losing bet. Live streaming provides a way to watch games for free directly through the BetRivers website.

BetRivers offers all the wager types that are available at many top betting sites. The following bet types are especially popular at BetRivers Ontario:

• Moneyline - An outright bet on which team will win a game. A moneyline handicaps the favourite and underdog to ensure betting on both sides.
• Over/under - A wager on whether two teams will combine for over or under a given point total.
• Point spread - Spread betting refers to when each team needs to cover its respective point spread.
• Prop bets - Wagers that don't have anything to do with the actual match winner.
• Live betting - In-play betting offers quick wagers in the middle of games.

You can sign up at BetRivers Ontario from anywhere. You'll only need to be within the province when depositing and betting. This sportsbook uses gelocation software to ensure that you're within ON before allowing a deposit.

You also need to be the legal betting age, which is 19 years old in Ontario. BetRivers Ontario reserves the right to verify your identity during the deposit and/or withdrawal process.

You can sign up at this sportsbook in 5 simple steps:

1. ✅ Select the Join Now button.
2. ✅ Enter your state, email, password.
3. ✅ Link your existing Rivers Casino account (if applicable) to BetRivers.
4. ✅ Enter your name, address and birth date.
5. ✅ Confirm your age and agree to the general to complete your BetRivers account.

Downloading the BetRivers Sportsbook App in Ontario

We quickly downloaded the BetRivers app through the iOS App Store. Of course, it's available through Google Play as well. After completing the download, we experienced a slight lag with the page loading. However, the lag was barely noticeable and didn't truly hamper our experience.

BetRivers Ontario provides sports bettors with a wealth of deposit options. It also offers plenty of ways to withdraw winnings.

Deposit & Withdrawal Options:

How to Deposit and Place Your First BetRivers Ontario Wager:

You can deposit and make your first BetRivers ON bet as follows:

• Register for an account (covered under How to Register and Play).
• Visit the cashier section.
• Enter how much you'd like to deposit.
• Select a banking option.
• Confirm the transaction and wait for your funds to arrive.
• Visit the sportsbook section.
• Select one or more outcomes and add them to your betslip.
• Confirm the bets and wait for the results.

BetRivers Ontario undoubtedly offers favourite Canadian sports betting markets like the CFL, MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL. It also features plenty of winter sports too, such as Alpine skiing, bobsleigh, cross-country skiing and curling. It provides some more-obscure sports as well, including darts, futsal and water polo.

BetRivers DFS Betting in Ontario

BetRivers doesn't offer daily fantasy sports betting in any market. It's highly unlikely to change this position in Ontario and begin providing DFS contests.

Ontario is easily the biggest province in Canada. Therefore, it is also the most lucrative of the Canadian sports betting markets. BetRivers—as well as other sportsbooks—is making a heavy marketing push in the Loyalist Province. It offers its most betting markets here.

BetRivers Official Partners in Ontario

The Ontario sports betting market is officially live. Therefore, some online sportsbooks are expected to partner with some local teams. With BetRivers Ontario live, though, it could develop partnerships with any of the following Toronto teams:

• Argonauts (CFL)
• Blue Jays (MLB)
• FC (MLS)
• Maple Leafs (NHL)
• Raptors (NBA)

BetRivers Retail Locations in Ontario

Rush Street Interactive has opened a BetRivers retail sportsbook wherever it offers online sports betting. That said, we believe it'll launch a land-based location somewhere in Ontario. We just can't be sure on when or where.

Legal Sports Betting at BetRivers Ontario

Ontarians have been the first to experience single-game betting legally in Canada. The ON market officially launched on April 4, 2022. As expected, BetRivers Sportsbook was among the first to go online on the fourth. 

Any responsible sports betting company should look out for vulnerable sports bettors. BetRivers has done so in every market it serves so far. There is no doubt that it will provide the same services in Ontario. Currently, BetRivers gives sports gamblers the option to self-exclude themselves from the site for 1–5 years.

We envision BetRivers Ontario doing very well for multiple reasons. It offers many betting markets, lots of banking options and fast withdrawals. We would like to see BetRivers remove the News Feed feature, as it's pointless. Other than this, though, we only have good things to say about this operator.