Rush Street Interactive (RSI) has announced that its award-winning BetRivers Sportsbook has become an official partner of the New Orleans Pelicans.

As part of the agreement, BetRivers’ branding will appear throughout the home arena of the Pelicans, the Smoothie King Center, while VIP-themed Chairman’s Club will be rebranded as the BetRivers Chairman Lounge.

“The Pelicans partnership and BetRivers Chairman Lounge is an RSI investment to enhance fans’ watching and wagering experiences inside the Smoothie King Center, as well as emphasize our commitment to Louisiana sports throughout the state. We are thrilled to have our BetRivers sportsbook in the Bayou State and are proud to be the official partner of the New Orleans Pelicans, with its core of young, talented players and exciting future,” Richard Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer of RSI, said.

“New Orleans and Louisiana are home to some of the most passionate sports fans in the country, and it was important for us to partner with an online sportsbook such as BetRivers that delivers the high-quality experience that these fans expect and deserve. We appreciate the support of RSI and BetRivers and look forward to their increased presence in the Smoothie King Center,” Dennis Lauscha, president of the New Orleans Pelicans, said.