Arizona
Rush Street Interactive Fully Launches BetRivers Online Sportsbook in Arizona
Rush Street Interactive, Inc., a leading online sports betting and casino company in the United States, today announced that its award-winning BetRivers online sportsbook is fully launched in Arizona. Sports fans aged 21 and over can now register, deposit funds, wager, and withdraw payouts quickly and securely from the BetRivers Sportsbook app for iOS and Android.
The BetRivers online sportsbook offers thousands of betting options on various leagues, games, and players, as well as other innovative features including betting tips, an advanced stats center and player search functionality, a wide library of live streaming content and real time game tracker visualizations. RSI’s mobile sportsbook app was recently rated #3 out of 35 mobile sportsbook apps in the United States market last month by independent gaming research firm Eilers & Krejcik.
“We are excited to bring our industry leading gaming platform to Arizona, marking the second state in as many months where we have launched online sports betting,” said Richard Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer of RSI. “Moreover, with the sports calendar in full swing, and with the Arizona Cardinals near the top of the NFL, BetRivers could not be arriving in Arizona at a better time. We invite Arizonans to experience the huge volume of betting content and first-rate customer service we have to offer and see why BetRivers is the preferred sportsbook of more and more Americans.”
In August, RSI announced a multi-year market access partnership with the Arizona Rattlers, a long-tenured professional indoor football franchise in Phoenix. The Arizona Rattlers are one of the most accomplished professional sports teams in Arizona and are coming off a successful 2021 season where the team advanced to the Indoor Football League’s championship game, the United Bowl.
Mr. Schwartz said, “We are grateful for the trust and partnership of the Arizona Rattlers as well as the Arizona Department of Gaming, and look forward to delivering responsible, player-first entertainment to sports enthusiasts across the state.”
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The Arizona Department of Gaming (“ADG”) has taken action against an overseas gaming company in Curaçao that is allegedly operating illegal online gaming sites, Bovada.com and Bovada.lv (Bovada), accessible to Arizona residents. Following an investigation into the matter, the ADG sent a cease-and-desist letter to Harp Media B.V., which operates Bovada, on November 8, 2024.
The operation of Bovada in Arizona is alleged to be a felony criminal enterprise and Bovada has been directed to desist from any future illegal gambling operations or activities of any type in Arizona. Due to the unregulated and illegal online gaming offerings on Bovada, Harp Media B.V. is claimed to be in violation of Arizona gaming laws, including:
- Promotion of Gambling (Felony) — Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 13-3303.
- Illegal Control of an Enterprise (Felony) — Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 13-2312.
- Money Laundering (Felony) — Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 13-2317.
Harp Media B.V. has been directed to immediately cease all online (or other) gambling operations and activities in Arizona, and take the necessary steps to immediately prevent and exclude Arizona residents from gambling on their websites.
“We are actively monitoring the evolving landscape of online gaming and taking proactive steps like this helps us protect Arizona’s communities and economy from illegal activities,” said Jackie Johnson, Director of the ADG. “Our enforcement team is committed to preventing unauthorized operations from establishing a foothold here. Arizona will not be a safe haven for unlicensed or unlawful gaming, nor will we allow unlawful entities to compromise the integrity of gaming within our state.”
In light of these developments, the Arizona Department of Gaming urges residents to exercise caution with online gaming activities. Only legal, regulated operations provide important consumer protections not found in the illegal market, helping ensure a safer experience for participants. Certain online event wagering is legal in Arizona. A list of all licensed and regulated event wagering operators legally taking bets in Arizona can be found on the Department’s website at gaming.az.gov.
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Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $732 million on sports in September of 2024, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming. This represents an approximate 20% increase when compared to September of 2023.
The state collected approximately $3.96 million in privilege fees in the month. You can view the full September report on the ADG website: LINK.
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