BetRivers

BetRivers is the sportsbook brand of Rush Street Interactive, a Chicago company that has run online betting since 2018. It takes sports bets in 15 states and runs an online casino in five of them. In Delaware it is the only online operator you can use at all.

Below we go through the Second Chance Bet offer, the features regulars rely on, banking and where the app is live.

BetRivers Sportsbook review

New customers: Second Chance Bet up to $500 if Your First Wager Loses

• Deposit at least $10 and place your first cash bet at odds of -200 or longer.
• If that bet loses, BetRivers refunds the stake as a Bonus Bet within 24 hours.
• The cap depends on your state: $500 in IL, IN, LA, MD, MI, PA and VA; $250 in CO, DE and NJ; $100 in AZ, IA, NY, OH and WV.
• Bonus Bets carry 1x playthrough and must be placed on markets at -200 or longer.
• When a Bonus Bet wins you keep the winnings in cash. The bonus stake itself is not returned.
• No promo code is needed when you sign up through our link.
• Must be 21 or older and located in one of the 15 BetRivers states.
• New customers only.

Click HERE to claim the BetRivers welcome offer

BetRivers best features

The welcome offer gets you in the door. These are the things that keep people on the app.

iRush Rewards

Every real-money wager earns two kinds of points. One moves you up through nine loyalty levels across the Gold, Platinum and Black tiers. The other you spend in the Bonus Store on bonus cash, wheel spins or profit boosts.

1x playthrough on all bonus money

BetRivers asks you to wager bonus funds just once before any winnings become cash. That applies to the welcome offer and to anything you pick up from the Bonus Store or daily promos later. The Bonus Bank lets you decide when to apply those funds.

RushPay withdrawals

RushPay approves most withdrawal requests automatically. A PayPal or Venmo cashout can land the same day, sometimes within the hour, with no extra paperwork once your account is verified.

Live streaming and Buy Out

Select games stream free in the app, and the Buy Out button lets you settle a single or a parlay early for a guaranteed amount. If you have joined BetRivers and your parlay is one leg from cashing with a nervous fourth quarter left, that button earns its keep.

Parlay tools and daily boosts

SGP+ lets you stack same game parlays from different matches into one ticket, and Prop Hub gathers player props in one place. Most days there is also a profit boost of 20 to 50 percent in the promos tab, along with PropPacks of pre-built prop combos.

Pros and cons of BetRivers

What we like, and two small things to keep in mind.

Pros

✅ A losing first bet comes back as a Bonus Bet, up to $500 in seven states

✅ 1x playthrough on every bonus

✅ RushPay withdrawals are often paid the same day

✅ iRush Rewards points on every wager, with a Bonus Store to spend them in

✅ Live streaming, Buy Out and SGP+ are all built into the app

Cons

❌ The refund cap is $100 in some states, so check yours before sizing that first bet

❌ The first bet must be at -200 or longer, so heavy favorites do not qualify

How to get started with BetRivers

1. Click HERE to open your BetRivers account. No promo code is needed.
2. Enter your name, date of birth, address and the last four digits of your Social Security number.
3. Download the iOS or Android app, or stay on the website, and allow location access.
4. Deposit at least $10 using PayPal, a debit card, online banking or another listed method.
5. Find a market at -200 or longer and build your first cash bet.
6. Place it. If it loses, your Bonus Bet refund arrives within 24 hours.
7. Use the Bonus Bet on any market at -200 or longer and keep whatever it wins.

What can you bet on with BetRivers?

Once you have signed up with BetRivers you will find the standard markets plus some parlay tools of its own.

Moneyline: Pick the winner of a game or match.

Point spread: Bet on a team to cover a set margin.

Totals: Wager on whether the combined score finishes over or under the posted line.

Parlays and SGP+: Combine several legs for a bigger payout, including same game parlays stacked across different games.

Player props: Prop Hub lists individual player markets such as passing yards or points.

Live betting: Odds update through the game, and you can Buy Out of an open bet before it settles.

Sports covered by BetRivers

BetRivers prices more than 20 sports, including these.

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Boxing
• College basketball
• College football
• Football
• Golf
• Hockey
• MMA
• Motorsports
• Rugby
• Soccer
• Tennis

Banking at BetRivers

You can fund your account with a debit or credit card, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, online banking, the BetRivers Play+ prepaid card, PayNearMe, a wire transfer or cash at a partner casino cage. The minimum deposit is $10.

Withdrawals go back out through PayPal, Venmo, online banking, Play+, debit card, a mailed check or cash at the cage. PayPal and Venmo payouts usually arrive the same day through RushPay, online banking takes 1-3 business days and a check takes longer. Verify your account soon after you sign up so your first withdrawal does not get held up.

Where is BetRivers available?

BetRivers takes online sports bets in 15 states, and its online casino is also open in Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The app checks your location, so you need to be inside a listed state to bet.

• Arizona
• Colorado
• Delaware
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Louisiana
• Maryland
• Michigan
• New Jersey
• New York
• Ohio
• Pennsylvania
• Virginia
• West Virginia

Sign up here to get started.

FAQs

Can I use BetRivers on my phone and my computer?

Yes. There are apps for iPhone and Android, and the full sportsbook also runs in a desktop or mobile browser through your state's BetRivers site.

Is BetRivers safe and legal?

BetRivers holds a license from the gaming regulator in each of its 15 states and is run by Rush Street Interactive, a company listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Do I pay tax on winnings?

Sports betting winnings count as taxable income in the United States. BetRivers reports large wins where the law requires it, and you can download your account history to help with filing.

How old do I have to be?

You must be at least 21 in every state where BetRivers operates, and you have to be physically inside that state when you place a bet.

How fast are payouts?

PayPal and Venmo withdrawals are usually paid the same day thanks to RushPay, and online banking takes 1-3 business days. A mailed check is the slow option.

What happens if my first bet wins?

You keep the winnings in cash and the Second Chance Bet goes unused, since the refund only kicks in on a loss. Either way you earn iRush Rewards points on that first wager. Ready to go? Click here to claim Second Chance Bet up to $500 if Your First Wager Loses.

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