Review of BetRivers Sportsbook Colorado

Table of Contents

1. Background & License Info
2. Who Can Wager at BetRivers Sports
3. Betting Software & Game Variety
4. Deposit & Withdrawal Options

5. Bonuses & Promotions
6. iRUSH Loyalty Rewards
7. Customer Support Services
8. Conclusion: Pros & Cons

BetRivers Sportsbook Review – Background Briefing

BetRivers is a multi-state, multi-channel iGaming operation owned by Rush Street Gaming. The name, BetRivers, is taken from the company’s multiple “Rivers Casino” branded gaming properties, located in Illinois, New York and Pennsylvania; the oldest of which is Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, opened in 2009. Responsible for Rush Street’s aptly titled digital wing of operations is Rush Street Interactive (RSI), which wasted no time partnering with the famous J.P. McGill’s Hotel & Casino to bring online sports betting to Colorado. Both RSI and J.P. McGill’s are licensed by the Colorado Division of Gaming (CDoG), giving the partnership the go ahead to provide interactive sports betting in the state.

BetRivers received the CDoG’s first online sports betting license. On the morning of May 1, 2020, BetRivers became one of four iGaming operators to go live at the earliest possible moment, according to provisions of the recently enacted online gambling laws of Colorado. The brand’s reputation precedes its website, having launched previous interactive sportsbooks in the regulated markets of of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Pennsylvania, as well as New Jersey under the domain PlaySugerHouse.com. Its New Jersey operation was the first to go live in 2016, and was responsible for the launch of the nation’s first legally licensed online sportsbook in 2018.

Who Can Wager at BetRivers Sportsbook Colorado?

Anyone of or above the legal gambling age (21+) that is physically located within the borders of the state of Colorado is eligible to create an account, make a deposit, and place a wager at BetRivers CO. Technically, all but one of those things can be done from any location; all except for the actual facilitation of betting. You do not need to be in Colorado to open an account, make a deposit, or request a withdrawal. However, you cannot place a bet outside the state.

Also note that anyone who’s name actively appears on the Voluntary Self-Exclusion list maintained by Colorado will not be permitted to use this or any other sportsbook in the state, neither online nor on land.

Variety of Sports Lines and Betting Software

BetRivers presents Colorado sports fans with the fastest growing and, at time of writing, second largest variety of betting lines in the market. The latest addition to the roster is eSports, with betting on professional CS:GO tournaments now on the menu. The sportsbook finally received Apple’s approval to publish its iOS mobile app in the Apple App Store, completing the developer’s goal for universal optimization. The relentless expansion of its product and sports lines makes clear BetRivers’ mission to dominate the Colorado sports gambling market in every way possible.

Software & Compatibility

We’ve sampled every single Colorado sportsbook website and mobile app, comparing their qualities and shortcomings. Since launching its iOS app on October 15, BetRivers now scores incredibly high on that leaderboard. The in-browser and mobile versions of the website are almost identical, and so simple to navigate, any novice should be able to figure it out with ease.

There’s no clutter. The sports and lines are clear. The color scheme is easy on the eyes. Plus, you can adjust the odds to appear in your preferred format; US moneyline odds, EU decimal odds, or UK fractional odds. (See How to Read Betting Odds to learn more.) Overall, it’s a very well thought-out and purposefully designed system. 

Desktop / Laptop Computer: BetRivers CO is compatible with all operating systems (PC, Mac, Linux / Ubuntu) and browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari).

Mobile Smartphone / Tablet: Android and iOS users can access the website directly in their mobile browser, or download the app for easy, one-tap access from their mobile desktop. The iOS app is available in the Apple App Store. Google does not permit gambling apps, so you’ll need to visit the CO BetRivers website to download the app directly.  

Sports Lines (23)

All of the major sporting events, at both professional and collegiate levels where applicable, are available for wagering at BetRivers CO. They include:

• Aussie Rules
• Badminton
• Baseball (MLB)
• Basketball (NBA, NCAAB, EuroLeague, EuroCup, FIBA, Finland, France, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Spain, Turkey, VTB)
• Boxing
• Cricket (IPL, ICC / T20 World Cup, International One Day)
• Cycling (Tour De France)
• Darts (PDC World Championship, European Championship)
• eSports (CS:GO)
• Floorball (Sweden)
• Football (NFL, NCAAF)
• Golf (PGA Tour, European Tour, Champions tour, Ryder Cup, Solheim Cup, The Majors, Presidents Cup)
• Handball (World Championship, Champions League, Denmark, France, Germany, Norway, Spain, Sweden)
• Hockey (NHL, KHL, Denmark, Finland, France, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland)
• MMA (UFC, Bellator, Glory)
• Motorsports (Formula 1, NASCAR, Rally)
• Olympic Games (Medal Specials)
• Rugby (Union & League)
• Snooker (Championship League, The Masters)
• Soccer (Champions League, World Cup, Euro, Europa, UEFA, COPA Libertadores,
  COPA Sudamericana, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Scotland, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela.)
• Table Tennis (Russia)
• Tennis (Grand Slam, ATP Singles/Doubles, Challenger Singles/Doubles, ITF Men’s & Women’s Singles/Doubles)
• Volleyball (Belgium, Poland, Russia)

BetRivers Payment Methods – Speed & Availability

We recently reviewed the range of payments at all Colorado online sportsbook, and found that BetRivers leads the market in number of deposit methods (tied with BeMGM), and has the second largest list of withdrawal options. Among those payment methods are the state’s two most popular forms of payment – PayPal, the preferred web wallet of Americans everywhere – and Play+, the prepaid card designed specifically for the US’s burgeoning online gambling industry.

• Learn more about PayPal eWallet
• Learn more about Play+ Prepaid Card

The chart below depicts all deposit and withdrawals methods supported at BetRivers CO.

Bet Rivers Sports Betting Bonuses & Promotions

On the surface, the promotional offerings of CO BetRivers seem analogous with most of their competitors. They have a juicy welcome bonus package, and they run daily and weekly specials targeting the most popular in-season sports. However, when looking deeper into the bonus terms and VIP program, we found BetRivers marketing campaign to be far superior to their rivals, and one every betting fan, of every caliber, can truly appreciate.

Below are some of the ongoing promotions at BetRivers Sportsbook. This is not a complete list. Additional promos are constantly coming and going with the ebb and flow of specific sports seasons, championships and special events. Be sure to check the BetRivers Promotions page for details on current offers.

100% up to $250 Welcome Bonus

“Make your first deposit with bonus code: 250MATCH to receive an additional 100% up to $250 in 1x Bonus Money because you deserve more!”

New members who use the bonus code 250MATCH will receive a 100% up to $250 welcome bonus on their first deposit. You can enter the promo code while registering your new player account, or while making that initial purchase. A minimum deposit of $10 is required to receive the bonus, with a deposit of $250 or more earning the maximum bonus of $250.

The bonus terms call for just 1x playthrough of the deposit + bonus (a.k.a. wagering requirements). First, you’ll need to play through your deposit amount one time. This will release the bonus credits into your balance. Next, play through the bonus amount one time, and you’ll be eligible to withdrawal.

Daily Odds Boost

“From Moneylines to Spreads and Props to Parlays, get in the ACTION with the best prices in the industry on the games and storylines YOU want to bet!”

Each day, BetRivers chooses special lines from the most popular betting events to promote odds boosts on. Bet any of the chosen lines, and you’ll get an implied probability increase. 

NFL Sunday 50% Profit Boost

“Simply log in every Sunday and receive a 50% Profit Boost to use on the NFL!”

Every week, bettors are privy to a 50% profit boost on one Sunday NFL game. To take advantage of the promotion, login to CO BetRivers anytime on Sunday and place a wager on any one of that day’s NFL games. Be sure to checkmark the ‘Profit Boost’ box on the bet slip when placing the wager. If you win the bet, and your profit is boosted by 50%. The maximum wager on profit boosted bets is $50, with a maximum total profit boost of $250. 

iRR Rewards Loyalty Program

The VIP program at BetRivers is the most constant and rewarding promotion of all, where players choose their own bonuses, and use loyalty points to buy them. You’ll learn all about it in the next section of this review.

BetRivers iRUSH Rewards Loyalty Program 

iRUSH Rewards (iRR) is the VIP loyalty program of BetRivers in Colorado. It was designed to benefit each and every member of the real money sports betting site, from the occasional low-limit bettor, to the elite high roller. Every wager made is converted into a dual points system – Loyalty Points (LP) and Bonus Store Points (BSP). LP determines the VIP status of the member, while BSP are used to purchase all sorts of promotional offers from the Bonus Store. And of course, the higher your VIP level, the more perks you receive; things like VIP birthday gifts, a dedicated account manager, invites to exclusive events, a free Apple or Android device, and more.

iRUSH Loyalty Tiers

As depicted in the chart below, iRR encompasses eleven tiers. The first ten are numbers, 1 thru 10, with the final, eleventh stage known simply as ELITE. This stage can be only be reached by invitation. Have a look at the chart to see what types of rewards each VIP level is privy to.

Note regarding the “Elite” Tier: If you are a high rolling member of BetRivers who’s reached Tier 8+, and believe you deserve future promotion to Elite status, do not hesitate to communicate your feelings to your dedicated VIP manager. It never hurts to get their attention early, increasing your odds of receiving a timely invite as you progress through the tiers.

BetRivers CO Bonus Store

When it comes to promotions, the majority of BetRivers bonuses and free bets are found right here in the Bonus Store. This is a great advantage for members who would prefer to choose their own rewards, rather than claiming the generic promotions of most competitors.

Items currently available in the BetRivers iRR Bonus Store include:

Bonus Money: Spend anywhere from 200-20,000 BSP to purchase an instant bonus worth $2.50-$400.00, with just 1x wagering requirements.

Bonus Wheel Spin: Members can apply 100-25,000 BSP to buy a ‘Bonus Wheel Spin’. Every spin guarantees a bonus with a random value. The more you pay for the wheel spin, the higher the bonus values on the wheel will be. ($1-$bonus 10 for 100 points; $1-$20 bonus for 150 points; $3-$20 bonus for 300 points; all the way up to $250-$2,000 for 25,000 points.)

Free Sports Bet: BSP can also be exchanged for free bets, featuring 1x wagering requirements. 200 points gets you a $5 free bet; 1,000 points is worth a #30 free bet; 7,000 points buys a $250 free bet.

Profit Boost: If you’re certain a bet will win, you can use BSP to purchase a profit boost for it. Be sure to check the box on your bet slip to apply the profit boost. Boosts are available at a rate of 100 points for a 25% boost on a max $5 bet; 750 points for a 15% boost on a max $75 bet; and 2,000 points for a 20% boost on a max $200 bet.

How do I Earn Loyalty and Bonus Store Points?

LP and BSP are earned each time you place a real money bet. The amount of points depends on whether you’re placing a standard bet, or a multi-pick parlay. The chart below shows the number of points earned, based on the size of the bet, and number of picks. Any non-parlay is considered a 1-pick bet. Note that all bets are cumulative. Placing a $3 bet to win, and a $9 bet to win, equates to two $6 bets, worth 2 LP/BSP.

BetRivers Customer Care Quality & Support Options

BetRivers CO offers customer care via live chat, email and a comprehensive help center (FAQ). In our experience, the support team has been very professional, knowledgeable, and courteous.

Live Chat: Should you require immediate assistance, BetRivers live chat representatives are online daily from 7:30am to 12:00am (MDT).

Email Support: Any email queries will be answered during the same hours as live chat availability. Most emails are answered within 1-3 hours.

Help Center: For basic answers to the most common questions, you can refer to the website’s help pages. This section offers searchable results within the following categorical topics: Registration, My Account, Geolocation, Bonuses, Deposits, Withdrawals, Sports Betting, Mobile, Responsible Gaming and Technical Concerns. 

Conclusion: Is BetRivers CO the Right Choice for You?

Based on the findings of our CO BetRivers Sportsbook review, we believe this operator has a lot of perks for the average Coloradan. To summarize, we’ve compiled a quick list of the most affable qualities, as well as some potential turn-offs.

Pros – Things We Think you’ll Love

Universal Optimization: You can access BetRivers Sports from any computer, smartphone or tablet with an internet connection. Mobile users don’t need to download an app for Android or iOS, but can do so if they prefer.

Diversity of Betting: This sportsbook has every major sporting event you can think of, plus a throng of minor ones, both professional and collegiate; domestic and international. You can even bet on major eSports tournaments.

Simple Navigation: Via browser or app, BetRivers is very straight forward. The user interface makes it simple to navigate between account info, sports lines, bet slips, promotions, and anything else you may be looking for.

Endless Player-Choice Promotions: We rank the iRR Rewards Program as Colorado’s best promotional campaign. Active bettors are constantly earning points towards the Bonus Store, where you can purchase bonuses, free bets, random bonus wheel spins, and profit boosts.

More Ways to Pay & Get Paid: BetRivers has one of the most extensive lists of payment options in the state, including America’s favorite web wallet, PayPal, and an instant cash withdrawal option via Play+.

Cons – What They Could Do Better

Online Racebook: BetRivers Sportsbook chose not to extend its services to the horse race betting market. If you were hoping to bet on both sports and ponies within the same online betting portal, this could be a deal breaker. (See our Online Racebooks section for more info.)

24/7 Live Chat: Ideally, we’d like to see a live chat support center open 24 hours a day. Customer support is only live from 7:30am to 12:00am (MDT). If you have any questions after midnight (that the Help Center can’t answer), you’ll have to wait until the following morning for a response.