Updates Arrive:
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! BetRivers Poker, baby! Got the news straight from the horse's mouth - Rush Street Interactive (RSI), the big kahuna behind BetRivers Poker, is rollin' with the punches and movin' in on multiple states for their online poker operations.
Now that Pennsylvania's hittin' the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) and got Governor Josh Shapiro's John Hancock, it's all systems go, y'all! According to the big wigs at RSI, BetRivers Poker is gon' offer more action, bigger pots, and a lot more competition by mixin' up players from multiple states on one sweet BetRivers platform. So get ready, poker enthusiasts, cause it's gonna be a wild ride!
Merlin's beard, BetRivers Poker's already made a splash in Pennsylvania, and now they're eyein' a bigger pond. As for the specifics - which states, when, and all that jibber-jabber - RSI ain't spillin' the beans just yet. But they're hittin' it hard in New Jersey and Michigan, both MSIGA heavy hitters, so it's looking like it'll be a four or five-state network, mark my words!
And get this, folks - ol' BetRivers ain't just a one-trick pony. They're aimin' to shake things up in Delaware and maybe even West Virginia, too, if they can wrangle those chaotic states to the table. By year's end, they could be dominatin' a five-state shared liquidity network, maybe becoming the one and only with that level of multi-state presence, say what now?
Now, you might think BetRivers is just a gonna-be newbie in the online poker game, but guess again, buckaroo! Pennsylvania ain't their first rodeo - they're workin' it hard, and their player pool ain't exactly pitiful, even compared to the more established competition.
Their poker games and tournaments are fillin' up nicely during prime time, so don't underestimate them. They started modest, relying mostly on whisper campaigns and a little help from Phil Galfond, founder of Run It Once Poker, and BetRivers' lead ambassador. But they ain't been slackin'.
They kicked off a raucous Rakeback Revolution, rebating all that rake through rewards, overlays, and promotions, and extended it back in February, makin' it a permanent fixture. They've stepped up their marketing game, too, with Phil Hellmuth leadin' the charge as their marquee ambassador. The software's been gettin' upgrades, and they're just about ready to unleash Progressive Knockouts (PKOs) once that shared liquidity network is up and runnin'. But hey, they been draggin' their feet on the expansion front - until now, that is!
RSI's papers will spill the beans about their online poker platform and their player pool expansion plans during an investor call and a comms release, so keep your eyes peeled, poker peeps. Gonna be an interesting ride, don't ya think?
Sources:
- Rush Street Interactive Press Release (April 18, 2023)
- Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA)
- Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB)
- Rush Street Interactive Quarters 1 Earnings Call Transcript (April 19, 2023)
- News from Rush Street Interactive (RSI) reveals their expanding presence in the online poker world, aiming for multiple states with BetRivers Poker.
- Pennsylvania, now a part of the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), will see BetRivers Poker offering more action, bigger pots, and increased competition across states.
- Likely to join Pennsylvania are states like New Jersey and Michigan, already experiencing BetRivers Poker operations, hinting at a four or five-state network.
- Ambitiously, RSI is considering spreading to Delaware and West Virginia, aiming to dominate a five-state shared liquidity network by year's end.
- Casinos and gambling experts may see RSI's online poker expansion as a significant entrance into the casino-and-gambling industry, given BetRivers Poker's growing player pool.
- Sports enthusiasts should also keep an eye on BetRivers Poker, as sports betting trends continue to blur the lines between casino games, poker, and lotteries.
- Despite being a new player in the online poker scene, BetRivers Poker boasts a solid player pool thanks to their poker culture and the influence of personalities such as Phil Galfond and Phil Hellmuth.
- RSI will officially reveal their online poker platform and player pool expansion plans during an investor call and a press release, promising a thrilling ride for poker enthusiasts following gambling trends in casino culture and responsible gambling practices.
