“We’re excited to join such a vibrant community and to unveil this beautiful entertainment venue for all to enjoy,” said Tim Drehkoff, CEO of Rivers Casino Portsmouth and Rush Street Gaming. The new retail BetRivers Sportsbook in Portsmouth allows bettors to wager in person at the casino.īettors using Virginia sportsbook apps have certainly shown an appetite to get in on sports wagering action total mobile sports betting handle has exceeded $4.4 billion in 2022 with December numbers pending. BetRivers launched its mobile app in Virginia on Jan. FanDuel was the first mobile sports wagering app to launch in 2021.
21, the second anniversary of mobile sports wagering going live in Virginia. The sportsbook features club seating, a bar, betting windows, 27 self-service kiosks, and multiple upsized high-definition screens for viewing events.Ĭeremonial first wagers at BetRivers Sportsbook were placed on Jan. Louise Lucas, and House Minority Leader Don Scott placed the ceremonial first wagers at the in-person BetRivers Sportsbook on Saturday, ahead of the casino's grand opening on Monday. Portsmouth Mayor Shannon Glover, Senator L.
Ceremonial First Wagers at Retail Virginia Sportsbook Must be 21+ to participate and present in VA.
