Rush Street Interactive Thursday announced it is the first U.S.-based online casino and sports betting company to receive RG Check iGaming Accreditation from the Responsible Gambling Council for its BetRivers.com and PlaySugarHouse.com sites.
RG Check is regarded as the world’s most comprehensive and rigorous responsible gaming accreditation program. Developed to meet or exceed all existing responsible gaming regulatory requirements, it is valid for three years and accreditation is reviewed by a panel of independent responsible gaming specialists.
“Receiving RG Check Accreditation is a testament to our commitment and execution of RSI’s corporate social responsibility strategy, which includes the continued implementation of the Company’s responsible gaming initiatives,” said RSI CEO Richard Schwartz in a statement. “We want to ensure our valued customers and employees are equipped with the tools and resources necessary to help ensure a culture of safe, fair, and fun gaming experiences.”
Rush Street Interactive is currently live in thirteen states and Columbia’s regulated gaming market in South America. BetRivers real-money online casino and sportsbook will go live in Ontario, Canada on April 4, becoming the third country where RSI operates real-money online gaming.
RG Check accreditation is mandated for all igaming operators entering the Ontario marketplace by iGaming Ontario. Operators in Ontario have two years after being licensed to be accredited. RSI achieved accreditation two years ahead of the mandated schedule.
“RGC commends BetRivers.com and PlaySugarHouse.com for achieving RG Check Accreditation,” said Responsible Gambling Council CEO Shelley White in a statement. “This achievement represents RSI’s commitment to transparency, player safeguards, duty of care, and continuous improvement, as well as contributes to creating a culture of responsible gambling and sustainable play. RG Check is an invaluable tool for managing risk and increasing the effectiveness of RG programming. RGC is proud to provide continuous support to RSI’s harm minimization efforts.”
