Sports betting at French Lick Casino officially kicked off for the first time in September, and now, you’ve got another new way to play.
Mobile and online betting got up and running October 3
through French Lick Casino and its sports betting partner, Rush Street
Interactive (RSI). This was officially the first mobile/online betting platform
to launch in Indiana, giving sports fans the ability to bet on thousands of
sports with a few simple clicks or taps. You don’t even have to leave your
couch to do it.
Here’s 6 things you’ll want to know about the mobile betting
launch:
You can bet from
anywhere in Indiana:
Indiana’s mobile sports betting market does not require
in-person registration at the casino, so players from anywhere in Indiana can
register and start playing instantly on their mobile phones, desktop or laptop
computers. So even if you’re from Indianapolis, Fort Wayne or South Bend and
have never even visited French Lick in person, you can create an account
through French Lick/RSI and get started.
Just two main
conditions apply:
You must be 21 or older to wager, and you must be physically
located in Indiana to place a mobile or online bet. The system uses geolocation
to ensure players are within the Indiana border when placing a wager. Players
can access their account, deposit or request a withdrawal outside of the state
of Indiana, but are unable to wager when outside Indiana state boundaries.
How to register for a
BetRivers.com Indiana sportsbook account:
From the IN.BetRivers.com website or the app, click the “join
now” button at the top right and follow the prompts to create your account. It
takes just a few minutes and is safe, protected and secure. We use a KYC (know
your customer) service to verify the identity of all customers. In a few
certain cases — for example, if you’ve moved or gotten married recently, didn’t
enter a full middle name or used a nickname — BetRivers.com will request
documents in order to manually verify an account. Again, all this info
submitted is completely safe, protected and secure.
Download the
BetRivers.com mobile app from an Android device:
Google does not allow regulated Indiana casino apps in its
Play Store. The best way to install the app on your Android phone is to visit
IN.BetRivers.com on your web browser and click the “download now” button, then
follow the series of prompts to finish installation.
If using Apple/iOS
devices such as iPhones:
RSI is currently developing an iOS app for Indiana, which is
expected to be released sometime in 2020. Currently, players can access their
account on Apple/iOS devices by visiting IN.BetRivers.com in their web browser.
Once signed in, you’ll be prompted to download the GeoGuard app, which will
geolocate you within the state and give you full access to your account.
On laptop/desktop
computers:
When accessing IN.BetRivers.com, just remember Wi-Fi must be
enabled as landline connections are not permitted.
Once you’re in:
If you’ve used one of the sports wagering kiosks inside
French Lick Casino, you’ll find the interface on the mobile/online version to
be very familiar. Bet on dozens of different college and pro sports with
thousands of different betting options including straight bets, parlays, prop
bets and in-game betting.
RSI has launched sportsbooks in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
with a track record to ensure the user experience is easy, simple and trusted
by players. Their customer service includes a live chat option through the website or app every day from 9:30
a.m. to 2 a.m. Eastern Time, in case you run into any trouble creating your account or getting started.
A perk for new
players:
Subject to Indiana Gaming Commission approval, players will
receive a match bonus up to $250 on their first deposit. BetRivers.com also
offers a rewards program that has been touted as one of the best online loyalty
programs in the industry. The plan is for promotions to be added on the app as
well, for players to enjoy everything from golf to dining to spa to overnight
stays at French Lick Resort.
In-person sports betting is still in play:
You can't beat the convenience of placing a bet from your phone practically anywhere, anytime. But you also can't beat the thrill of being a little closer to the action. You can always place in-person sports bets at French Lick Casino, at the sportsbook counter or 24 hours a day at one of eight self-service kiosks. The buzz picks up Saturday and Sunday with college and NFL games on the 18 TV monitors and two 16-foot LED walls in the viewing area — just get there early enough to snag one of the cozy chairs in the viewing area.