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US – NBA All-Star Chauncey Billups places Colorado’s first bet
By Phil - 4 May 2020
Five-time NBA All-Star and NBA Finals MVP Chauncey Billups once again made history in the state of Colorado Friday morning.
On the same day Rush Street Interactive (RSI) launched BetRivers.com, the first online sportsbook in the state of Colorado, the legendary former University of Colorado star became the first resident to place a legal bet, placing $100 on Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy to win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year at +2000.
Billups, a three-time high school Mr. Basketball in the state of Colorado and 1997 consensus All-American for the Buffs, spent six of his 20 NBA seasons with the Denver Nuggets, including a 2009 trip to the Western Conference Finals. Billups also led the Detroit Pistons to back-to-back NBA Finals appearances, ultimately winning the title and earning NBA Finals MVP honours in 2007.
“This is huge for the state of Colorado, both the economy and for avid sports fans in the state,” said NBA Legend Chauncey Billups. “Betting has become such a big part of the daily sports conversation and this move is a huge step in the right direction for the industry and the sports world.”
The NBA legend, nicknamed “Mr. Big Shot” for his propensity to make clutch shots with the game on the line, enjoys the wide variety of betting options BetRivers.com provides.
“Above all else, I am a sports fan,” said Billups. “I love football, just love it. Boxing and baseball too. I love being able to learn more and have options when you want to get involved and make a play.”
Through its partnership with JP McGill’s Hotel & Casino, BetRivers.com offers its players the chance to place legal online bets in the state of Colorado for the first time ever. BetRivers.com offers bets on a variety of U.S. and worldwide sports, including the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB, along with tennis, soccer, golf and international competitions such as Korean baseball, Taiwanese basketball, Russian ice hockey and English darts.
Players can register online and play instantly from anywhere in the state via desktop, or on Android or Apple mobile devices by visiting BetRivers.com. Players will receive a match bonus of up to $250 on their first deposit. Participants must be physically located within the state borders of Colorado and must be at least 21 years old to wager.
“RSI has achieved these strong results in other markets because the family owned US company focuses precisely on what its BetRivers sportsbook players want – a high quality product with exciting sports betting options, knowledgeable customer service, and an overall friendly approach that treats every player with honesty and care,” says Richard Schwartz, President of Rush Street Interactive.
The BetRivers.com sportsbook Colorado will also offer its players bets on exciting E-Sport events such as eNascar, League of Legends, and Counter-Strike. This is consistent with the BetRivers Sportsbook’s goal to offer the greatest variety of betting content available in the state. In addition, BetRivers will be live streaming events daily to give our players the chance to watch events while they bet.
“We are thrilled to debut our BetRivers.com brand in Colorado and offer sports bettors our unique and compelling player experience that our customers in other states already enjoy,” said Schwartz. “We know sports bettors throughout the state of Colorado are really going to appreciate the ease and convenience of being able to place wagers online from the comfort of their homes. We are eager for Colorado players to give our BetRivers.com web/mobile site a try to see why so many players in other states have chosen to bet with our sportsbook.”
Players can register online and instantly play from anywhere in the state via desktop, on Android, or Apple mobile devices by simply visiting BetRivers.com. Based on the type of device they are using, players will be guided by prompts through the quickest and simplest way to get in on the action. Players will receive a match bonus up to $250 on their first deposit. Participants must be physically located within the state borders of Colorado and at least 21 years old to wager.
“Rush Street Interactive has built an outstanding reputation with its top rated online and retail sportsbooks in other states, which was very important to us when choosing them as our partner,” said Larry Hill, C.E.O of JP McGill’s Hotel and Casino, Cripple Creek, Colorado. “That success and expertise is critical and when you combine that with their exceptional customer service and commitment to player integrity and transparency, it was the smart decision to partner with them in launching BetRivers.com in Colorado.”
“We are excited to be a part of history in the state of Colorado with our partner JP McGill’s Hotel & Casino, Cripple Creek, Colorado and wish to thank the Colorado Division of Gaming for granting Rush Street Interactive its regulatory approvals to launch sports betting in the state on the first day when it is legally permitted,” said Schwartz. “As one of the leading sportsbook operators in other US states, we are proud to expand our award winning BetRivers.com brand into Colorado.
