RSI Launches Free-to-Play CASINO4FUN in Ontario, Canada
🎰 Key Highlights
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Rush Street Interactive (RSI) has entered Canada by launching its CASINO4FUN platform in Ontario.
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CASINO4FUN includes:
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350+ slot and table games
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A sportsbook offering single-game and parlay betting
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Games are free-to-play until RSI receives regulatory approval to operate with real money.
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Available via RSI’s BetRivers brand
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Only accessible to Ontario residents aged 19+
🎯 Purpose of the Launch
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Build brand awareness in Ontario
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Create a user database ahead of its real-money launch
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Transition players easily to real-money gaming once licensed
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Uses the same technology, bonuses, and loyalty system as RSI’s real-money platforms in the US and Colombia
🧑💼 RSI CEO Richard Schwartz said:
🌍 Global Presence
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RSI now operates in:
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USA (4th-largest iGaming & sportsbook operator)
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Colombia (award-winning)
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Canada (newest entry)
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🧾 Canadian Gambling Market Context
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Single-event sports betting legalized in Canada (Aug 2021)
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Provinces regulate gambling independently
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Legalization expected to:
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Add $425M to Canada’s GDP
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Create 2,500+ jobs
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Other operators like DraftKings and PointsBet are negotiating partnerships to enter the market
📌 Takeaway
RSI’s CASINO4FUN is a strategic move to build presence and loyalty in Ontario ahead of real-money iGaming legalization. It reflects broader momentum in Canada’s rapidly evolving gambling landscape.
