BetRivers Poker Eyes Ontario and Alberta Expansion with US Liquidity Sharing

BetRivers Poker is closely watching the online poker markets in Ontario and Alberta, with a strong interest in expanding into these regions. Jason Senti, Head of Poker at Rush Street Interactive, emphasized that any move into online poker in Canada hinges on the possibility of liquidity sharing between Canada and the US.

In a significant development, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled that Ontario online poker players can legally compete in international peer-to-peer games. This ruling clears a key legal pathway for Ontario to reconnect with global player pools or potentially link with regulated US states. However, the path forward is not straightforward, as Ontario has not yet indicated which direction it intends to take regarding cross-border poker.

Ontario cannot automatically connect with other Canadian provinces unless a formal interprovincial agreement is established. BetRivers Poker is currently live in four US states and is preparing to launch in New Jersey. If Ontario and Alberta opt into MSIGA and enable cross-border liquidity, BetRivers Poker could extend its network to six or seven jurisdictions, creating one of the largest shared pools on the continent.