Rivalry Launches Original Casino Product in Ontario
Rivalry Debuts Interactive Casino Platform Casino.exe in Home Market to Expand Customer Offering, Reach, and Revenue Opportunities in Ontario
TORONTO, March 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rivalry Corp. (the “Company” or “Rivalry”) (TSXV: RVLY) (OTCQX: RVLCF) (FSE: 9VK), an internationally regulated sports betting and media company, today announced the launch of its casino product in Ontario. Rivalry will debut its interactive casino platform Casino.exe in Ontario with a total of 8 casino games.
“Launching our casino experience with a proven product that we’ve validated in our other markets is an exciting next step as we continue to grow our reach and offering in Ontario,” said Steven Salz, Rivalry Co-founder and CEO. “Casino.exe has been a catalyst for our business and a meaningful addition for our users, delivering a premium, interactive, and proprietary experience that differentiates our brand in a competitive market.”
Rivalry launches proprietary gaming platform Casino.exe in Ontario with eight new casino games.
The Company introduced its first-ever third-party casino game Aviator last summer and has gradually enhanced its offering since, launching a proprietary platform to house games and create a custom gaming experience unique to Rivalry, as well as recently adding a slate of table games and live dealer. Casino has driven immediate material impact to the Company since its launch, contributing 30% of betting handle and 15% of revenue in Q3 2022 with minimal marketing efforts.
“We’ve taken a strategic approach to casino that prioritizes design, user experience, and the selective curation of games geared for a targeted audience of next generation users,” Salz continued. “Rivalry continues to find business-defining strength through product innovation, investing in a unique user experience and engineering entertainment into our platform.”
The launch of Rivalry’s casino offering arrives in Ontario as its regulated gaming industry continues to experience record growth.1
Rivalry plans to launch a mobile app in Ontario to further deepen its presence and offering in the market.
About Rivalry
Rivalry Corp. wholly owns and operates Rivalry Limited, a leading sport betting and media property offering fully regulated online wagering on esports, traditional sports, and casino for the next generation of bettors. Based in Toronto, Rivalry operates a global team in more than 20 countries and growing. Rivalry Limited has held an Isle of Man license since 2018, considered one of the premier online gambling jurisdictions. Rivalry holds a sports bookmaker license in Australia and an internet gaming registration in Ontario and is currently in the process of obtaining additional country licenses. The Company also has a variety of originally developed products, including Quest, an on-site engagement experience, and an original casino game called Rushlane, a proprietary casino game that marks the creation of a new category for online gaming: Massively Multiplayer Online Gambling Games (MMOGG).
Investor Contact:
Oakstrom Advisors
Jeff Codispodi
investors@rivalry.com
Rivalry Contact:
Cody Luongo, PR & Communications
cody@rivalry.com
203-947-1936
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1 Source: iGaming Ontario’s FY 2022-23 Q3 Market Performance Report, January 26, 2023.
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