Interested in downloading the Rivalry app to place wagers on the move in Ontario? Check out the details here.
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Installing the Rivalry App for your device
We may as well get the ugly news out of the way before running through this Rivalry review on its mobile offerings. At the time of writing, Rivalry does not have a betting app. This is the case for both the Rivalry eSports betting, as well as the Rivalry betting product for sports. So that means that if you wish to place any wagers through your smartphone or tablet, you’ll need to do so through the optimized mobile site.
With that said, whether or not there will be a Rivalry app soon or not is something that we shall be keeping a close eye on.
Opening a Rivalry eSports betting account – a quick guide
Now that you know you will need to use the mobile site to access your Rivalry account, we’d like to show you exactly how to set up a new account. After all, you cannot place wagers on the Rivalry eSports betting markets without first signing up. So on that note, when ready, you can visit the Rivalry Canada home page through your mobile browser. Here you’ll see a big red button in the header labeled as ‘signup’.
Tap this and you can start to provide your details, set up your login information, and even enter a Rivalry eSports code (not that this has any registration benefits). After the account is opened, you should try to verify your details as soon as you can. This removes the possibility that your account could be restricted further down the line.
For a more in-depth review on Rivalry Esports betting, check out our Rivalry Esports betting review.
Don’t worry about this process taking up too much time either, for you should be able to set things up in just a few minutes.
Supported betting options on the Rivalry App
Once again, you will have to sign in through your mobile browser, not through a Rivalry app to place any eSports or sports bets. And since this is pretty much the most important part of this review, let’s talk about what each of these key products has to offer.
The Rivalry eSports betting experience
By accessing the Rivalry eSports product, you’ll see that Rivalry has gone to town in terms of coverage and diversity. There are 20+ eSports games covered within the product itself, and many matches have 50+ betting markets to consider backing. And concerning the actual eSports games themselves, you can wager on competitions related to FIFA, CS:GO, Call of Duty, Dota 2, NBA 2K, and plenty of others.
You don’t have to wait for individual leagues or tournaments to be played to make a bet or two either. The Rivalry eSports betting markets are loaded with outright bets that you can make for events that won’t take place for several months. Then again, if you prefer the faster pace and more immediate betting experience, there’s always live betting.
Rivalry betting offerings within the sportsbook
If you would prefer to bet on real-life sports instead of eSports, you’ll be pleased to see that this is also an option. You can’t do this through a Rivalry app, of course, but you can access the sportsbook on any smartphone or tablet.
Once opened, you’ll see a ton of great betting markets for sports like soccer, basketball, hockey, American football, and winter sports such as downhill skiing. As for the betting odds, we found them to be rather competitive compared to other top sports betting apps in Canada.
Rivalry betting – how this is done
Before placing a wager within the Rivalry eSports betting range or the sportsbook, you’ll need the funds to do so. Therefore, placing a deposit into your new account is the first thing to address before trying to make a bet. This is covered in the next section, in case you want to get a jump-start. However, we still want to disclose exactly how to make a wager on the Rivalry Canada mobile site. So here you go:
- Find the sport/eSport event you want to wager on
- Scroll through the markets to find a suitable bet
- Tap the market to get it loaded into the bet slip
- Enter the amount you want to wager
- Place the bet and check for a reference number
The reference number always appears once the bet has been officially placed. So this is the indicator that lets you know that your bet is in the system.
Placing a deposit on the Rivalry Canada site
To make a deposit on the site, you must sign in and head to the payments page. From here, you’ll need to tap the deposit link to reveal all of the available payment methods.
Rivalry supports methods like debit and credit cards, e-wallets, bank transfers via Interac, prepaid vouchers, and even Bitcoin! This shows that Rivalry is a forward-thinking betting site that caters to modern-day punters. Whenever you have settled on a method for your deposit, you can fund the account.
Key features of the Rivalry App (mobile site)
At this point, you should be fully aware that there is no Rivalry app. But since everything has been packaged into the mobile site, we can still reveal a series of top features.
Streaming
That’s right – it is possible to live stream many eSports events via your mobile browser. Just look for the small play link next to the event you’d like to watch. Tap it and the HD streaming service should immediately begin.
Cashouts
Know the feeling of your wager going right down to the wire? Well, cashouts allow you to end the bet and take an early payout if you don’t want to leave things until the end. This is optional, of course.
Bet Distributions
For many of the sports and eSports events covered on this site, you can check out ‘bet distributions’. This shows what people are wagering on, plus it’s a great feature for getting some assistance for where you might like to place your bets.
User experience on the Rivalry App
Considering that mobile sites are usually less desirable to use than mobile apps, we’d say that Rivalry Canada has kept things solid. We like that top features such as cashouts and streaming can be accessed on the site, which already boosts the quality of the experience.
As for the usability of the site, there are clear menu items to differentiate between the Rivalry eSports betting and Rivalry betting products. And whenever you’ve picked them, you’ve got smooth scrolling and clear visuals to create a headache-free betting experience.
Rivalry App Summary – not supported, but a great mobile site available
It is disappointing that there is no Rivalry app at the moment. This we cannot shy away from. However, since many people have modern-day smartphones these days, we wouldn’t say that the mobile betting experience is severely compromised. Rivalry has thought of everything to try and create an optimal mobile betting platform. So it’s not bad by any means!
