Rivers Casino Portsmouth celebrated its grand opening today—making history as the Commonwealth of Virginia’s first full-service permanent casino. The event kicked off with a special performance by Norfolk State University’s “Spartan Legion” Marching Band. The local musical ensemble recently appeared in the 2023 New Year’s Rose Parade. 

The morning ribbon-cutting ceremony featured remarks from Roy Corby, General Manager of Rivers Casino Portsmouth; Shannon Glover, Mayor of Portsmouth; Brian Donahue, Director of Portsmouth Economic Development; Kelly T. 哇, 执行董事, Virginia Lottery; and Tim Drehkoff, Chief Executive Officer of Rivers Casino Portsmouth and Rush Street Gaming.

“We’re excited to join such a vibrant community and to unveil this beautiful entertainment venue for all to enjoy,蒂姆·德雷克夫说, CEO of Rivers Casino Portsmouth and Rush Street Gaming. “We’re grateful to the community and to our Team Members for their support, and we’re looking forward to launching this strong economic engine for the region.”

在典礼上, Rivers Casino Portsmouth was presented with its official casino operator’s license by Gina Smith, deputy director of gaming compliance at Virginia Lottery.

Rivers Casino Portsmouth also announced a donation to three local charity partners from proceeds during gaming floor test events on January 19 and 21.  Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters; USO 汉普顿道路 and Central Virginia; and Wesley Community Service Center each received $170,000，相当于510美元,000 total contribution from the casino.

Rivers Casino Portsmouth opened its doors to the public at approximately 10 a.m. 1月23日, and guests in attendance were among the first to experience the casino’s 1,446台老虎机, 57个桌面游戏, 24 poker tables and myriad onsite dining and entertainment options. 在几家新餐馆中有 海军上将的牛排 & 海鲜 for high-end dining; plus, casual fare at 口岸咖啡馆, 面, 片披萨店, 星巴克; and opening later this year, 院子的房子 — offering the world’s largest selection of draft beer.

 

Live and Virtual Entertainment: BetRivers Sportsbook, Topgolf Swing Suite, and 条形音箱

At a preview event last Saturday, Portsmouth Mayor Shannon Glover, Senator L. Louise Lucas, and House Minority Leader Don Scott placed the ceremonial first wagers at the BetRivers Sportsbook 毗邻游戏厅. The luxe sportsbook features club seating, 一个酒吧, 赌博窗口, 27个自助服务站, and multiple upsized high-def screens for viewing.

A new Topgolf Swing Suite offers guests a bird’s-eye view of the gaming floor and a virtual entertainment experience. 俯瞰贝里弗斯体育博彩, the swanky lounge for links fans features simulated fairways on a big screen, 为观众提供俱乐部座位.

Adding to the grand opening festivities were roving magicians, 杂技演员, 杂技演员, 踩高跷, 啦啦队, 和其他表演者.

Regional favorites “Seamless Band” and “Better by Tuesday” played for opening-day crowds in 条形音箱 — an intimate stage and lounge area that will host local bands, DJs, 和更多的.

活动中心, a 25,000 square-foot multipurpose grand hall and reception area, is now accepting reservations for weddings, 公司活动, 会议, 和更多的.  一月星期一. 16, the Epsilon Nu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 举办了18届th 年博士. 马丁·路德·金. Scholarship Luncheon at 活动中心 as the venue’s first-ever event. Rivers Casino Portsmouth supported as the presenting sponsor.

“我们来这里是为了服务社区, 我们的客人, 和我们的团队成员,罗伊·科比说, general manager of Rivers Casino Portsmouth. “We’ll accomplish that mission by creating a stellar guest experience and becoming the entertainment destination of choice for Portsmouth, 汉普顿道路, 还有来我们地区的游客.”

 Rivers Casino Portsmouth will operate 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Guests must be over 21 to access the gaming floor. The casino offers approximately 2,000 onsite, security-surveilled parking spots. A permanent 财富坊cff999市 police substation also has been integrated into the facility.

S.B. 巴拉德建筑公司, 总部设在弗吉尼亚海滩, along with joint-venture partner Yates Construction, are general contractors for the development. The Virginia Beach office of Kimley-Horn served as engineering consultants. Renowned gaming and hospitality designer, Klai Juba Wald is the architect of record; Jeffrey Beers International is the primary interior designer; and DMAC Architecture is the designer of interior venues.

 

Join the Club: Rush Rewards Now Open

 Rivers Casino Portsmouth’s Rush Reward Players Club is now open for guests to enroll onsite. This popular player loyalty program allows gamers to enjoy rewards such as free play, 设施和食品公司, 奖, 图纸, 和更多的. 加入是免费的.

Rush Rewards Players Club benefits may also be enjoyed at other Rush Street Gaming properties including Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, 里弗斯赌场费城, Rivers Casino Des Plaines in the Chicago area, 和里弗斯赌场 & Resort Schenectady in Upstate New York.