By Julie Moraine

Sports

BetRivers Lounge at PPG Paints Arena Elevates Game-Day Experience

April 26, 2021

The PPG Paints Arena, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL), saw Saturday a new branded, hi-tech addition, the all-new BetRivers Lounge. Sportsbook-Style Lounge The BetRivers Lounge, located on the FedEx level, was opened as part of the exclusive deal between the NHL franchise and Rivers Casino Pittsburgh signed in September […]

By Julie Moraine

Casino

Rivers Casino Philadelphia Closes until Further Notice

November 17, 2020

Rivers Casino Philadelphia has been forced to close effective Friday, November 20, and remain shut until at least the end of the year. The new setback for the gaming establishment which also had to close mid-March  and stay closed for 4 months during the first coronavirus wave, is the result of a new series of […]

By Julie Moraine

Casino

Two-Thirds of Voters Approved Rivers Casino Portsmouth

November 4, 2020

Portsmouth referendum approved the development of a casino in the city as two-thirds of the residents’ votes were in favor of the $300 million project proposal. Rivers Casino Portsmouth, which is planned for Victory Boulevard, is also expected to create 1,300 permanent jobs, on top of the 1,400 temporary construction ones. Approved by a Margin […]

By Fiona Simmons

Casino

Portsmouth Undecided on the Casino Ahead of the Vote

October 20, 2020

Portsmouth, one of five cities along the state-line in Virginia which were allowed by legislators to host casinos as a measure to boost regional economic development and fill the city’s coffers, is still divided on the question of whether a casino would be beneficial or not for the city. Weeks away from the November 3 […]

By Julie Moraine

Business

Pittsburgh Penguins and Rivers Casino Sign Betting Deal

September 24, 2020

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh has struck an official partnership with local NHL franchise Pittsburgh Penguins. As per the partnership, Rivers is now the official sports betting sponsor for the Penguins. Pittsburgh Penguins and Rivers Casino Team Up The Pittsburgh Penguins, an NHL franchise, has signed a ground-breaking partnership with Rush Street-owned Rivers Casino Pittsburgh. As per […]

By Mike Johnson

Casino

Philadelphia’s Rivers Casino Reopen on July 17

July 18, 2020

The Rivers Casino in Philadelphia, PA reopened yesterday. The operator introduced many health and safety protocols in order to ensure safe operations in the post-COVID-19 environment. Shut Since mid-March, Rivers Casino Reopened Yesterday Rivers Casino in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania announced its reopening plans earlier this week. Starting from yesterday, Friday, July 17, the casino reopened doors […]