on January 23, and guests in attendance were among the first to experience the casino’s 1,446 slot machines, 57 table games, 24 poker tables and myriad onsite dining and entertainment options. Rivers Casino Portsmouth opened its doors to the public at approximately 10 a.m. Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters USO Hampton Roads and Central Virginia and Wesley Community Service Center each received $170,000 - representing a $510,000 total contribution from the casino. Rivers Casino Portsmouth also announced a donation to three local charity partners from proceeds during gaming floor test events on January 19 and 21. “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.”Īt the ceremony, Rivers Casino Portsmouth was presented with its official casino operator’s license by Gina Smith, deputy director of gaming compliance at Virginia Lottery. “We’re excited to join such a vibrant community and to unveil this beautiful entertainment venue for all to enjoy,” said Tim Drehkoff, CEO of Rivers Casino Portsmouth and Rush Street Gaming. Gee, executive director, Virginia Lottery and Tim Drehkoff, chief executive officer of Rivers Casino Portsmouth and Rush Street Gaming. 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. The local musical ensemble recently appeared in the 2023 New Year’s Rose Parade. The event kicked off with a special performance by Norfolk State University’s “Spartan Legion” Marching Band. 23, 2023 - Rivers Casino Portsmouth celebrated its grand opening today-making history as the Commonwealth of Virginia’s first full-service permanent casino.

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