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Rivers Casino Philadelphia Announces Reopening Date

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 14, 2020

The reopening of Rivers Casino Philadelphia has been planned in collaboration with the City of Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB).

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  • The reopening of Rivers Casino Philadelphia has been planned in collaboration with the City of Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB).
  • Rivers Casino Philadelphia follows best practices from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and meets or exceeds all COVID-19 Casino Reopening Protocols announced by the PGCB in May.
  • Additionally, Rivers Casino adheres to all guidelines issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and meets all operating requirements set by the City of Philadelphia.
  • The phased reopening of Rivers Casino Philadelphia means more than half of Rivers Casinos approximately 1,700 Team Members will be called to return to work.

Sal ‘The Voice’ Valentinetti to Perform Again at Rivers Casino Philadelphia

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200219006012/en/
    Sal "The Voice" Valentinetti comes to The Event Center at Rivers Casino Philadelphia on Friday, March 20, at 8 p.m. (Photo: Business Wire)
    After selling out The Event Center in March 2019, Valentinetti returns to Rivers to perform a collection of classic songs with a contemporary twist.
  • Sals incredible vocals and modern take on Americas timeless tracks offer guests a one-of-a-kind show, said Rob Long, general manager of Rivers Casino Philadelphia.
  • Located along the Delaware Riverfront in Philadelphia, Rivers Casino Philadelphia, formerly SugarHouse Casino, features 1,755 slots, 106 table games, 65 hybrid gaming seats, a 28-table poker room and a designated sportsbook area for live sports betting.
  • Rivers, which opened as SugarHouse Casino in 2010, employs approximately 1,600 Team Members and has been voted a great place to work in Philadelphia.

BetRivers.com To Add Online Casino To Its Popular Online Sportsbook Site In Pennsylvania

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Thursday, January 30, 2020

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Rush Street Interactive (RSI), through its partnership with Rivers Casino Philadelphia, is linking a BetRivers.com online casino to the existing Rivers Casino Pittsburgh online sportsbook.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Rush Street Interactive (RSI), through its partnership with Rivers Casino Philadelphia, is linking a BetRivers.com online casino to the existing Rivers Casino Pittsburgh online sportsbook.
  • The online casino and sportsbook products share the same accounts & wallets for bettors' convenience.
  • "We wanted to launch our award-winning online casino platform prior to the Super Bowl," said Richard Schwartz, president of Rush Street Interactive, which operates BetRivers.com and PlaySugarHouse.com .
  • "We are proud to now offer more betting action and excitement by adding the online casino at BetRivers.com ," said Schwartz.

Rivers Casino Philadelphia Debuts on Delaware Avenue

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Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Opening today, SugarHouse Casino is celebrating its transition to the new Rivers Casino Philadelphia, as previously announced.

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  • Opening today, SugarHouse Casino is celebrating its transition to the new Rivers Casino Philadelphia, as previously announced.
  • Rivers Casino Philadelphia will present two year-end firework displays, which can be viewed along the Delaware River with outstanding views from the casino, to ring in 2020.
  • Were excited for our guests to experience all the incredible new features Rivers Casino Philadelphia has to offer, said Rob Long, general manager of Rivers Casino Philadelphia.
  • Located along the Delaware Riverfront in Philadelphia, Rivers Casino Philadelphia, formerly SugarHouse Casino, features 1,755 slots, 106 table games, 65 hybrid gaming seats, a 28-table poker room and a designated sportsbook area for live sports betting.

All New State-of-the-Art ‘BetRivers Sportsbook’ Opens at SugarHouse Casino

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Monday, October 14, 2019

The new sportsbook, called BetRivers Sportsbook, reflects Rivers branding and the upcoming transition from SugarHouse Casino to Rivers Casino Philadelphia as previously announced.

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  • The new sportsbook, called BetRivers Sportsbook, reflects Rivers branding and the upcoming transition from SugarHouse Casino to Rivers Casino Philadelphia as previously announced.
  • The brand-new BetRivers Sportsbook is a must-see venue for every passionate Philly fan, said Rob Long, general manager of SugarHouse Casino.
  • In addition to SugarHouse Casinos transition to Rivers Casino Philadelphia, its mobile and online sportsbook and casino, PlaySugarHouse.com , will transition to BetRivers.com in Pennsylvania.
  • RSI also operates in-casino sportsbooks at Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh, SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia, and most recently, at the historic French Lick Resort in Indiana.

SugarHouse Casino Makes Annual $1 Million Contribution to Penn Treaty Special Services District

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019

SugarHouse Casino presented its annual $1 million contribution to the Penn Treaty Special Services District during the Penn Treaty SSD Community Service Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 1.

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  • SugarHouse Casino presented its annual $1 million contribution to the Penn Treaty Special Services District during the Penn Treaty SSD Community Service Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 1.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191002005772/en/
    SugarHouse executives present a $1,000,000 check to the Penn Treaty Special Services District.
  • As a proud community partner, SugarHouse is honored to continue working with the Penn Treaty SSD, said Rob Long, general manager of SugarHouse Casino.
  • For more information on the Penn Treaty Special Services District, or to apply for a grant, visit www.PennTreatySSD.com .

SugarHouse Casino And PlaySugarHouse.com Have Become The Official Sportsbook Partners For The Philadelphia Flyers And Wells Fargo Center

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019

The Philadelphia Flyers and Wells Fargo Center have entered into an agreement with SugarHouse Casino and PlaySugarHouse.com to become their official sportsbook partners.

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  • The Philadelphia Flyers and Wells Fargo Center have entered into an agreement with SugarHouse Casino and PlaySugarHouse.com to become their official sportsbook partners.
  • The multi-year deal includes two branded, hi-tech sports lounges inside the Wells Fargo Center that will open in time for the Flyers' 2019-2020 season opener on October 9th.
  • "Philadelphia fans' interest in sports betting is why we're expanding our state-of-the-art SugarHouse Sportsbook this fall," said Rob Long, general manager of SugarHouse Casino.
  • As previously announced, SugarHouse Casino, along with its online and mobile complements, is rebranding as Rivers Casino Philadelphia, later this year.

Brian McKnight Brings Holiday Show to SugarHouse Casino

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Acclaimed contemporary singer, songwriter, producer and musician Brian McKnight, known for hits like Anytime, Forever and I Want You, brings his holiday show to The Event Center at SugarHouse Casino on Friday, Dec. 6, at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 6, and cost from $59 to $79.

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  • Acclaimed contemporary singer, songwriter, producer and musician Brian McKnight, known for hits like Anytime, Forever and I Want You, brings his holiday show to The Event Center at SugarHouse Casino on Friday, Dec. 6, at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 6, and cost from $59 to $79.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190903005802/en/
    Brian McKnight brings his holiday show to The Event Center at SugarHouse Casino on Friday, Dec. 6, at 8 p.m. (Photo: Business Wire)
    With 19 albums, 30 million copies sold worldwide, numerous chart-topping hits and 16 Grammy Award nominations, McKnight is one of the most iconic names in contemporary music.
  • In 2017, McKnight released the hit studio album Genesis, that features the popular tracks Forever and I Want You.
  • All SugarHouse Casino Event Center performances are at 8 p.m. Tickets and more information are available at SugarHouseCasino.com.

Rush Street Interactive Partners With Michigan's Gun Lake Casino

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Thursday, July 25, 2019

WAYLAND, Mich., July 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Rush Street Interactive (RSI), the developerand operatorofa leading social gaming platform, CASINO4FUN,which is currently deployedat Rush Street-affiliated casinos, today announced the launch of its Social Casino & Social Sportsbook for Gun Lake Casino in Michigan.

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  • WAYLAND, Mich., July 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Rush Street Interactive (RSI), the developerand operatorofa leading social gaming platform, CASINO4FUN,which is currently deployedat Rush Street-affiliated casinos, today announced the launch of its Social Casino & Social Sportsbook for Gun Lake Casino in Michigan.
  • "We are pleased to partner with Rush Street Interactive to be the first Tribal casino partner to deploy theproven CASINO4FUN platform, and begin taking advantage ofthis dynamic marketingtoolto expandthe reach of the Gun LakeCasino brand in the digital world."
  • "We thank the Gun Lake Tribe for their vote of confidence in authorizing Rush Street Interactive to bring our online Social Sportsbook & Casinoto gaming enthusiasts in the state of Michigan," said Schwartz.
  • Rush Street Interactive isalso theservice providerofthe sportsbooks at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh and SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia.

Ultimate Queen Celebration Starring Marc Martel to Perform at SugarHouse Casino

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019

The legendary Queen tribute band, Ultimate Queen Celebration, starring Marc Martel, brings Queens unmatched hits to The Event Center at SugarHouse Casino on Friday, Oct. 11, at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 12, and cost from $39 to $59.

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  • The legendary Queen tribute band, Ultimate Queen Celebration, starring Marc Martel, brings Queens unmatched hits to The Event Center at SugarHouse Casino on Friday, Oct. 11, at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 12, and cost from $39 to $59.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190710005749/en/
    Ultimate Queen Celebration, starring Marc Martel, performs at the SugarHouse Casino Event Center on Friday, Oct. 11, at 8 p.m. (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Martel received rave reviews for his striking vocals in Bohemian Rhapsody, in which his voice resembled the late Freddie Mercurys unforgettable sound in the Queen biopic movie.
  • Ultimate Queen Celebration performs timeless tracks everything from Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You and We Are the Champions to Another One Bites the Dust, Under Pressure and Somebody to Love.
  • Before creating Ultimate Queen Celebration, Martel was hand-selected by Queen members Roger Taylor and Brian May to front their official tribute show, The Queen Extravaganza.