Rivers Casino Philadelphia Announces April Promotions And Entertainment

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RIVERS CASINO PHILADELPHIA ANNOUNCES APRIL PROMOTIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Martorano’s Prime is hiring, while Stokley performs in The Event Center at Fishtown’s casino

 PHILADELPHIA — March 31, 2023 — Grammy-nominated singer Stokley headlines the music performances at Rivers Casino Philadelphia when he takes The Event Center stage on Friday, April 14, at 8 p.m. Guests can earn their piece of the $270,000 cash prizes available in Rivers’ Big Deal at Philly’s first casino.

Employment Opportunities at Rivers Casino — Martorano’s Monday

Martorano’s Prime, by celebrity chef and South Philly native Steve Martorano, will be opening at Rivers Casino Philadelphia this spring. Every Monday, job seekers have an exclusive opportunity to interview at the soon-to-be hottest new Italian-American steakhouse in Philly.

Applicants can complete the employment interest form at https://bit.ly/3TnxFnr and a recruiter will contact you immediately. Additionally, Rivers Casino continues to host walk-in interviews every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon for part- and full-time positions.

Visit the casino careers page at riverscasino.com/philadelphia/careers for more information regarding positions and benefits, which include medical and dental plans, a 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Entertainment

The Event Center stage continues to host a diverse performance lineup. Tickets are on sale at RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia. This month’s lineup features the following acts:

Stokley — Friday, April 14, at 8 p.m.

Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Stokley, known best as the lead singer and drummer for the legendary R&B group Mint Condition, is coming to The Event Center on Friday, April 14, at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and start at $49.

Marlon Wayans — Saturday, April 29, at 8 p.m. — SOLD OUT

Actor, comedian, writer and film director Marlon Wayans will bring his self-deprecating standup comedy show to Rivers Casino Philadelphia on Saturday, April. 29, at 8 p.m. This show is sold out.

Jack’s Bar + Grill Live Music

Guests can move and groove to live entertainment from 8 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays in April.  

Jack’s Stage Lineup  

• DJs: April 1, 7, 14, 21, 28 and 29
• Flight Risk: Saturday, April 8
• The Smooth Edge Band: Saturday, April 15
• Gypsy Wisdom: Saturday, April 22

Promotions, Contests and Sweepstakes

$270,000 Rivers’ Big Deal — Guests can win prizes ranging from $500 to $25,000 in cash or Free Slot Play every Saturday in April. At 8 and 10 p.m. each Saturday, five winners will be selected to choose a briefcase that contains $500 free slot play or a chance to take on the Rivers banker and walk away with up to $25,000 in cash. All Rush Rewards members can earn entries into Rivers’ Big Deal by playing slots and table games from Saturday, April 1, through Saturday, April 29, at 9:50 p.m.

$40,000 Showers of Free Slot Play — All guests who are playing slots or table games with their Rush Rewards Card on Fridays in April from 7 to 10 p.m. will be eligible for selection in the Showers of Free Slot Play. Beginning at 7 p.m., 10 actively gaming Rush Rewards members will be randomly selected every 20 minutes to receive $100 in Free Slot Play.

April Jackpot Sweepstakes — For every jackpot valued at $1,200 or higher won in April, Rush Rewards members will earn one entry into the April Jackpot Sweepstakes. On Sunday, April 30, at 6 and 8 p.m., five winners per drawing will be randomly selected to each receive $1,000 in cash.

Table Games Play to Eat — On Mondays in April, all Rush Rewards members who play a table game with their Rush Rewards Card can earn a $20 dining credit. To qualify, Rush Rewards members must play with their Rush Rewards Card and earn 300 Tier Points at any table game.

Rivers Roulette on Instagram — Every Wednesday, Rivers Roulette will be posted on the casino’s Instagram feed @RiversCasinoPhiladelphia. Guests who guess the winning number can win $50 in Free Play; full details are available on the casino’s promotions page.

Young at Heart — On Wednesdays in April, from noon to 8 p.m., all Rush Rewards members age 50 and older can swipe their Rush Rewards Card at a kiosk to win free swag or free slot play; from noon to 3 p.m., eligible members can receive a free small Italian ice from Rita’s.

Pulse Arena Promotions

Pennsylvania’s first Pulse Arena features the speed of electronic gaming while guests enjoy the community of table games in a revolutionary social gaming experience. The 42-seat stadium configuration offers the following April promotions for guests using their Rush Rewards Cards while playing blackjack, roulette, baccarat or craps from 6 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. during Pulse Arena hours of operation:

• Tuesdays ­— Earn 300 Tier Points to receive a $20 dining credit.
• Thursdays — Receive 2x Reward Points.
• Fridays and Saturdays — Guests who earn 50 Tier Points can play a bonus game at their terminal to win prizes.
• Fridays and Saturdays — Guests receive a complimentary Pulse Arena T-shirt when either of these events occurs:
  o   Roulette: The ball lands on 23 red.
  o   Blackjack: The dealer gets a blackjack that contains the ace of spades.

For more details on promotions, contests and sweepstakes, please visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia.

Dining and Drink Offerings

Mian — Guests can enjoy XO sauce shrimp fried rice for $25 all month. Mian is open Sunday through Thursday from noon to midnight and Friday and Saturday from noon to 2 a.m.

Jack’s Bar + Grill — Throughout April, Jack’s opens daily at 4 p.m. and closes at 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and at 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Jack’s Bar opens at noon daily and closes at 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and at 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. 

April Special

Pear Salad — Arugula lettuce is topped with pears, roasted beets, roasted sweet potatoes, candied pecans, dried cranberries, bacon, goat cheese and maple vinaigrette. It’s available for $15 in April.

Easter Sunday Special

Guests will enjoy a glazed-ham Easter dinner on Sunday, April 9, from 4 to 10 p.m. The special also includes a house salad with choice of dressing, macaroni and cheese, and grilled asparagus for $14.

All-New Happy Hour — Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m.

• $7 select appetizers
• $2 drink specials

Geno’s Steaks — Philly’s iconic cheesesteak spot is serving a variety of sizzling steaks and hearty hoagies, all made with carefully selected fresh ingredients. Geno’s is open daily from noon to 11 p.m.

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard — “Ice-Custard-Happiness” is available at Rivers Casino Sunday daily from noon to 9 p.m.

For complete menus and additional information, please visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia.

BetRivers Sportsbook

The BetRivers Sportsbook is the place to watch and wager on all the April sports action. In addition to the daily game broadcasts, the following big games and sporting events will be featured in the sportsbook:

• April 1: Pro baseball opening weekend
• April 1: College basketball national semifinals begin at 6 p.m.
• April 3: College basketball national championship begins at 9 p.m.
• April 8: UFC 287
• April 11-14: Pro basketball play-in tournament
• April 15: Pro basketball playoffs begin
• April 22: Boxing — Tank Davis vs. Ryan Garcia

The sportsbook features 33 kiosks throughout the casino that are open 24/7. Tickets can be cashed at any time; writer windows are open during select times. Guests can call the sportsbook at 215-717-2846 to make a free seat reservation.

Rivers Poker Room

The Rivers Casino Philadelphia Poker Room features over $270,000 in high-hand promotions, including $1,000 every 30 minutes on Fridays and Saturdays in April at select times. Philly’s first poker room is open 24/7 and features poker tournaments throughout the month. 

Big Rush — $150,000 Guaranteed  

• Wednesday, April 19, through Sunday, April 23
• $360 buy-in
• 30k starting stacks; 30- and 45-minute levels
• In the money on Day 2, Sunday, April 23

Little Rush — $100,000 Guaranteed  

• Sunday, April 30, through Sunday, May 7
• $180 buy-in
• 25k starting stacks; 25- and 40-minute levels
• In the money on Day 2, Sunday, May 7

Weekly Poker Tournaments

Weekly no-limit Texas Hold ’em poker tournaments continue in April with the following schedule:

• Sundays, 11:15 a.m.* — $230 Deep Stack NLH ($10,000 guarantee)
• Mondays, 1:15 p.m. — $100 NLH
• Mondays, 7:15 p.m. — $130 NLH, Double Green Chip Bounty ($4,000 guarantee)
• Tuesdays, 6:15 p.m. — $130 NLH ($6,000 guarantee)
• Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m.** — $50 NLH (seniors age 50+)
• Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m.** — $130 NLH, Deep Stack Turbo ($5,000 guarantee)
• Saturdays, 10:15 a.m.** — $65 (beginners)
• Saturdays, 1:15 p.m.*** — $160 Deep Stack NLH ($5,000 guarantee)

* No daily tournament on April 9, 23 and 30

** Daily tournaments replaced by Big Rush on April 19 and 22

*** No daily tournament on April 1 and 22

Spring for Cash — A special 13 hours of high hands ranging from $300 to $1,000 will be offered Saturday, April 1, beginning at 1 p.m. Every 30 minutes, players can win the following amounts:

• $500: 1-3 p.m.
• $750: 3-7 p.m.
• $1,000: 7-11 p.m.
• $300: 11 p.m.-2 a.m. (Sunday)

$200 Instant High Hands — Every Wednesday in April from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. guests can win $200 with a qualifying instant high hand. The Instant High Hands promotion will also run every Friday and Saturday in April at select times as well as on Sunday, April 9 and 30, from noon to 10 p.m.

Daily High Hands — Rivers Casino’s daily high-hand promotions total nearly $250,000 and range from $400 to $1,000 every 30 minutes at select times; $1,000 high hands will run every Friday and Saturday at select times in April.

$50,000 Free Roll Tournament — Players who earn 120 or more hours playing in cash games from Saturday, April 1, through Thursday, June 8, at 6 a.m. qualify for the $50,000 Free Roll tournament on Sunday, June 11, at 12:15 p.m. The top prize will be $10,000, with 40 places being paid. Guests will earn double free roll hours Sundays through Wednesdays.

Bad Beat Jackpot — The $50,000 Bad Beat Jackpot runs 24/7, with a current minimum qualifier of quad 10s.

For more poker information, please visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia, follow @RiversPokerPhl on Twitter or visit the Bravo poker app.

Rivers Gives

Rivers Gives is a unique community relations program and steadfast commitment by the casino that includes having its Team Members volunteer service hours in the Fishtown neighborhood and surrounding areas. Guests can join Rivers Gives in supporting monthly initiatives that benefit local nonprofits through donation options when cashing their gaming tickets.

The monthly and quarterly organization recipients are as follows:

• April: Philadelphia Academies, Inc.
• Q2: Lutheran Settlement House

Rivers Casino continues to follow all city, state and CDC health and safety protocols.

MEDIA CONTACT
Jeff Shurilla
For Rivers Casino Philadelphia

215-764-2376 (cell)
[email protected]