December at Rivers Casino Philadelphia: $50,000 New Year’s Eve Drawings, Two Jackpots Climbing Toward $500,000, $10 Blackjack and ‘90s Hits & Xmas Riffs

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PHILADELPHIA — Dec. 1, 2025 — Rivers Casino Philadelphia is gearing up for a big New Year’s Eve, headlined by an 11 p.m. grand finale drawing that will award $2,600 cash prizes to 10 winners. Guests can also enjoy $10 blackjack around the clock and $5 select table games daily.

December’s festivities also include two jackpots approaching $500,000 and the holiday show “’90s Hits & Xmas Riffs.”

Hot Hands, Low Limits: $10 Blackjack and $5 Select Table Games Daily

Rivers Casino Philadelphia is letting players enjoy nonstop action with $10 blackjack available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Plus, $20 baccarat games are also available.

Early birds and night owls can also enjoy select table games with a $5 minimum each day. Games include Ultimate Texas Hold ’Em, Three Card Poker, Mississippi Stud and High Card Flush.

$50,000 Blue Year’s Eve Drawings

This New Year’s Eve, it’s out with the old and in with the blue.

Rush Rewards members are invited to a Blue Year’s Eve grand finale drawing on Wednesday, Dec. 31, when 10 lucky winners will each receive $2,600 in cash at 11 p.m. Entries are earned throughout the month by playing slots and table games.

Leading up to the finale, drawings will take place every 30 minutes from 8 to 10 p.m., with 100 winners in each drawing receiving $50 in Free Slot Play.

Also on New Year’s Eve, guests can enjoy a DJ, giveaways and more to ring in 2026.

Rivers Holiday Haul Drawings

Rush Rewards members can win a share of $28,000 in Free Slot Play and gift cards on Saturdays in December beginning Dec. 6. Entries are earned by playing slots and table games throughout the month.

Drawings will be held every 30 minutes from 6 to 9 p.m. each Saturday. Five winners in each drawing will have the choice of a $200 holiday shopping spree or $150 in Free Slot Play.

Mega Jackpot Climbing Toward $500,000 and Growing Daily

The Mega Jackpot for the multi-link progressive shared between Ultimate Texas Hold ’Em, Mississippi Stud and Three Card Poker is over $470,000 and growing daily. The secondary progressive jackpot hit twice in November for more than $50,000 each time.

Additionally, the progressive jackpot for the Royal 9 Baccarat at Rivers Casino is past $450,000 and continues to increase daily. Guests are eligible for the jackpot if they place a bonus wager for their unique King-Nine hand designation.

Upcoming Headliners in The Event Center

93.3 WMMR Presents: ’90s Hits & Xmas Riffs: Mark McGrath, Kevin Griffin & Emerson Hart Live — Friday, Dec. 5

Three of modern rock’s most recognizable voices come together for an unforgettable evening when “’90s Hits & Xmas Riffs” with Ezra Ray Hart hits the stage at Rivers Casino Philadelphia. Ezra Ray Hart will perform in The Event Center on Friday, Dec. 5, at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $69 and are on sale now.

Ezra Ray Hart is a dynamic supergroup collaboration featuring three iconic frontmen: Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray, Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra and Emerson Hart of Tonic.

Elton John Tribute: The Rocket Man Show Starring Rus Anderson — Friday, Feb. 13

The ultimate Elton John experience comes to Rivers Casino Philadelphia when “The Rocket Man Show” starring Rus Anderson takes flight at The Event Center on Friday, Feb. 13, at 8 p.m.

Tickets start at $29 and are on sale now.

Piff the Magic Dragon’s “The Clone Tours” — Friday, Feb. 27

Fresh off the extension of his widely popular Las Vegas residency, Piff the Magic Dragon’s “The Clone Tours” is coming to Rivers Casino Philadelphia on Friday, Feb. 27, at 8 p.m.

Tickets start at $19 and are on sale now.

For more entertainment information and to buy tickets, please visit The Event Center page at RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia.

Score Big: Pro Football Tickets or Free Slot Play for New Rush Rewards Members

New Rush Rewards members have the chance to win big with New Member Ticket Mania. Sign up now through Wednesday, Dec. 10, and you’ll be entered to win a pair of tickets to a regular-season Philadelphia pro football game. Each Wednesday leading up to Dec. 10, one winner will be drawn for tickets to the next home game and four additional winners will each receive $100 in Free Slot Play.

Plus, every new member wins right away. Get $10 in Free Slot Play just for joining, and then keep earning — every 100 Tier Points equals $10 in Free Slot Play, up to $1,000. Don’t forget to swipe your player’s card at a promotional kiosk on your enrollment day to activate your rewards. Full details are available at the Rush Rewards Players Club.

Pro Football Perks: Win Weekly at Rivers’ Sportsbook and Poker Room

Through December, guests can qualify for weekly drawings by placing eligible wagers* on pro football games in the BetRivers Sportsbook or by logging 15 hours of cash play in the Poker Room. Each week, two winners — one from the sportsbook and one from poker — will receive the grand prize: $250 in food and beverage at a reserved table or booth in the sportsbook. Each entrant will have the option of receiving a hat or a T-shirt.

*Qualifying wagers include a $50 carded wager with +100 odds or greater on a pro football game.

Rivers Poker Room

The Rivers Casino Poker Room will offer more than $215,000 in cash game promotions in December. Philly’s first poker room features high hand payouts ranging from $200 to $2,000 every day at various times.

December High Hand Highlights
Top payouts listed for each day

·         Monday, instant $200 payouts to the first 25 winners

·         Tuesday, $700

·         Wednesday, $500 (excluding Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24)

·         Thursday rollovers, $400 (excluding Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25)

·         Friday, $500 (special — win up to $2,000 on Friday, Dec. 26)

·         Saturday, $500 (special — win up to $2,000 on Saturday, Dec. 27)

·         Sunday, $300

For additional details, please visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia, follow @RiversPokerPhl on X or visit the Bravo Poker Live app.

BetRivers Sportsbook

With a variety of betting options, guests can watch and wager on college and pro football, college and pro basketball, hockey, boxing, the UFC and more.

UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 — Saturday, Dec. 6

Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan, live from Nevada, will be shown in the BetRivers Sportsbook on Saturday, Dec. 6, with preliminary fights beginning at 6 p.m.

The sportsbook features 33 kiosks that are open 24/7. Tickets can be cashed at any time; writer windows are open during select times. Please visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia for pay-per-view reservations and more watch-and-wager information.

December Gaming Promotions

This month and every month, Rivers Casino Philadelphia offers daily promotions, incentives and opportunities to play and win throughout the gaming floor. Rush Rewards members regularly receive notices by mail and email of drawings for Free Slot Play, giveaways, food and travel offers, cash drawings, and more. For a current list of gaming floor promotions, poker room promotions and table games action, visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia.

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ABOUT RIVERS CASINO PHILADELPHIA

Located along the Delaware River waterfront in Fishtown, Rivers Casino Philadelphia features more than 1,500 slots, 70 table games, 47 hybrid and automated gaming seats, a 28-table poker room, and a designated sportsbook area for live sports betting. Dining options in the casino’s Marketplace include Rita’s Italian Ice, Dunkin’, Sapore Slice and a grab-and-go deli. The casino also offers an array of distinctive restaurants and bars — among them are Sapore, a welcoming Italian kitchen; Mian, featuring authentic Asian cuisine; and FLIPT, which serves classic burgers and shakes. Guests can enjoy riverfront views, live performances in The Event Center, free parking and daily promotions and giveaways. Riversuites at The Battery is the casino’s luxury boutique hotel. For additional information and current offers, please visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia.

MEDIA CONTACT

Jeff Shurilla

For Rivers Casino Philadelphia

215-764-2376 (cell)

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