Love Of The Game Weekend At Rivers Casino Philadelphia

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LOVE OF THE GAME WEEKEND AT RIVERS CASINO PHILADELPHIA

Five-day celebration (Feb. 10-14) includes concerts, the Big Game and Valentine’s Day

There will be supersized fun at Rivers Casino Philadelphia when two concerts, pro football’s championship, and Valentine’s Day come together for a “Love of the Game Weekend” on Delaware Ave.

Classic country artists Lonestar and Deana Carter start the party on Thursday, Feb. 10, and on the fifth day, my true love gives to me a Valentine’s Day special at Jack’s Bar + Grill. In between, Freddie Jackson and Ruben Studdard sing love songs by Luther Vandross in The Event Center on Friday, Feb. 11, guests can win $100,000 in the Year of the Tiger drawing, while football fans can watch and wager on the Big Game in the BetRivers Sportsbook on Sunday, Feb. 13.

Love of the Game Weekend Schedule

·         Feb. 10: Lonestar and Deana Carter (The Event Center, 8 p.m.)

·         Feb. 11: Freddie Jackson and Ruben Studdard Sing Luther (The Event Center, 8 p.m.)

                Live music, No Standards (Jack’s Bar + Grill, 8 p.m. to midnight)

·         Feb. 11 and Feb. 12: Year of the Tiger drawing (8 and 10 p.m.)

               Live music, The Rockets (Saturday at Jack’s, 8 p.m. to midnight)

·         Feb. 13: Big Game Watch and Wager (BetRivers Sportsbook, 6 p.m.)

·         Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day Dinner (Jack’s, 2-10 p.m.)

“There’s something for everyone during our five-day ‘Love of the Game Weekend,’” said Justin Moore, general manager of Rivers Casino Philadelphia. “Guests will enjoy the diverse entertainment, delicious food specials, various gaming offers, and watching championship football in our sportsbook’s electric atmosphere.”

Lonestar and Deana Carter — Thursday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m.

Tickets start at $49

 Country music fans will love classic country artists Lonestar and Deana Carter. Lonestar’s 10 No. 1 hits span from the late 1990s to early 2000s and include the country/pop crossover hit “Amazed” as well as “I’m Already There” and more. Carter is celebrating a 25th-anniversary edition of her album “Did I Shave My Legs for This?”

Freddie Jackson and Ruben Studdard Sing Luther Vandross — Friday, Feb. 11 at 8 p.m.

Tickets start at $40

Freddie Jackson and American Idol winner Ruben Studdard will fill The Event Center with love songs when they sing the music of Luther Vandross. Studdard rose to fame as winner of the second season of “American Idol” in 2003, while Jackson is known for his sensual slow jams and songs that serenade.

The Event Center

February Drink Specials

·         $10 Strawberry Moscow Mules

·         $10 Pounders 

·         $5 Slim cans

Year of the Tiger Drawing — Friday, Feb. 11 and Saturday, Feb. 12 at 8 and 10 p.m.

Top prize is $100,000

Rush Reward members can earn entries by playing their favorite slots and table games beginning Tuesday, Feb. 1. Guests who activate their entries at any Rush Rewards kiosk beginning at 6:30 p.m. will be entered into random drawings at 8 and 10 p.m. Five winners will be selected at each drawing for prizes ranging from $5 in Free Slot Play to $100,000 cash.

BetRivers Sportsbook — Sunday, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m.

Big Game watch and wager

Philadelphia’s first casino is the perfect place to watch the Big Game. The BetRivers Sportsbook features a massive 56.5-foot-wide by 10.5-foot-high LED central monitor, while guests can also see all the action on dozens of monitors throughout the gaming floor.

Located throughout the casino, sportsbook kiosks are open 24/7, while writer windows will be open before and during the game. Guests will also enjoy the following:

·         Over 1,000 Big Game wagering options

·         A wager of $200 or more on a Big Game prop bet, live bet or parlay bet; guests receive one free item from the Game Day Favorites Concession Stand menu

·         Food and drink specials, including $2.50 Miller Lite 16 oz. cans at the BetRivers Sportsbook bar and at Jack’s Bar + Grill

Jack’s Bar + Grill New Menu and Specials

Thursday, Feb. 10 — Monday, Feb. 14

·         Makin Bacon Burger — half-pound burger, bacon, cheddar cheese and BBQ sauce

·         Mushroom Swiss Burger — half-pound burger, mushrooms and Swiss cheese

·         Apple Walnut Salad — Honeycrisp apples, candied walnuts, cranberries and more

·         House Smoke Ribs — half-rack of BBQ ribs, mashed potatoes and sauteed green beans

·         Philly Egg Rolls — cheesesteak egg rolls served with spicy ketchup

·         Carne Asada Tacos — marinated skirt steak served with Mexican rice and refried beans

·         Chicken Wings — eight wings with choice of sauce: hot, mild, sweet Thai chili and more

·         IPA Flight Tasting — Yards, Flying Fish, Lancaster and Big Oyster

Friday, Feb. 11 and Saturday, Feb. 12 — Happy Hour, 6 to 8 p.m.

·         Half-priced appetizers 

·         $2 Miller Lite

·         $3 Frozen drinks

Sunday, Feb. 13

·         Touchdown Menu featuring wings, Jack’s burger sliders, grilled shrimp tacos, Philly cheesesteak fries and more, each for just $7

·         $2.50 Miller Lite 16 oz. cans

Valentine’s Day Special — Monday, Feb. 14, at Jack’s Bar + Grill from 2 to 10 p.m.

$99 prix fixe menu for two* 

Close out the Love of the Game weekend with a Valentine’s Day special for two. The prix fixe menu includes:

·         Two glasses of champagne

·         Soup or salad

·         Grilled filet mignon, mashed potatoes and sautéed green beans

·         New York style cheesecake with fresh berries

*gratuity not included

For more information about the Love of the Game weekend and to buy concert tickets, please visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia.

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Jeff Shurilla
For Rivers Casino Philadelphia

215-764-2376
[email protected]