May at Rivers Casino Philadelphia: Jackpots Top $500,000, Phil Hellmuth Headlines Poker Tournament, Nick Di Paolo in the Event Center

MAY AT RIVERS CASINO PHILADELPHIA: JACKPOTS TOP $500,000, PHIL HELLMUTH HEADLINES POKER TOURNAMENT, NICK DI PAOLO IN THE EVENT CENTER

PHILADELPHIA — April 30, 2026 — Table games are heating up at Rivers Casino Philadelphia, where two jackpots have topped $500,000. Throughout May, Rush Rewards members can earn entries into the Take It or Trade It promotion for a chance to win up to $2,000 in Free Slot Play.

Poker legend and BetRivers ambassador Phil Hellmuth will compete in a special one-day tournament on Thursday, May 14, in the poker room. Comedian Nick Di Paolo brings his tour to the Event Center stage on Saturday, May 9.

Jackpots Over $500,000 and Growing Daily

The progressive jackpot for Royal 9 Baccarat at Rivers Casino is over $535,000 and continues to increase daily. The progressive jackpot last hit for over $225,000. Guests are eligible for the jackpot if they place a bonus wager for their unique King-Nine hand designation.

The Mega Jackpot for the multi-link progressive shared between Ultimate Texas Hold ’em, Mississippi Stud and Three Card Poker is over $535,000 and growing daily. The major progressive jackpot has hit five times this year for an average of more than $50,000 each time.

Additionally, the recently launched High Card Flush Progressive jackpot has topped $235,000 and continues to increase daily.

Take It or Trade It

Rush Rewards members can win up to $2,000 Free Slot Play on Saturdays in May. Entries are earned by playing slots and table games throughout the month. Drawings will be held every 30 minutes from 4 to 8 p.m. each Saturday. Three winners in each drawing will choose between receiving $200 Free Slot Play or selecting a briefcase that could contain up to $2,000 Free Slot Play.

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 available.

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

Upcoming Headliners in The Event Center

Nick Di Paolo — Saturday, May 9

Stand-up comedian Nick Di Paolo will perform at Rivers Casino Philadelphia on Saturday, May 9, at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $29.

Eddie Griffin — Thursday, June 18

Popular comedian-turned-actor Eddie Griffin is bringing his high-energy stand-up performance to Rivers Casino on Thursday, June 18, at 8 p.m. in The Event Center. Tickets start at $39.

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

Rivers Poker Room

The Rivers Casino Poker Room will offer more than $250,000 in cash game promotions in May. Philly’s first poker room features high hand payouts ranging from $200 to $1,000 every day at various times. Additionally, poker tournaments are offered. 

Special No-Limit Hold ’em Tournaments in May

Poker legend and BetRivers ambassador Phil Hellmuth will play in a special tournament that is open to the public on Thursday, May 14. Guests can play with the 17-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner in the following NLHE tournament:

·         Thursday, May 14, 5:15 p.m.: $250 buy-in, 40k starting stack (Deepstack Turbo, Black Chip Bounty)

Additionally, Rivers is holding a Holiday Deepstack Series with five events over Memorial Day weekend. In addition to the increased buy-ins for the regularly scheduled weekly tournaments on Friday, May 22, and Saturday, May 23, guests can play in the following events:

·         Sunday, May 24, 11:15 a.m.: $130 buy-in, 25k starting stack (Double Board Bomb Pot)

·         Monday, May 25, 11:15 a.m.: $130 buy-in, 100k starting stack (Ultra Monster Stack)

No-Limit Hold ’em Weekly Tournaments

·         Fridays, 5:15 p.m.: $130 buy-in, 50k starting stack (Mini Monster) 

·         Fridays, 11:59 p.m.: $80 buy-in, 12k starting stack (Midnight Madness)

·         Saturdays, 10:15 a.m.: $100 buy-in, 30k starting stack (Deepstack Turbo, Green Chip Bounty)

·         Saturdays, 5:15 p.m.: $160 buy-in, 75k starting stack (Monster Stack)

·         Sundays, 10:15 a.m.*: $80 buy-in, 15k starting stack (Beginner)

*The tournament on 5/24 is replaced by the Holiday Deepstack Series event beginning at 11:15 a.m.

May High Hand Highlights

Top payouts listed for each day

·         Monday, $599

·         Tuesday, $599

·         Wednesday, $500

·         Thursday, $400

·         Friday, $1,000

·         Saturday, $1,000

·         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 basketball, hockey, boxing, the UFC and more in the BetRivers Sportsbook.

The sportsbook features 33 kiosks that are open 24/7. Tickets can be cashed at any time; writer windows are open during select times. The following events will be shown in the sportsbook:

UFC 328: Chimaev vs Strickland — Saturday, May 9

Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland, live from Newark, New Jersey, will be shown in the BetRivers Sportsbook on Saturday, May 9, beginning with the early preliminaries at 5 p.m.

Please visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia for seat reservations and more watch-and-wager information.

May 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. The casino offers $10 blackjack 24 hours a day, seven days a week, plus select table games with a $5 minimum are available daily. 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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