Rivers Casino Philadelphia Announces May Promotions And Entertainment

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RIVERS CASINO PHILADELPHIA ANNOUNCES MAY PROMOTIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Guests can win a 2023 Acura MDX, and Peabo Bryson heads The Event Center performance list at Fishtown’s casino

PHILADELPHIA — May 1, 2023 — Two-time Grammy-winner Peabo Bryson and “America’s Got Talent” alum Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti lead the list of performers at Rivers Casino Philadelphia in May. Guests will also enjoy food and drink specials all month and have the chance to win a 2023 Acura MDX when they visit Philly’s first casino.

Employment Opportunities at Rivers Casino — Martorano’s Monday

Martorano’s Prime, headed 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 have a sneak peek and interview inside 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 them 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:

Peabo Bryson — Friday, May 12, at 8 p.m.

Two-time Grammy-winning R&B and soul singer Peabo Bryson, who rose to fame for his ballads and Disney duets with singers including Celine Dion, will perform at Rivers Casino Philadelphia on Friday, May 12, at 8 p.m. Tickets for The Event Center performance start at $49.

Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti — Friday, May 19, at 8 p.m.

“America’s Got Talent” alum Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti will bring his flawless vocals and charismatic sound to The Event Center at Rivers Casino Philadelphia on Friday, May 19, at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and start at $29.

Tower of Power — Friday, May 26, at 8 p.m.

Iconic R&B and funk band Tower of Power, known for its brass-driven hits such as “What Is Hip?” and “So Very Hard to Go,” will perform at Rivers Casino Philadelphia on Friday, May 26, at 8 p.m. Tickets for The Event Center performance start at $59. 

Cage Wars — Saturday, June 3, at 7 p.m.

Cage Wars 58, a high-energy evening of mixed martial arts, is coming to Rivers Casino Philadelphia on Saturday, June 3, at 7 p.m. The fights will take place in The Event Center; tickets starting at $70 are on sale now at CageWarsMMA.com/tickets.

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 May.  

Jack’s Stage Lineup  

• DJs: May 12, 19, 26
• La Vida Loca (Ricky Martin tribute): Friday, May 5
• M80: Saturday, May 6
• The Rockets: Saturday, May 13
• Late Last Night: Saturday, May 20
• The Gentlemen of Soul LSM, May 27

Promotions, Contests and Sweepstakes

$100,000 Revved Up Winning — Guests can win a 2023 Acura MDX this month as well as prizes ranging from $200 to $3,000 in cash or Free Slot Play. Drawings will be held every Saturday in May at 8 and 10 p.m. for the cash and Free Slot Play, and the grand finale to win the car is Saturday, May 27, at 11 p.m. Each Saturday from 7 to 9:45 p.m., Rush Rewards members must activate their entries at any Rush Rewards kiosk. Entries are earned by playing slots and table games from Monday, May 1, at 6 a.m. through Saturday, May 27, at 9:50 p.m.

$40,000 Bouquets of Free Play — All guests who are playing slots or table games with their Rush Rewards Card on Fridays in May from 7 to 10 p.m. will be eligible for selection in the Bouquets 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.

May Jackpot Sweepstakes — For every jackpot valued at $1,200 or higher won in May, Rush Rewards members will earn one entry into the May Jackpot Sweepstakes. On Wednesday, May 31, at 6 and 8 p.m., five winners per drawing will be randomly selected to each receive $1,000 in cash.

10,000 Followers on Rivers Instagram — Beginning in May, guests have a chance to win $100 in Free Slot Play. Once the Rivers Instagram page @RiversCasinoPhiladelphia reaches 10,000 followers, a special drawing will be held where 10 followers will win the prize. Full details are available on the casino’s promotions page.

Table Games Play to Eat — On Mondays in May, 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.

Young at Heart — On Wednesdays in May from noon to 8 p.m., all Rush Rewards members ages 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.

Dining and Drink Offerings

Mian — Guests can enjoy salt and pepper shrimp with shell for $29 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 May, 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. 

Featured Item

Liberty Bell Pretzel: beer cheese, spicy mustard and everything spice for $13

Cinco de Mayo Specials

• Pulled pork carnitas tostadas with refried beans, salsa verde, queso fresco, pico de gallo and cilantro for $12
• Grilled shrimp tacos with charred pineapple salsa, romaine lettuce, lime crema with flour tortilla for $15
• $2 Corona

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

• $7 select appetizers
• $3 frozen cocktails
• $2 Miller Lite

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. In May, guests will enjoy cheese fries — french fries with cheese whiz. 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 daily from noon to 9 p.m.

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

Rivers Poker Room

The Rivers Casino Philadelphia Poker Room features over $215,000 in high-hand promotions, including more than $52,000 in Mystery High Hands, including a grand prize of $5,000. Philly’s first poker room is open 24/7 and features poker tournaments throughout the month. 

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

Ultra Rush — $200,000 Guaranteed  

• Thursday, May 18, through Sunday, May 21
• $1,100 buy-in
• 40k starting stacks; 40- and 50-minute levels
• In the money on Day 2, Sunday, May 7
• $135 satellites:* Sunday, May 14, through Wednesday, May 17, at 7:15 p.m.
• $135 satellite:* Wednesday, May 17, at 1:15 p.m.

             *Four seats guaranteed

Weekly Poker Tournaments

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

• Sundays, 11:15 a.m.* — $160 NLH ($5,000 guarantee)
• Mondays, 1:15 p.m. — $100 NLH
• Mondays, 7:15 p.m.** — $160 NLH, Double Green Chip Bounty ($4,000 guarantee)
• Tuesdays, 6:15 p.m. — $70 NLH (beginner’s tournament)
• 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. — $70 (beginners)

*No daily tournament on May 7 and 21

**No daily tournament on May 29

Note: Daily tournaments will be replaced by Little Rush events from Monday, May 1, through Sunday, May 7, and by Ultra Rush events from Monday, May 15, through Saturday, May 20

Mystery High Hands — On select days, Sunday through Wednesday, high-hand winners will have a chance to win cash prizes ranging from $200 to the $5,000 grand prize. High hands will be drawn every hour from 1 to 10 p.m. on designated days.

Daily High Hands & Instant High Hands — Rivers Casino’s daily high-hand promotions at select times include $500 every half hour on Thunder Thursday and $1,000 every hour on Fridays and Saturdays. High-hand promotions run every day throughout the month.

$50,000 Free Roll Tournament — Players who earn 120 or more hours playing in cash games from now 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.

BetRivers Sportsbook

The BetRivers Sportsbook is the place to watch and wager on all the basketball and hockey playoff action in May, as well as the ongoing baseball season.

In addition to the daily game broadcasts, the following big games and sporting events will be featured in the sportsbook:

• May 6, mixed martial arts: UFC 288
• May 6, boxing: Canelo Álvarez vs. John Ryder
• May 20, boxing: Devin Haney vs. Vasiliy Lomachenko

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 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:

• May: Asian American Chamber of Commerce
• Q2: Lutheran Settlement House

For more casino and event information, please visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia.

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Jeff Shurilla
for Rivers Casino Philadelphia
215-764-2376
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