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Rivers Casino Makes $4.5 Million Sports & Exhibition Authority Payment For Consol Energy Center

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Rivers Casino
Press Release
Mar 31, 2016

$52.5 Million in Total Contributions from Rivers Casino to Penguins’ Arena as of April 1, 2016

PITTSBURGH — March 31, 2016 — Rivers Casino and the Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County (SEA) announced today that $4.5 million from Rivers has been put toward construction expenses for CONSOL Energy Center.

Rivers Casino contributes $7.5 million annually to the SEA, with installments occurring in April and October. To date, Rivers has generated $52.5 million to help fund construction expenses for CONSOL Energy Center, one of the city’s premier entertainment venues and home of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Rivers Casino will have contributed $225 million to the SEA for CONSOL Energy Center’s construction by the time the agreement concludes in 2038.      

“We’re pleased to do our part in making CONSOL Energy Center a leading entertainment destination in Pittsburgh,” said Craig Clark, general manager of Rivers Casino. “The funds generated from this partnership will continue to make CONSOL a great place to celebrate and an excellent home for the Pittsburgh Penguins.”

Rivers Casino generates approximately $161 million each year for various organizations across Pittsburgh, Allegheny County and the Commonwealth, including Pittsburgh’s economic development and tourism fund.

“Rivers Casino continues to demonstrate its commitment to being a good corporate citizen. Its positive impact is felt throughout the City of Pittsburgh,” said Wayne Fontana, chairman of the SEA and Pennsylvania State Senator.

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ABOUT RIVERS CASINO
Opened in 2009, Rivers Casino has been voted a “Best Place to Work” in the Pittsburgh Business Times, a “Top Workplace” in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "Best Overall Gaming Resort" in Pennsylvania by Casino Player magazine and "Best Overall Casino" in Pennsylvania by Strictly Slots magazine. The casino features more than 2,900 slots, 83 table games, a 30-table poker room, nine distinctive restaurants and bars, a riverside amphitheater, a multipurpose event space, live music performances, free parking and multiple promotions and giveaways daily. Already, more than $542 million in jackpots have been awarded to players at Rivers Casino. For more information, visit riverscasino.com.  

MEDIA CONTACT:
Emily Adams 
For Rivers Casino
267-932-8760 x 308
[email protected]

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