RIVERS CASINO PORTSMOUTH RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE 50 MOST COMMUNITY-MINDED COMPANIES IN HAMPTON ROADS

PORTSMOUTH, Va.—Nov. 2, 2023 — Rivers Casino Portsmouth has been named an honoree of The Civic 50 Hampton Roads by VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads and Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service. 

The award recognizes Rivers Casino Portsmouth as one of the most community-minded companies in Hampton Roads determined by an independently administered and scored survey. The Civic 50 Hampton Roads initiative, modeled after Points of Light’s national program, provides a standard for superior corporate citizenship and showcases how companies can use their time, skills, and resources to drive social impact in their company and communities.

“Through Rivers Gives, we strive to be an outstanding community partner and look for meaningful opportunities to make a positive impact across Hampton Roads,” said Roy Corby, General Manager, Rivers Casino Portsmouth. “We are proud of the spirit of philanthropy embedded in our company culture, and this recognition underscores our continued commitment to improving the lives of others.” 

Rivers Casino Portsmouth’s dedication to community service extends through Rivers Gives, the casino’s ongoing community engagement initiative that includes volunteerism, board service, in-kind contributions, corporate giving, and donation drives. To date, Rivers Casino Portsmouth has donated over $775,000 through corporate giving and more than 875 volunteer hours. 

“We are pleased to congratulate Rivers Casino Portsmouth as a Civic 50 honoree and applaud  their continued commitment to community service,” said Stephanie Gorham, CEO, VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads.  “As a new business and industry in our region, we are delighted by their eagerness to contribute to Hampton Roads and impressed by the positive impact they’ve had on the lives of so many residents in such a short period of time.”

The Civic 50 Hampton Roads survey is administered by True Impact, a company specializing in helping organizations maximize and measure their social and business value and consists of quantitative and multiple-choice questions that inform the scoring process.

To learn more about Rivers Gives and the extensive work done by Rivers Casino Portsmouth in the community, please visit their website at Riverscasino.com.

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About Rivers Casino Portsmouth

Rivers Casino Portsmouth is a world-class destination—a $340 million local investment—located along Victory Boulevard, south of I-264. As part of Portsmouth’s New Entertainment District, the complex currently features a full-service casino, poker room, BetRivers Sportsbook, event and conference venues, premier restaurants, and more. Rivers Casino Portsmouth is Virginia’s first permanent casino and the latest addition to Rush Street Gaming, one of the fastest-growing casino and entertainment companies in the country. Rush Street Gaming and its affiliates have developed and operate successful casinos in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Des Plaines, Illinois; and Schenectady, New York. All Rush Street Gaming casinos have been voted a “Best Place to Work” or “Top Workplace” by their Team Members. For more information about Rivers Casino Portsmouth, including ongoing career opportunities, please visit RiversCasino.com.

Media Contacts: 

Kelli Webb
For Rivers Casino Portsmouth
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