COMEDIAN MICHAEL BLAUSTEIN BRINGS NEW COMEDY SPECIAL TO RIVERS CASINO PORTSMOUTH

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — May 16, 2025 — Rising comedian and chart-topping podcaster Michael Blaustein is bringing his high-energy humor to Rivers Casino Portsmouth on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at 8 p.m. at The Event Center. Tickets start at $29 and are available now at RiversCasino.com.

Viral stand-up comedian Michael Blaustein has sold out shows worldwide, wrapping his 2024 tour with over 72,000 tickets sold. He’s also the co-host of the chart-topping podcast “Stiff Socks” with Trevor Wallace, which boasts over 70 million downloads.

"After back-to-back sold-out comedy shows, we’re thrilled to welcome another fan favorite to our stage,” said Steve Tortorello, Vice President of Marketing. “Michael Blaustein is making a stop at Rivers Casino Portsmouth on his national tour, and we know our guests are in for a night of nonstop laughs.”

In addition to stand-up, Blaustein has appeared in MTV’s hit show “Punk’d,” CBS’s “Person of Interest,” and landed a role in Spike Lee’s feature Film “The Lucky Guy.” He has performed at over 200 colleges worldwide with Comedy Central on “Campus Tour,” “The College Humor Tour,” and “The Oddball Comedy Fest.”

For tickets and more information, please visit RiversCasino.com/Portsmouth. Guests must be 21+.

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About Rivers Casino Portsmouth 

Rivers Casino Portsmouth is a world-class destination 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, including Rivers Casino Portsmouth, 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. 

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