RIVERS CASINO PORTSMOUTH PLANS SUMMER GROUNDBREAKING FOR THE LANDING HOTEL

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — May 2, 2025 — Rivers Casino Portsmouth and Rush Street Gaming today announced plans to break ground on a new hotel this summer: The Landing Hotel Portsmouth. 

Mayor of Portsmouth Shannon Glover first shared the news during the annual Portsmouth State of the City meeting as another sign of tremendous economic momentum in the City of Portsmouth. The sold-out State of the City 2025 meeting was held in The Event Center at Rivers Casino on May 2. 

“Portsmouth is on the move – and we’re winning,” said Mayor Glover. “The Landing Hotel Portsmouth is more than just a beautiful new addition to our skyline. It’s a symbol of Rivers Casino’s positive impact on Portsmouth and our continued rise as a regional entertainment destination.” 

The Landing Hotel Portsmouth is a $65 million privately funded development. The project will bring roughly 200 new temporary construction jobs and 60 new permanent positions to Rivers Casino Portsmouth. In addition to the new hospitality tax for the City of Portsmouth, the hotel is expected to drive additional local commerce and gaming, restaurant, conference, and event revenues by supporting weekend and overnight visits to the area. 

The Landing Hotel Portsmouth is expected to open in early 2027. 

“A hotel was always part of the casino’s masterplan, and we’re excited to be moving forward as expected,” said Tim Drehkoff, CEO of Rush Street Gaming and Rivers Casino Portsmouth. “The Landing Hotel Portsmouth will be Rush Street’s fourth casino hotel, custom-designed for the greater Hampton Roads market.” 

Award-Winning Architectural Design 

The Landing Hotel Portsmouth will be an upscale eight-story destination directly adjacent to Rivers Casino Portsmouth—overlooking the property’s water feature. The hotel will have 106 well-appointed and generously sized guest rooms, including 32 expansive suites, among them two ‘super suites’ providing both indoor and outdoor space. 

Setting this property apart are spacious guestrooms and upsized suites comparable to luxury hotel brands. Suites will range from approximately 400 square feet to over 800 square feet.

A sophisticated Lobby Bar is planned near the reception area on the first floor, where two private executive board rooms and other amenities will also be available. Complimentary breakfast and a sundries shop will be among the hotel’s offerings. 

Guests of The Landing Hotel will have immediate access, via a dedicated covered corridor, to The Event Center at Rivers Casino along with eight on-property restaurants and lounges—including the popular Admiral’s Steak & Seafood, an Open Table Diners’ Choice winner—plus BetRivers Sportsbook, poker room and the full-service gaming floor. 

The architect is the award-winning KOO Architecture & Interiors of Chicago. KOO is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and a member of the U.S. Green Building Council. 

A Winning Destination on Victory Boulevard 

“Having a hotel fulfills the promise of an integrated destination-style casino,” said Roy Corby, general manager of Rivers Casino Portsmouth. “The Landing Hotel will make Rivers an ideal choice for weekend getaways, wedding parties, conventions and expos, business travelers, concertgoers, and sports fans alike.” 

The Landing Hotel Portsmouth will be independently owned and operated by Rivers Casino and Rush Street Gaming, which also owns and operates The Landing Hotel in Pittsburgh and Schenectady and Riversuites in Philadelphia. 

The Landing Hotel Portsmouth will be a non-smoking facility. Guests must be over 21 and present a photo ID to access Rivers Casino’s gaming floor. For additional information and reservations, visit thelandinghotelva.com. 

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EDITOR’S NOTE: A Video and High-resolution renderings of The Landing Hotel Portsmouth, courtesy of KOO Architecture & Interiors of Chicago and Rush Street Gaming, are available here: TLH Renderings.

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. 

Contact: 

Kelli Webb 

For Rivers Casino Portsmouth 

[email protected] 

757.606.0281