RIVERS CASINO PORTSMOUTH KICKS OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH AN ECLECTIC MIX OF LIVE MUSIC: JAZZ AT ADMIRAL’S STEAK & SEAFOOD, LOCAL BANDS AND DJS AT THE SOUND BAR, AND EXCITING UPCOMING SHOWS AT THE EVENT CENTER

PORTSMOUTH, Va.— Jan. 2, 2023 – Rivers Casino Portsmouth is upping the entertainment ante the entire month of January. Guests will enjoy the smooth tunes of Jazz Nights at Admiral's Steak & Seafood every Thursday; an impressive lineup of local cover bands and DJs playing the latest hits; and live performances by world-renowned bands Kool & The Gang, Parmalee, and more. 

Jazz Nights at Admiral’s Steak & Seafood

Thursdays never sounded so good! Jazz Night at Admiral's Steak & Seafood features smooth jazz, craft cocktails, 15% off on select appetizers, delicious sushi, and more –– every Thursday from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

January Jazz Lineup: 

Phenomenal Sounds Duo: Thursday, Jan. 4; Ernest Whitehead: Thursday, Jan. 11; 

The B. Michelle Duo: Thursday, Jan. 18; Better By Tuesday Duo: Thursday, Jan. 25

For more information visit: RiversCasino.com.

Upcoming Ticketed Shows – The Event Center

Kool & The Gang – Guests are invited to “Get Down On It” with legendary R&B and funk band Kool & The Gang live at The Event Center –– Saturday, Jan. 20, at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and start at $59. Ages 21+. Tickets may be purchased at RiversCasino.com.

Parmalee – The acclaimed country music band Parmalee will take the stage at The Event Center –– Saturday, Jan. 27, at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and start at $19. Ages 21+. Tickets may be purchased at RiversCasino.com,

Live Entertainment, Local Talent – The Sound Bar

Visit The Sound Bar to hear live DJs and bands. DJs take the stage Thursdays at 8 p.m., and the best local bands in Virginia perform live on Fridays and Saturdays, at 9 p.m. 

January DJ and Band Lineup: 

DJ Mista Nice: Thursday, Jan. 4; The Fuzz Band: Friday, Jan. 5; Gentleman and their Lady: Saturday, Jan. 6; DJ Welldone: Thursday, Jan. 11; JTucker & the Krewe: Friday, Jan. 12; 5Starr: Saturday, Jan. 13; DJ Ragoza: Thursday, Jan. 18; Joselyn Best & Soulful Soundz: Friday, Jan. 19; The Champagne Band: Saturday, Jan. 20; DJ Solertech: Thursday, Jan. 25; New Band on the Block: Friday, Jan. 26; SeamLess Full Band: Saturday, Jan. 27

BetRivers Sportsbook – Watch and Wager

BetRivers Sportsbook is the ideal place to watch and wager on all your favorite sports like football, basketball, hockey, MMA, racing, and more. In addition to daily game broadcasts, the following events will be featured in the Sportsbook:

• College Football National Championship – Monday, Jan. 8, at 7:30 p.m.
• UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 – Saturday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m.
• NBA on MLK Day – Each season, the NBA honors Martin Luther King Day on the third Monday of January with a lineup of games championing unity and equality. This season’s MLK Day celebrations include 11 matchups occurring throughout the day on Monday, Jan. 15. 
• UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis – Saturday, Jan. 20, at 10 p.m.

“Rivers Gives” in Hampton Roads

Through Rivers Gives, the casino’s community engagement initiative, Rivers Casino Portsmouth actively engages in community service, focusing on volunteerism, corporate giving, and donation drives. In December, Team Members organized a gift drive and donated 250 gifts to the HER Shelter. In partnership with Wreaths Across America, Team Members laid wreaths at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Portsmouth to remember and honor fallen service members. 

In January, casino guests will have an opportunity to join the casino’s philanthropic efforts by donating chips, vouchers, and cash to support the January nonprofit partner, the Portsmouth Chapter of the NSU Alumni Association.

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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.

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