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财富坊cff999，弗吉尼亚州，2023年1月23日 Rivers Casino Portsmouth celebrated its grand opening today—making history as the Commonwealth of Virginia’s first full-service permanent casino. 活动以一场特别表演拉开序幕 诺福克州立大学的“斯巴达军团”军乐队. The local musical ensemble recently appeared in the 2023 New Year’s Rose Parade.
上午的剪彩仪式上，罗伊·科比发表了讲话, General Manager of Rivers Casino Portsmouth; Shannon Glover, Mayor of Portsmouth; Brian Donahue, Director of Portsmouth Economic Development; Kelly T. Gee, Executive Director, Virginia Lottery; and Tim Drehkoff, 财富坊cff999河赌场和拉什街赌场的首席执行官.
“We’re excited to join such a vibrant community and to unveil this beautiful entertainment venue for all to enjoy,” said Tim Drehkoff, 财富坊cff999河赌场和拉什街赌场的首席执行官. “我们非常感谢社区和团队成员的支持, and we’re looking forward to launching this strong economic engine for the region.”
At the ceremony, Rivers Casino Portsmouth was presented with its official casino operator’s license by Gina Smith, 弗吉尼亚彩票公司博彩合规副主任.
Rivers Casino Portsmouth also announced a donation to three local charity partners from proceeds during gaming floor test events on January 19 and 21. Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters; USO Hampton Roads and Central Virginia; and Wesley Community Service Center each received $170,000，相当于510美元,从赌场的捐款总额.
财富坊cff999河赌场在上午10点左右向公众开放.m. on January 23, 出席的客人是第一批体验赌场的1,446 slot machines, 57 table games, 24扑克桌和无数的现场餐饮和娱乐选择. 在几家新餐馆中有 Admiral’s Steak & Seafood for high-end dining; plus, casual fare at Crossings Café, Mian, Slice Pizzeria, Starbucks; and opening later this year, Yard House -提供世界上最大的生啤酒选择.
关于Rush Street Gaming
Rivers Casino Portsmouth’s estimated annual payroll will be $62 million with a Portsmouth First 致力于建立多元化的员工队伍，并在当地招聘. Without exception, all Rush Street casinos have been voted a “Top Workplace” by their Team Members.
In July 2020, The Virginia Lottery Board pre-certified Rush Street Gaming to operate a casino in Virginia. With the referendum now approved by residents, application for licensing is the next step. Rush Street anticipates opening within two years of receiving a gaming license from the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Rush Street Gaming is one of the fastest-growing gaming and entertainment companies in America. Through its affiliates, 拉什街在得斯普兰斯拥有并经营着市场领先的赌场, Illinois (Chicago area); Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Schenectady, New York. Rush Street及其附属公司还开发了Fallsview赌场 & Resort in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in close partnership with the Province; and Riverwalk Casino & Resort in Vicksburg, Mississippi, which was acquired by Churchill Downs in 2012.