CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S SPECIALS AT MARTORANO’S PRIME ANDA ’90S NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH AT RIVERS CASINO PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA — Dec. 2, 2024 — The holiday season at Rivers Casino is full of parties and dining specials to close out the year.
Celebrate 2025 by turning back the clock to the 1990s with the live band Nine Deeez Night on New Year’s Eve, while football fans can enjoy watch parties in the BetRivers Sportsbook.
Also in December, guests can look forward to the sold-out Thunder from Down Under show on Saturday, Dec. 7., along with special menus at Martorano’s Prime. Join us for all this plus special gaming offers and more at Fishtown’s casino.
Christmas at Martorano’s Prime
Give mom a break and treat the whole family to Christmas dinner at Martorano’s Prime. Main course specials include surf and turf, halibut alla puttanesca and pescatore linguine fra diavolo.
Guests will also love Martorano’s Caesar salad and grilled octopus as appetizers and the scrumptious “Jimmies Yo Cuz cake” for dessert. Book your reservations now at OpenTable.
More Holiday Dining
Jack’s Bar + Grill invites you to indulge in our exclusive holiday specials for Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve:
· Wednesday, Dec. 25: Savor herb-crusted, line-caught Chilean sea bass, perfectly seared and served with creamy, buttery mashed potatoes. A medley of caramelized, roasted seasonal vegetables completes this elegant dish, finished with a tangy lemon dill beurre blanc. This Christmas meal is $39.
· Tuesday, Dec. 31: Delight in tender, marinated hanger steak, grilled to perfection and draped in a rich wild mushroom demi-glace. The dish is paired with golden roasted potatoes and crisp, vibrant haricots verts for a refined holiday feast. Enjoy all this for $37.
New Year’s Eve Events
’90s-Themed Party: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Ring in 2025 by dancing the night away at the most rad ’90s-themed party with free, live music on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Nine Deeez Nite takes over the Jack’s Bar + Grill stage with the greatest hits from Pearl Jam, *NSYNC, Snoop Dogg, Nirvana and more from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
A midnight champagne toast will highlight the festivities as guests party like it’s 1999.
There will be additional music throughout the night, including DJ Swoosh in the BetRivers Sportsbook from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Martorano’s Prime Pre-Fixe Menu
Before they put on their dancing shoes, guests can enjoy Martorano’s Prime pre-fixe menu on New Year’s Eve from 6 to 11 p.m.
Appetizer options feature Martorano’s world-famous meatball salad, roasted beet salad, jumbo shrimp cocktail and fried mozzarella.
Entrées are highlighted by an 8-ounce filet mignon Sinatra, linguine scampi, pan-seared Chilean sea bass and chicken cutlet Martorano. The main course can be accompanied by broccoli rabe, asparagus or fingerling potatoes and onions.
Guests will cap off the meal with either cheesecake, pistachio cake or tiramisu.
The pre-fixe menu is $135 per person and doesn’t include tax, gratuity or beverages.
Upcoming Football Events
Football Watch Parties in the Sportsbook
BetRivers Sportsbook hosts pro football watch parties every Sunday in December: Dec. 8, Dec. 15, Dec. 22 and Dec. 29. Guests can reserve seats by visiting the sportsbook webpage.
Plus, qualified guests have a chance to win four tickets to an upcoming game during the halftime drawing.
Additionally, on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays, the football menu features select items from Jack’s, FLIPT, Sicilian Slice and Mian.
Jack’s Buffet on Sunday Game Days
It’s tailgate time during every Sunday Philadelphia pro football game and guests can enjoy Jack’s all-you-can-eat buffet. For $29 per person, the menu includes pizza, pork and burger sliders, wings and more. Reservations for Dec. 8, Dec. 15, Dec. 22 and Dec. 29 can be made on the Rivers Casino dining page.
BetRivers Sportsbook
In addition to pro football, guests can watch and wager on basketball and hockey as well as the UFC.
UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura — Saturday, Dec. 7
Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Asakura, live from Paradise, Nevada, will be shown in the BetRivers Sportsbook on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. EST.
The sportsbook features 33 kiosks that are open 24/7. Tickets can be cashed at any time; writer windows are open during select times. Please visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia for reservations and more watch-and-wager information.
Jack’s Bar + Grill Dining and Entertainment
All-You-Can-Eat Seafood Buffet
Seafood lovers can indulge in all-you-can-eat snow crab and more at Jack’s seafood buffet on Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. For $46, guests with a Rush Rewards card can enjoy peel-and-eat shrimp, snow crab, classic sides and more. Without a card, the buffet is $55.
Happy Hour and Live Entertainment
Guests can enjoy happy hour, featuring select cocktails, beers, wines and more, every Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Additionally, guests can rock the microphone during live karaoke on most Thursdays with Dr Thunder from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and they can enjoy the following free live music every weekend:
· Friday, Dec. 6 — Ned Ryerson Band
· Saturday, Dec. 7 — Abby Lee
· Friday, Dec. 13 — No Clue
· Saturday, Dec. 14 — KT Duo
· Friday, Dec. 20 — Laura Lea and Tripp Fabulous
· Saturday, Dec. 21 — Calico Sparx
· Friday, Dec. 27 — Mike & Krissie
· Saturday, Dec. 28 — One Hot Mess
Upcoming Headliner in The Event Center
Bacon Brothers — Saturday, Feb. 22
Philadelphia’s very own Bacon Brothers are bringing their unique blend of folk, rock, soul and country music to Fishtown and Rivers Casino in 2025.
The dynamic duo of actor Kevin Bacon and his composer brother Michael Bacon, known for their diverse sound they call “forosoco,” will perform on The Event Center stage on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and start at $39.
Martorano’s Prime
Martorano’s Prime recently added another laurel to its growing list of Philly raves: Philadelphia Style magazine named Martorano’s Prime one of the “10 Best Steakhouses in Philadelphia 2024.”
Guests can hear live DJs at Martorano’s every weekend beginning at 8:30 p.m. DJ Johnny Looch performs on Thursday, Dec. 19, from 8 p.m. to midnight.
Rivers Poker Room
The Rivers Casino Philadelphia Poker Room will offer more than $130,000 in high hand promotions in December. Philly’s first poker room is open 24/7 and features no-limit Texas Hold ’em tournaments throughout the month, including the following series:
Holiday Deepstack Series
Thursday, Dec. 26, to Sunday, Dec. 29
· Thursday, Dec. 26, Event 1: Black Chip Bounty $250 NLH | 11:15 a.m.
· Thursday, Dec. 26, Event 2: Deepstack Survivor $200 NLH | 5:15 p.m.
· Friday, Dec. 27, Event 3: Double Green Chip Bounty $200 PLO | 11:15 a.m.
· Friday, Dec. 27, Event 4: Deepstack Tag Team $200 NLH | 5:15 p.m.
· Saturday, Dec. 28, Event 5: Deepstack Main Event $300 NLH | 1:15 p.m.
· Saturday, Dec. 28, Event 6: Mini Monster Stack $200 NLH | 6:15 p.m.
· Sunday, Dec. 29, Event 7: Ladies Deepstack $200 NLH | 11:15 a.m.
The Rivers poker page will be updated with new tournament information as it becomes available.
A special Christmas Eve $400 high hands giveaway will be held Tuesday, Dec. 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For additional promotions and more poker information, please visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia, follow @RiversPokerPhl on X or visit the Bravo Poker Live app.
December Gaming Promotions
This month and every month, Rivers Casino Philadelphia offers daily promotions, incentives and opportunities throughout the gaming floor to play and win. Rush Rewards members regularly receive notices by mail and email of drawings for Free Slot Play, giveaways, food and travel offers, cash drawings and more. For a current list of gaming floor promotions, poker room tournaments and table games action, visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia.
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ABOUT RIVERS CASINO PHILADELPHIA
Located along the Delaware River waterfront in Fishtown, Rivers Casino Philadelphia features more than 1,500 slots, nearly 75 table games, 24 hybrid gaming seats, a 28-table poker room and a designated sportsbook area for live sports betting. Rita’s Italian Ice and Dunkin’ are among the popular grab-and-go locations in the casino’s Marketplace. The casino also offers an array of distinctive restaurants and bars — among them are Martorano’s Prime, an Italian-American Steakhouse; Mian; Jack’s Bar + Grill; Martorano’s Sicilian Slice; and FLIPT, which serves classic burgers and shakes. Guests will also enjoy riverfront views, live performances in The Event Center, free parking, and daily promotions and giveaways. Riversuites at The Battery is the casino’s luxury boutique hotel. For additional information and current offerings, please visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia.
MEDIA CONTACT
Jeff Shurilla
For Rivers Casino Philadelphia
215-764-2376 (cell)
jeff@hornercom.com