COMEDIANS TAKE CENTER STAGE AT RIVERS CASINO PHILADELPHIA IN NOVEMBER
Comedians Take Center Stage at Rivers Casino Philadelphia in November
Pete Davidson Live for two shows only on Nov. 25 at Fishtown’s casino
PHILADELPHIA — Nov. 1, 2023 — Get ready to laugh your feathers off at Rivers Casino this November.
Pete Davidson, of “Saturday Night Live” fame, and DeRay Davis bring their comedy tours to Fishtown for Thanksgiving week, while Grammy-nominated singer Brian McKnight performs on the holiday weekend.
Also this month, we honor our U.S. military on Veterans Day and every day, plus, on Fridays and Saturdays in November, guests can win their share of $88,000 in Feathers of Fortune.
“Pete Davidson Live” — Saturday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Pete Davidson fans have two chances to see the SNL alum in Philadelphia. The comedian’s razor-sharp wit and brutally honest comedy will be at Fishtown’s casino for one night only.
Tickets are limited and selling fast.
Additional Entertainment
The Event Center stage continues to host a diverse performance lineup. Tickets are on sale at RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia. This month’s lineup features the following events:
DeRay Davis — Wednesday, Nov. 22, at 8 p.m.
Get ready for a night filled with laughter and nonstop fun when DeRay Davis brings his hilarious stand-up comedy to Rivers Casino Philadelphia on Wednesday, Nov. 22, at 8 p.m. Davis is a multifaceted comedian who has entertained on stage and on the big screen. Tickets for this touring show start at $29.
Brian McKnight — Friday, Nov. 24, at 8 p.m.
Grammy-nominated singer Brian McKnight will captivate the audience with his soulful melodies and remarkable vocal prowess. Tickets for The Event Center show start at $59.
Cage Wars 63 — Saturday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m.
Cage Wars 63, a high-energy evening of mixed martial arts, is coming to Rivers Casino Philadelphia. The fights will take place in The Event Center; tickets starting at just under $68 are on sale now at CageWarsMMA.com/tickets.
Employment Opportunities
Riversuites, Rivers Casino’s Lifestyle Hotel, is Coming Soon
Riversuites, a 62-suite lifestyle luxury hotel inside The Battery, the mixed-use lifestyle campus underway on Beach Street in Fishtown. The new venture means there are job openings in Fishtown.
The hotel is currently looking for front-desk representatives, bell attendants, housekeepers, supervisors and more. Please visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia for a full list of hotel positions and other casino opportunities, including for experienced dealers.
Promotions, Contests and Sweepstakes
Rivers Salutes Veterans Day & Every Day — Honoring Our Veterans
Saturday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. Year-round, veterans and active military are eligible to receive a Rivers Salutes custom Rush Rewards card to qualify for special promotions and offers, including dining offers and hotel discounts. Guests can present a valid military or veteran ID card at the cashier to be part of the Rivers Salutes program.
Additionally, the Veterans Multi-Service Center is Rivers Casino’s Change Makes a Difference program recipient in November.
$88,000 Feathers of Fortune — On Fridays and Saturdays in November, guests can win from $300 to $3,000 in cash and prizes by activating contest entries at any Rush Rewards kiosk from 7 p.m. to 9:50 p.m. Then, at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., five winners will be selected to play Rivers’ turkey-themed contest. Rush Rewards members can earn entries on slots and table games from now, through Saturday, Nov. 25.
Playmaker Football Challenge — During football season, Rush Rewards members can select the winning pro football teams for each week of the regular season. The player with the most correct picks and, if necessary, the winning tiebreaker selection will win a choice between a pair of Philadelphia home game tickets, a cash prize or Free Play.
Table Games: Play to Eat — On Mondays in November, all Rush Rewards members who play a table game with their Rush Rewards Card can earn a $20 dining credit. To qualify, Rush Rewards members must play with their Rush Rewards Card and earn 300 Tier Points at any table game.
Birthday Bucks Bash — Rush Rewards members whose birthdays are in November can receive a variable number of bonus rewards points. Participants can choose one day during their birthday month to convert their bonus to Free Slot Play or dining dollars at select restaurants and Marketplace outlets.
November Jackpot Replay — For every jackpot valued at $1,200 or higher won in November, Rush Rewards members will earn one entry in the November Jackpot Replay. On Thursday, Nov. 30, at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., five winners per drawing will be randomly selected to each receive $1,000 in cash.
Rivers Roulette on Instagram — Rivers Roulette will be posted on the casino’s Instagram feed @RiversCasinoPhiladelphia in November. Guests who guess the winning number can win $50 in Free Play. Full details are available on the casino’s promotions page.
Young at Heart — On Wednesdays in November from noon to 8 p.m. Rush Rewards members age 50 and older can swipe their Rush Rewards Card at any kiosk to win free swag or Free Slot Play; from noon to 3 p.m., eligible members can receive a free hotdog and chips.
Dining and Drink Offerings
Martorano’s Prime
Award-winning restaurateur and South Philly native Steve Martorano has come home to personally serve his world-famous meatballs for all of Philadelphia. Martorano’s Prime, an Italian-American Steakhouse, is accepting online reservations at OpenTable.com.
November’s Featured Item:
• 16-ounce Ribeye Pizzaiola — This succulent steak is complemented by a flavorful San Marzano tomato sauce, homemade mozzarella cheese for creamy richness, and a kick of Calabria oregano and long hot peppers that add a zesty, mildly spicy twist.
Martorano’s Sicilian Slice — Celebrity cook Steve Martorano brings fresh pizza by the slice to Rivers Casino. This grab-and-go outlet features pizzas that are generously topped with mouthwatering tomato sauce and premium mozzarella cheese.
Mian — Featuring authentic Asian cuisine, Mian’s featured item in November is braised beef tendon soup.
Jack’s Bar + Grill — Enjoy a large variety of American dishes along with fantastic waterfront views. The restaurant and bar are open daily; please visit the website for current hours.
November’s Featured Item:
• Bourbon maple glazed salmon
Thanksgiving Special — Thursday, Nov. 23 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Turkey dinner with natural gravy, mashed potatoes and green beans
Dunkin’ — Rivers runs on Dunkin’ with great-tasting donuts and freshly brewed coffee. This Fishtown location is open daily in the casino’s Marketplace.
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard — Rita’s serves “Ice Custard Happiness” at Rivers Casino and is open daily from noon to 10 p.m. In November, buy one quart of Italian ice, get a second quart for free.
For complete menus, hours and additional information, please visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia.
Rivers Poker Room
The Rivers Casino Philadelphia Poker Room features over $140,000 in high-hand promotions in November. Philly’s first poker room is open 24/7 and features poker tournaments throughout the month.
Ultra Rush — $200,000 Guaranteed
Wednesday, Nov. 22, through Sunday, Nov. 26:
Day 1A: Nov. 22 at 11:15 a.m.
Day 1B: Nov. 24 at 10:15 a.m.
Day 1C: Nov. 25 at 10:15 a.m.
Day 2: Nov. 25 at 11: 15 a.m.
$1,200 buy-in
40k starting stacks; 40- and 50-minute levels
$230 satellites:
Sunday, Nov. 12, at 3:15 p.m. (10 seats guaranteed)
Saturday, Nov. 18, at 7:15 p.m. (10 seats guaranteed)
Sunday, Nov. 19, at 2:15 p.m. (15 seats guaranteed)
Friday, Nov. 24, at 3:15 p.m. (5 seats guaranteed)
$180 satellites: Thursday, Nov. 9, at 3:15 p.m., and Thursday, Nov. 16, at 6:15 p.m. (5 seats guaranteed each day)
Weekly Poker Tournaments
Weekly no-limit Texas Hold ’em poker tournaments continue this month with the following schedule:
Sundays, 1:15 p.m.* — $200 NLH ($5,000 guarantee; Nov. 5 only)
Mondays, 6:15 p.m. — $70 NLH (beginners’ tournament)
Tuesdays, 6:15 p.m. — $140 NLH ($6,000 guarantee)
Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m. — $50 NLH (seniors age 50+)
Wednesdays, 1:15 p.m. — $50 NLH rematch
Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m. — $140 NLH, Deep Stack Turbo ($5,000 guarantee)
Fridays, 6:15 p.m. — $140 NLH ($4,000 guarantee)
Saturdays, 10:15 a.m. — $70 NLH (beginners’ tournament)
Saturdays, 1:15 p.m.** — $200 NLH ($7,500 guarantee; Nov. 4 and 18)
*No daily tournament on Nov. 12 and 19 (Ultra Rush satellites).
**Saturday, Nov. 11 tournament will be a $300 NLH tournament with a $20,000 guarantee.
Note: Most daily tournaments from Wednesday, Nov. 22, through Sunday, Nov. 26, will be replaced by the Ultra Rush tournament and satellites. The Wednesday, Nov. 22 tournament at 6:15 p.m. will be held.
Daily High Hands & Instant High Hands — Rivers Casino’s daily high-hand promotions range from $200 to $500 at select times throughout the month.
Bad Beat Jackpot — The $50,000 Bad Beat Jackpot runs 24/7, with a current minimum qualifier of quad 10s.
For more poker information, please visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia, follow @RiversPokerPhl on X, formerly known as Twitter, or visit the Bravo poker app.
BetRivers Sportsbook
The BetRivers Sportsbook is the place to watch and wager on all of November’s baseball, football, hockey, basketball, soccer, tennis and golf action. In addition to daily game broadcasts, the following big games and events will be featured in the sportsbook:
All Philadelphia pro football games: Nov. 5, 20 and 26
All Philadelphia pro hockey and basketball games
All pro baseball playoff games (if necessary): Nov. 1, 3 and 4
Mixed martial arts: UFC 295: Saturday, Nov. 11, at 10 p.m.
Sunday Funday
Celebrate fall sports and win great weekly prizes in the BetRivers Sportsbook by playing trivia on Sundays in November. Guests can play anytime by simply scanning the sportsbook QR code with their mobile device. The monthly winner will win four tickets to a Philadelphia home baseball game. Additionally, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., live trivia will be offered along with music. The featured drinks are $2 Miller Lite beers and Simply Spiked Lemonade.
The sportsbook features 33 kiosks throughout the casino that are open 24/7. Tickets can be cashed at any time; writer windows are open during select times. Guests can call the sportsbook at 215-717-2846 to make a free seat reservation.
Rivers Gives
Rivers Gives is a unique community relations program and steadfast commitment by the casino, and it includes having its Team Members volunteer service hours in the Fishtown neighborhood and surrounding areas. When cashing their gaming tickets, guests can join Rivers Gives in supporting monthly initiatives that benefit local nonprofits through donation options.
The monthly and quarterly organization recipients are:
November: Veterans Multi-Service Center
Q4: JEVS Human Services
For more casino and event information, please visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia.
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ABOUT RIVERS CASINO PHILADELPHIA
Located along the Delaware River waterfront in Fishtown, Rivers Casino Philadelphia features 1,522 slots, 78 table games, 55 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 Sicilian Slice, Mian and Jack’s Bar + Grill and Martorano’s Prime, an Italian-American Steakhouse. Guests will also enjoy riverfront views, live performances in The Event Center, free parking, and daily promotions and giveaways. 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