RIVERS CASINO PHILADELPHIA ANNOUNCES FEBRUARY PROMOTIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT
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RIVERS CASINO PHILADELPHIA ANNOUNCES FEBRUARY PROMOTIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Signing bonus for select jobs at Martorano’s Prime, while DJ Jazzy Jeff highlights the entertainment offerings at Fishtown’s casino
PHILADELPHIA — Feb. 1, 2023 — Grammy-winning and Philadelphia’s own DJ Jazzy Jeff will perform a free show on the Jack’s stage on Friday, Feb. 17, at 8 p.m. Guests can also enjoy live music, new gaming options, dining deals and the casino’s $300,000 Cupid’s Cash giveaway at Philly’s first casino.
Employment Opportunities at Rivers Casino
Martorano’s Prime, featuring celebrity chef and South Philly native Steve Martorano, is opening at Rivers Casino Philadelphia in early 2023. Rivers Casino Philadelphia is now hiring a room manager, a room chef, a shift manager, a sommelier, a sous chef, cooks, bartenders, servers and more to join Philly’s soon-to-be-hottest restaurant. The restaurant is currently offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for the following positions: room chef and room manager.
Additionally, Rivers Casino continues to host walk-in interviews for part-time and full-time positions every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon.
Visit the casino careers page on the website at riverscasino.com/philadelphia/careers for more information regarding positions and benefits that include medical and dental plans, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement and more.
Pulse Arena Gaming
Rivers Casino Philadelphia recently launched Pennsylvania’s first Pulse Arena. This 42-seat stadium configuration features the speed of electronic gaming while guests enjoy the community of table games in a revolutionary social gaming experience. The innovative gaming technology is a product of Interblock, a leading developer and supplier of luxury electronic table gaming products.
Players can enjoy roulette, blackjack, mini baccarat and craps from one stadium terminal. The immersive multisensory gaming experience features a huge 585-square-foot video wall that will be accompanied by lighting and sound systems that can be adjusted based on Rivers’ daily events and atmosphere.
Events and Entertainment
The Event Center stage continues to host a diverse performance lineup. Tickets are on sale at RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia.
Jack’s Bar + Grill Live Music
Guests can move and groove to live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays in February from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., and Young at Heart ’60s and ’70s entertainment takes the stage on Wednesdays in February from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Jack’s Stage Lineup
DJs at Jack’s: Feb. 3, 10, 11, 18, 24
Saturday, Feb. 4: Cherry Crush Band
Friday, Feb. 17: DJ Jazzy Jeff
Saturday, Feb 25: Legacy
Promotions, Contests and Sweepstakes
$300K Cupid’s Cash — On Fridays and Saturdays in February, all eligible Rush Reward members will be in the running to be selected in Cupid’s Cash Hot Seat. At 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., five winners will be selected to play an electronic game board to win a prize ranging from $100 to $250,000 in cash or Free Slot Play.
February Jackpot Sweepstakes — Every day in February, any Rush Rewards member who hits a jackpot valued at $1,200 or higher will earn one entry in the February Jackpot Sweepstakes. On Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., five winners per drawing will be randomly selected to receive $1,000 in cash.
Table Games Play to Eat — On Mondays in February, 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 on any table game.
Rivers Roulette on Instagram — Every Wednesday, a roulette wheel will be posted on Rivers Casino Philadelphia’s official Instagram page @RiversCasinoPhiladelphia. In the comments section, participants can guess the winning number from the roulette wheel spin. On Thursday at noon, the winning Rivers Roulette number will be posted and the potential winner will be notified about how to claim their prize of $50 Free Slot Play. Winner’s eligibility includes one guess per participant in the comment section, must be following @RiversCasinoPhiladelphia Instagram page, must “like” the roulette wheel post, must be 21 years of age or older, and must sign up for or be a current Rush Rewards member.
Young at Heart — On Wednesdays in February from noon to 8 p.m., all Rush Rewards members age 50 and older can swipe their player’s card at a Rush Rewards kiosk to win free swag or Free Play; from noon to 3 p.m. eligible members can receive a $5 special from Geno’s Steaks for a cheesesteak, fries and drink.
For more details on promotions, contests and sweepstakes, please visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia.
Dining and Drink Offerings
Mian — Guests can enjoy Crab Sausage Fried Rice for $28 all month. Mian is open Sunday through Thursday from noon to midnight and Friday and Saturday from noon to 2 a.m.
Jack’s Bar + Grill — Jack’s opens daily at 4 p.m. throughout February and closes at 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and at 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, with the bar staying open until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Guests can enjoy live music on Fridays and Saturdays from 8 p.m. to midnight.
February Specials
Rivers Burger — $12 seven days a week, half-pound burger with toppings including jumbo onion ring.
Happy Hour, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
$7 select appetizers
$2 Miller Lite cans
$3 frozen drinks
Geno’s Steaks — Philly’s iconic cheesesteak spot is serving a variety of sizzling steaks and hearty hoagies, all made with carefully selected fresh ingredients. During the month of February, guests can get a cheesesteak hoagie for $15 daily. Geno’s is open daily from noon to 11 p.m.
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard — It’s cold outside, but Rita’s is still serving “Ice Custard Happiness” at Rivers Casino Sunday through Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. Guests can enjoy $8 Concretes, Rita’s creamy, rich, thick custard loaded with toppings, all month long.
For complete menus and additional information, please visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia.
BetRivers Sportsbook
The BetRivers Sportsbook is the place to watch and wager on all the February sports action.
Also, guests can have Jack’s Bar + Grill menu items delivered right to their seats. The restaurant’s full menu will be available in the sportsbook and includes game-day favorites such as Liberty Bell pretzels, chicken wings and loaded nachos. Menu service in the sportsbook will be available every Saturday and Sunday.
All the big games and sporting events will be televised in the sportsbook, including:
UFC 284 on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 10 p.m.
NFL Championship Game on Sunday, Feb. 12, at 6 p.m.
Tommy Fury vs. Jake Paul boxing on Sunday, Feb. 26, at 10 p.m.
The sportsbook features 33 kiosks that are open 24/7 throughout the casino, and tickets can be cashed at any time; writer windows are open during select times.
Rivers Poker Room
The Rivers Casino Philadelphia Poker Room features over $200,000 in high-hand promotions, including $500 every 20 minutes on Fridays in February from 4 p.m. to midnight. Philly’s first poker room is open 24/7 and features poker tournaments throughout the month.
The Philadelphia Poker Championship Series will feature $550,000 in guaranteed prize pools running from Sunday, Feb. 19, through Sunday, March 12.
Philadelphia Poker Championship Series Schedule
Little Rush — $100,000 Guaranteed
Sunday, Feb. 19, through Sunday, Feb. 26
$180 buy-in
25k starting stacks, 25- and 40-minute levels
Main Event — $250,000 Guaranteed
Friday, March 3, through Sunday, March 5
$2,200 buy-in
40k starting stacks, 45- and 60-minute levels
Satellites: Sunday, Feb. 26, through Thursday, March 2 ($240 buy-in, 2 seats)
Mystery Rush — $200,000 Guaranteed
Wednesday, March 8, through Sunday, March 12
$560 buy-in
30 stacks, 30- and 40-minute levels
Satellites: Monday, March 6, and Tuesday, March 7 ($100 buy-in + $25 bounty, 5 seats)
Weekly Poker Tournaments
Weekly no-limit Texas Hold ’em poker tournaments continue in February with the following schedule*:
Sundays, 11:15 a.m. — $230 Deep Stack NLH ($10,000 guarantee)
Mondays, 1:15 p.m. — $100 NLH ($2,000 guarantee)
Mondays, 7:15 p.m. — $130 NLH, Double Green Chip Bounty ($4,000 guarantee)
Tuesdays, 6:15 p.m. — $130 NLH ($6,000 guarantee)
Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m. — $50 NLH (seniors age 50+)
Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m. — $130 NLH, Deep Stack Turbo ($5,000 guarantee)
Saturdays, 10:15 a.m. — $65 (beginners)
Saturdays, 1:15 p.m. — $160 Deep Stack NLH ($5,000 guarantee)
*Daily tournaments will be replaced by special events on the following dates: Sunday, Feb. 5, and Sunday, Feb. 19, through Tuesday, Feb. 28.
$50,000 Free Roll Tournament — Players who earn 100 or more hours playing in cash games from Sunday, Jan. 1, through Thursday, Feb. 2, at 6 a.m. qualify for the $50,000 Free Roll tournament on Sunday, Feb. 5, at 12:15 p.m. The top prize will be $10,000, with 40 places being paid.
$200 Instant High Hands — Every Wednesday in February from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., guests can win $200 with a qualifying high hand. The Instant High Hands promotion will also run on various Sundays, Mondays and Fridays throughout the month.
The minimum qualifying hand is a full house, aces full of tens; players must use at least one hole card and must have the best hand. At least four players must be dealt into the hand, and the pot must meet the minimum threshold for a high-hand jackpot contribution.
Daily High Hands — Rivers Casino’s daily high-hand promotions total more than $175,000 and range from $200 to $500 every 30 minutes at select times; $500 high hands will run every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in February.
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 Twitter or visit the Bravo poker app.
Rivers Gives
Rivers Gives is a unique community relations program and steadfast commitment by the casino that includes having its Team Members volunteer service hours in the Fishtown neighborhood and surrounding areas. Guests can join Rivers Gives in supporting monthly initiatives that benefit local nonprofits through donation options when cashing their gaming tickets.
The monthly and quarterly organization recipients are as follows:
February: African American Museum in Philadelphia
Q1 2023: Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium
Rivers Casino continues to follow all city, state and CDC health and safety protocols.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jeff Shurilla
For Rivers Casino
215-764-2376
jeff@hornercom.com
