RIVERS CASINO PHILADELPHIA ANNOUNCES JULY PROMOTIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT
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Rivers Casino Philadelphia Announces July 2023 Promotions And Entertainment
Holiday fireworks highlight Party on the Pier on Sunday, July 2, plus Jonathan Butler, Gerald Albright and more perform in The Event Center at Fishtown’s casino
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PHILADELPHIA — June 30, 2023 — Celebrate the holiday weekend with fun, food and fireworks at Rivers Casino Philadelphia. Party on the Pier kicks off a packed month of entertainment that features Thunder From Down Under, Jonathan Butler, Gerald Albright, Strictly Sinatra and The Stylistics in The Event Center. Plus, the Sweet Luck Truck and other gaming promotions are available in July at Philly’s first casino.
Party on the Pier — Sunday, July 2, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Philly foodies can now enjoy fresh, Sicilian-style pizza with the recent opening of Martorano’s Sicilian Slice. The new pizza shop by celebrity cook and South Philly native Steve Martorano and his wife, Marsha Daley-Martorano, is in the casino’s Marketplace, just steps away from where Martorano’s Prime, An Italian-American Steakhouse, will soon open. Sicilian Slice is open Wednesday through Sunday from 3 to 9 p.m.
Employment Opportunities at Rivers Casino — Martorano’s Monday
Martorano's Prime at Rivers Casino Philadelphia is looking for individuals with the best fine dining experience, including cooks, servers, assistant servers, greeters, and food runners. Here's what applicants can expect:
Cooks with fine dining experience can make up to $30 an hour.
Servers can make $8 an hour.
Assistant servers can make $6 an hour.
Please note that servers receive a base salary in addition to tips.
Every Monday, job seekers have an exclusive opportunity at a sneak peek and an interview inside the new and soon-to-be-hottest Italian-American steakhouse in Philly.
Applicants can complete the employment interest form at https://bit.ly/3TnxFnr, and a recruiter will contact them immediately. Additionally, Rivers Casino continues to host walk-in interviews every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon for part- and full-time positions.
Visit the casino careers page at RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia/Careers for more information regarding positions and benefits, which include medical and dental plans, a 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
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 acts.
Thunder From Down Under — Saturday, July 8, at 8 p.m.
Thunder From Down Under, the internationally acclaimed show that has appeared on the famed Las Vegas Strip for the past 20 years, is coming to The Event Center. Tickets start at $25 for the male revue’s scintillating performance.
Jonathan Butler & Gerald Albright — Friday, July 14, at 8 p.m.
Prepare for an unforgettable night when the sensational Grammy-nominated duo — singer-songwriter and guitarist Jonathan Butler and jazz saxophonist Gerald Albright — perform in a double bill. After last year’s sold-out Event Center performance, these two musical icons are back to captivate guests with their eclectic blend of contemporary rhythm and blues, jazz, and gospel music. Tickets start at $49.
Strictly Sinatra — Friday, July 28, at 7 p.m.
Get ready to swing with the coolest cats in town! Guests will enjoy dinner and a tribute to the 1960s music era when Strictly Sinatra Presents: The Rat Pack transports them back to the time of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. at Rivers Casino. Tickets for The Event Center show start at $59.
The Stylistics — Saturday, July 29, at 8 p.m.
The Stylistics, the iconic soul group hailing from Philadelphia, will return to their roots and to Rivers Casino. After last year’s sold-out show, fans can expect a night of soulful classics from the group that put Philly soul on the map. Tickets for The Event Center performance start at $39.
Promotions, Contests and Sweepstakes
Sweet Luck Truck — All month long, Rush Rewards members can earn entries on slots and table games for a chance to win up to $50,000 in cash. Weekly drawings, excluding on July 1, take place Fridays and Saturdays in July at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., when five winners will be selected. Winners are guaranteed at least $150 in Free Slot Play when they try to match the winning ice cream combination.
Birthday Bucks Bash — Rush Rewards members whose birthdays are in July can receive a variable number of bonus reward points. Participants can choose one day during their birthday month to convert their bonus to Free Slot Play or dining dollars at available restaurants and Marketplace outlets.
July Jackpot Sweepstakes — For every jackpot valued at $1,200 or higher won from June 30 through July 20, Rush Rewards members will earn one entry in the July Jackpot Sweepstakes. On Monday, July 31, 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 July. Guests who guess the winning number can win $50 in Free Play. Full details are available on the casino’s promotions page.
Table Games Play to Eat — On Mondays in July, 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.
Young at Heart — On Wednesdays in July from noon to 8 p.m., Rush Rewards members ages 50 and older can swipe their Rush Rewards Card at a kiosk to win free swag or Free Slot Play; from noon to 3 p.m., eligible members can receive a free small Italian ice from Rita’s Italian Ice.
Dining and Drink Offerings
Dunkin’ Is Now Open at Rivers Casino — Rivers Runs on Dunkin’ with great-tasting donuts and freshly brewed coffee. Philly’s newest Dunkin’ location opens daily at 6 a.m. in the casino’s Marketplace.
Mian — Mian is open Sunday through Thursday from noon to midnight and Friday and Saturday from noon to 2 a.m.
Jack’s Bar + Grill — Throughout July, Jack’s opens daily at 4 p.m. and closes at 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and at 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Jack’s Bar opens at noon daily and closes at 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and at 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Featured Item:
House Smoked Ribs: — half rack of BBQ ribs served with fries and coleslaw for $32.
Happy Hour — Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.:
$7 select appetizers
$2 drink specials
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. Geno’s is open daily from noon to 11 p.m.
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard — Rita’s serves “Ice Custard Happiness” at Rivers Casino Sunday through Thursday from noon to 9 p.m. daily. July’s special is one free quart of Italian ice or frozen custard when you buy one.
For complete menus and additional information, please visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia.
Rivers Poker Room
The Rivers Casino Philadelphia Poker Room features over $250,000 in high-hand promotions. Philly’s first poker room is open 24/7 and features poker tournaments throughout the month.
Mega Rush — $200,000 Guaranteed
Wednesday, July 19, through Sunday, July 23
$560 buy-in
40k starting stacks; 30- and 45-minute levels
In the money on Day 2, Sunday, July 23
Satellites to Mega Rush — 5 Seats Guaranteed
Sunday, July 16, through Wednesday, July 19
Noon and 6:15 p.m.*
$125 buy-in
*No 6:15 p.m. satellite on 7/19; Mega Rush begins.
Weekly Poker Tournaments
Weekly no-limit Texas Hold ’em poker tournaments continue in July with the following schedule:
Sundays, 11:15 a.m. — $160 NLH ($5,000 guarantee)
Mondays, 7:15 p.m.* — $160 NLH, Double Green Chip Bounty ($4,000 guarantee)
Tuesdays, 6:15 p.m. — $70 NLH (beginners’ tournament)
Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m. — $50 NLH (seniors age 50+)
Wednesdays, 1:15 p.m. — $50 NLH rematch
Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m. — $130 NLH, Deep Stack Turbo ($5,000 guarantee)
Saturdays, 10:15 a.m. — $70 NLH (beginners)
*No daily tournament on Monday, July 3.
Note: No daily tournaments July 16-23 for Mega Rush tournament and satellites.
Daily High Hands & Instant High Hands — Rivers Casino’s daily high-hand promotions at select times include $500 every half hour on Thunder Thursday, July 6, 20 and 27, and $800 winners on Fridays and Saturdays. High-hand promotions run every day 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 Twitter or visit the Bravo poker app.
BetRivers Sportsbook
The BetRivers Sportsbook is the place to watch and wager on all of July’s baseball, soccer, tennis and golf action. In addition to the daily game broadcasts, the following big games and sporting events will be featured in the sportsbook:
UFC 290 (July 28)
UFC 291 (July 29)
Boxing: Errol Spence Jr. versus Terence Crawford (July 29)
Sunday Funday
Celebrate baseball season and win great weekly prizes in the BetRivers Sportsbook by playing trivia every Sunday in July. Guests can play any time by simply scanning the sportsbook QR code with their mobile device. The monthly winner will win four tickets to a Philadelphia home baseball game. 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. 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:
June: PowerCorpsPHL
Q3: Police Athletic League
For more casino and event information, please visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia.
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Jeff Shurilla
For Rivers Casino
215-764-2376
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