RIVERS CASINO PHILADELPHIA ANNOUNCES MARCH PROMOTIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Martorano’s Prime is hiring, while ‘America’s Got Talent’ stars The Clairvoyants highlight the entertainment offerings at Fishtown’s casino
PHILADELPHIA — March 2, 2023 — The Clairvoyants, Yesterday - The Beatles Tribute Dinner Show (Endorsed by Sir Paul McCartney) and Ohio Players all take the Rivers Casino Event Center Stage in March. Guests can also enjoy the casino’s $567,000 Net Big Cash Hot Seat giveaway at Philly’s first casino.
Employment Opportunities at Rivers Casino
Martorano’s Prime, featuring celebrity chef and South Philly native Steve Martorano, will be opening at Rivers Casino Philadelphia in early 2023. Rivers Casino Philadelphia is now hiring a room manager, a room chef, cooks and servers to join Philly’s soon-to-be hottest restaurant.
Additionally, Rivers Casino continues to host walk-in interviews for part- 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, 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:
The Clairvoyants — Saturday, March 18, at 8 p.m.
Prepare to be amazed when The Clairvoyants, stars of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” come to Rivers Casino. The Austrian magician and mentalist duo of Amélie van Tass and Thommy Ten have used clairvoyance to mesmerize crowds around the world. Tickets are on sale now and start at $39.
Yesterday - The Beatles Tribute Dinner Show (Endorsed by Sir Paul McCartney) — Friday, March 24, at 8 p.m.
Beatles fans will enjoy dinner and the band’s hits, including “A Hard Day’s Night” and “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” when Yesterday - The Beatles Tribute Dinner Show invades Rivers Casino. The international tour of the band is bringing The Beatles’ feel-good classic sounds to The Event Center. Tickets are on sale now and start at $59.
Ohio Players — Saturday, March 25, at 8 p.m.
Get ready to groove when the Ohio Players, pioneers of street funk and underground R&B, come to Rivers Casino. The band rose to prominence in the 1970s with such hits as “Fire” and “Love Rollercoaster” and have since produced more than a dozen albums and earned 14 gold and platinum awards. Tickets are on sale now and start at $39.
Additional Event
Cage Wars — Saturday, March 4, at 7 p.m.
Cage Wars 56, a high-energy evening of mixed martial arts, is coming to Rivers Casino. The fights will take place in The Event Center and tickets, starting at $60, are on sale now at CageWarsMMA.com/tickets.
Jack’s Bar + Grill Live Music
Guests can move and groove to live entertainment from 8 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays in March.
Jack’s Stage Lineup
DJs at Jack’s: March 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31
Cheers the Band: Saturday, March 11
Promotions, Contests and Sweepstakes
$567,000 Net Big Cash Hot Seat — On Fridays and Saturdays in March, all eligible Rush Reward members who are actively playing during the drawing times will be in the running to be selected in the Net Big Cash Hot Seat. At 8 and 10 p.m., five winners will be selected to play an electronic game board to win a prize ranging from $100 to $500,000 in cash or Free Slot Play.
March Jackpot Sweepstakes — Any Rush Rewards member who hit a jackpot valued at $1,200 or higher in February earned one entry in the March Jackpot Sweepstakes. On Friday, March 31, at 6 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 March, 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.
Rivers Roulette on Instagram — Every Wednesday, Rivers Roulette will be posted on the casino’s Instagram feed @RiversCasinoPhiladelphia. 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 March from noon to 8 p.m., all player card members age 50 and older can swipe their Rush Rewards Card at a kiosk to win free swag or Free Play; from noon to 3 p.m., eligible members can receive a $5 cheesesteak, fries and drink from Geno’s Steaks.
Pulse Arena Promotions
Pennsylvania’s first Pulse Arena features the speed of electronic gaming while guests enjoy the community of table games in a revolutionary social gaming experience. The 42-seat stadium configuration offers the following March promotions from 6 a.m. to midnight during Pulse Arena hours of operation:
Tuesdays — Earn 300 Tier Points to receive a $20 dining credit.
Thursdays — Receive 2x Reward Points.
Fridays and Saturdays — Guests who earn 50 Tier Points can play a bonus game at their terminal to win prizes.
Fridays and Saturdays — Guests receive a complimentary Pulse Arena T-shirt when playing at Pulse Arena and either of these events occurs:
o Roulette: the ball lands on 23 red.
o Blackjack: the dealer gets a blackjack that contains the ace of spades.
For more details on promotions, contests and sweepstakes, please visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia.
Dining and Drink Offerings
St. Patrick’s Day Specials — On Friday, March 17, guests can enjoy the following:
Jack’s Bar + Grill: Shepherd’s pie served with house salad for $14 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Sports Bar: $5 Jameson Irish whiskey shots
Mian — Guests can enjoy lemongrass pork chops for $25 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 March and closes at 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and at 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Jack’s bar opens at noon daily and closes at 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; it remains open until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
March Special
House Smoked Ribs — a half-rack of BBQ ribs served with fries and coleslaw is available for $32.
All-New 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. During March, guests can get an Italian hoagie for $13. 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 Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 10 p.m.
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 March sports action. The following big games and sporting events will be televised in the sportsbook:
UFC 285 (March 4)
World Baseball Classic (March 7–21)
March Mania (March 14–April 3)
UFC 286 (March 18)
Pro Baseball Opening Day (March 30, all day; Philadelphia at Texas, 4:05 p.m.)
Mad March Merch — The month will be highlighted by wall-to-wall college basketball. All Rush Rewards members who wager at least $100 on a single ticket during March Mania will receive a piece of swag while supplies last. The promotion runs during the men’s college basketball tournament, from Thursday, March 16, through Monday, April 3.
Guests can reserve seats during the tournament at no charge by calling 215-717-2846.
March Mania Food and Drink Specials — The sportsbook will feature specials from noon to 10 p.m. during the men’s college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 16, through Sunday, March 19.
Pro Baseball’s First Pitch Food and Drink Specials — Guests will enjoy the first day of the pro baseball season with specials from 4 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, March 30.
March Mania and Opening Day specials are as follows:
50 cent wings
$2 Miller Lite
$10 pretzel bites with cheddar cheese sauce
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 $275,000 in high-hand promotions, including $500 every 20 minutes on Fridays in March 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 continues through Sunday, March 12.
Philadelphia Poker Championship Series Schedule
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: Wednesday, March 1, and Thursday, March 2 ($240 buy-in, 2 seats)
Mystery Rush — $200,000 Guaranteed
Wednesday, March 8, through Sunday, March 12
$560 buy-in
30k 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 resume Monday, March 13, with the following schedule:
Sundays, 11:15 a.m. — $230 Deep Stack NLH ($10,000 guarantee)
Mondays, 1:15 p.m. — $100 NLH
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)
$200 Instant High Hands — Every Wednesday in March from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., guests can win $200 with a qualifying instant high hand. The Instant High Hands promotion will also run every Saturday in March from midnight to 3 a.m., as well as on Sundays, March 5 and March 12, from midnight to 3 a.m.
Daily High Hands — Rivers Casino’s daily high-hand promotions total nearly $250,000 and range from $200 to $500 every 30 minutes at select times; $500 high hands will run every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in March.
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:
March: Women’s Way
Q1 2023: Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium
Rivers Casino continues to follow all city, state and CDC health and safety protocols.
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MEDIA CONTACT
Jeff Shurilla
For Rivers Casino Philadelphia
215-764-2376 (cell)
jeff@hornercom.com
