In collaboration with Tidewater Community College, the Hampton Roads Workforce Council and Portsmouth Economic Development, Rivers Casino Portsmouth recently hosted virtual job forums with more than 1,000 job seekers in attendance. Once operational, Rivers Casino Portsmouth will generate about $1.3 million per month in new tax revenue for Portsmouth plus 1,300 new permanent jobs and 1,400 temporary construction jobs. Rivers Casino Portsmouth is prepared to begin site work pending Portsmouth City Council’s approval of the use permit. The Portsmouth Economic Development Authority has now authorized Rivers to begin work on the project during the operator application process with the Virginia Lottery to ensure the project’s timeline remains on track. “These renderings underscore our commitment to creating a world-class experience and entertainment center that will position Portsmouth as a leader in the gaming and hospitality industries.” Rivers Casino Portsmouth looks forward not only to being the first destination casino to open in Virginia-but also the best,” said Delceno Miles, spokesperson for Rivers Casino Portsmouth. “Our goal is to exceed the expectation of Portsmouth residents who voted overwhelmingly for the project. Ballard Construction Company and Yates Construction partnering as the general contractor, Kimley-Horn as the engineering consultants, Klai Juba Wald as the architect of record, Jeffrey Beers International as the primary interior designer, and DMAC Architecture as the interior designer of the venues.

Rivers Casino Portsmouth has selected an award-winning team with S.B. The newly released renderings highlight Rivers Casino’s elegant promenade, state-of-the-art gaming floor, a BetRivers sportsbook, multiple bar areas flanked with large LED screens, a live music lounge, dining areas with canopy trellis covered seating, and other amenities. A $300 plus million local investment, the new venue will feature a casino, sportsbook, premier restaurants, a live entertainment lounge, hotel, event center that will host concerts, weddings, meetings, and more. PORTSMOUTH, Va.-May 26, 2021-Rivers Casino Portsmouth, developed and operated by Rush Street Gaming, today released interior renderings for the new gaming and entertainment complex planned for Victory Boulevard.

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