A BetRivers Sportsbook for Virginia sports betting is part of the Rivers Casino project.įive casinos are permitted under Virginia's state gaming laws. Located on Victory Boulevard in Portsmouth, the facility is one of four casinos under construction in the commonwealth. Keep up to date with the latest news on Casino Portsmouth officials announced Tuesday they have completed the steel framing for their new gaming and entertainment complex in Virginia that is scheduled to open in early 2023. If you want to try to avoid the traffic, they recommend using the Greenwood Drive Exit or the Frederick Boulevard Exit as alternatives. With the casino now scheduled to open on a Monday, Portsmouth Police expect higher than average traffic all day, in the area of Victory Boulevard and Interstate 264. The casino is expected to employ 1,300 team members and will continue to fill positions in the weeks leading up to the opening. Additionally, the facility will have 10 new restaurants and bars all under one roof, including high-end dining at Admiral’s Steak and Seafood, casual dining at Crossings Café and Asian cuisine at Mian plus, Slice Pizzeria, Starbucks and more. Rivers Casino Portsmouth, open 24/7, will feature a gaming floor with 1,448 slot machines, 57 table games, and 24 poker tables in a dedicated poker room. The $340 million gaming and entertainment venue is part of a planned Entertainment District along Victory Boulevard - just south of I-264. Those who have pre-enrolled and responded to the Rush Rewards exclusive charity event invitation will be notified by email of a new date and time. New charity event invitations will be issued to guests who previously RSVPed with revised dates and times. The charity nights previously scheduled for Tuesday, January 10, and Thursday, January 12, are also being rescheduled for Thursday, January 19, and Saturday, January 21. New grand opening ceremony invitations with revised dates and times will be issued to the guest list. Rivers Casino Portsmouth officials say the delay will give them additional time to test and verify new gaming equipment. Instead of the previously announced opening scheduled for Sunday, Jan. (WAVY) – The opening of Virginia’s first free-standing casino has been delayed.

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