Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Pa Buffet
Buy a Rivers Casino gift card. Send by email or mail, or print at home. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Gift cards for Rivers Casino, 777 Casino Dr, Pittsburgh, PA. At Rivers Casino, we have a variety of spaces to hold any type of event! Whether you are planning a wedding or a trade show, our amazing Banquet Team will make sure every aspect of your event is taken care of. We offer customizable spaces so that your dream event becomes a reality. Food is ok and nothing special, although the rivers buffet is supposed to be excellent. Comps are also only ok, but that is out of the poker rooms control. Another reviewer mentioned the room being dirty. The Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh has announced its reopening date, but new health and safety measures await future players as efforts to prevent the public spread of the virus remain. Rivers Casino has contributed over $11,500,000 to support local non-profit organizations, events and projects, in addition to $86,500,000 to PPG Paints Arena. Our charitable giving program focuses primarily on the following areas: public health, economic/community development, public service and adult education/workforce development.
There’s no valet parking. The buffet is shut down. Everybody has to wear a face mask. And there’s no poker.
But two casinos in western Pennsylvania reopened this week after almost three months locked down due to the coronavirus pandemic, and COVID-19 restrictions did not deter customers with a pent-up desire to gamble.
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“We had about 2 1/2 times our normal Tuesday volume,” said Bill Keena, general manager of Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, which reopened Tuesday along with the Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Washington, Pa. A third property, the Lady Luck Casino Nemacolin, is set to reopen Friday.
Kevin O’Toole, the executive director of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, told the board Wednesday that the reopenings went well.
“Both casinos complied with requirements to limit patronage to no more than 50% capacity,” he said. Casino executives reported almost universal compliance with rules requiring cleanliness and social distancing.
The gaming board last month issued minimum protocols for casino operators to follow as they reopen. The experience of the western Pennsylvania casinos will set the stage for the gradual reopening of the state’s other nine casinos when those parts of the state enter the “green' phase of Gov. Tom Wolf’s three-phase reopening plan. It’s still unclear when the four casinos in the Philadelphia area will reopen.
The shutdown of the state’s 12 operating casinos and three off-track betting parlors has devastated the industry and cut off a lucrative source of tax revenue for the state. State regulated gaming generates more than $1.5 billion in tax revenue during a typical year, but that was reduced to a small flow from online gaming.
Keena said employees from the Pittsburgh casino’s sister property, Rivers Casino Philadelphia, were on hand in Pittsburgh Tuesday to observe the reopening and report on lessons learned.
Keena came up with a clever bit of deception to avoid the buildup of long lines outside the property that accompanied casino reopenings in other states: Rivers Casino announced the reopening at 9 a.m. Tuesday, but actually opened its doors at 7 a.m. Many customers who arrived early were able to walk right in.
“That worked to perfection,” Keena said in a telephone interview Wednesday.
“The guests were amazing,” he said. “They stepped to the plate. They there is no issues at all. They socially distanced. They wore their masks.”
A few patrons declined to wear masks for medical reasons, which is permitted under the state guidelines. Smoking is still permitted at some slot machines — not at table games — so guests are allowed to pull down their masks to smoke or to drink a beverage. Cocktails are served with lids.
“I bet it was 99.9% wearing masks,” Keena said.
About 140 stations that dispense hand sanitizer or wipes for cleaning equipment were installed on the casino floor, with 30 more to come. Cleaning crews also make the rounds constantly, wiping down equipment.
Some slot machines were disabled to maintain a safe distance between players. Seating is limited at table games — three players at blackjack, four at roulette, and six at craps tables. Customers are required to use hand sanitizer before they handle chips, and must wear face masks at all times at table games.
The only incident that occurred Tuesday involved a player who declined to use hand sanitizer at a table game. After a supervisor explained the rule was in place to protect the dealer and other players, the player complied, Keena said.
About 1,050 of the casino’s 1,700 employees returned to work, Keena said. But many workers in shut-down operations like the buffet, valet parking, and poker rooms remain on furlough, with healthcare coverage.
“My intention is to get this place back to normal as quickly as I can, as long as we do it safely,” he said.
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RIVERS CASINO PITTSBURGH ANNOUNCES DECEMBER PROMOTIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Celebrate the end of a decade at the ‘Burgh’s casino
PITTSBURGH — Dec. 2, 2019 — Join us this December at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh for new gaming promotions and more. Enter for the chance to win a 2020 Range Rover Evoque. Meanwhile, LeAnn Rimes brings her “You and Me Christmas Tour” to The Event Center on Monday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $35.
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Entertainment and Gaming Promotions
<2020 Range Rover Evoque Drawing — Starting Dec. 1, Rush Rewards Members are eligible to receive one free entry (and can receive additional entries for every 25 points earned) into the 2020 Range Rover Evoque drawings and finale on Sunday, Dec. 29. At each qualifying drawing at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. 10 winners will be selected to win $250 Free Slot Play and an entry into the finale drawing. At the finale drawing, 10 guests will be selected to win $1,000 in Free Slot Play or a Top Prize of a 2020 Range Rover Evoque.
$100,000 Stash of Cash Drawings and Finale —Rush Rewards Members who earn 25 points on their Rush Rewards Player’s Club Card now through Dec. 28 will qualify for the $100,000 Stash of Cash drawings and finale. Every Saturday in December, 10 winners will be selected at each qualifying drawing at 2 and 8 p.m. for the chance to win various amounts of Free Play or cash. Each qualifying winner will also be eligible for the finale drawing on Dec. 28 when 10 winners will be selected for the chance to win up to a Top Prize of $50,000 cash.
Over $100,000 Perfect Pick Weekly Challenges — Now through Dec. 29, guests can earn an entry each week to pick the winners of that week’s professional football games. If a guest selects all of the correct winners, they will win the Progressive Top Cash Prize which will grow by $7,000 each week if it isn’t hit.
$10,000 Jackpot Drawing — Guests who have won a taxable jackpot on a slot machine from Nov. 27 through Dec. 26 will receive an entry for the $10,000 Jackpot drawings on Thursday, Dec. 26, at 6 and 8 p.m. At each drawing, 10 guests will be selected to win a share of $5,000 in Free Slot Play.
New Members — During the month of December, any guest who signs up for a Rush Rewards Player’s Club Card will receive an exclusive new member offer. All members who earn 250 same-day points on sign up day, can swipe their card at a kiosk and have a choice of $10 Free Slot Play, $20 Match Play or a free buffet.
December Monthly Birthday Drawing — On Wednesday, Dec. 4, Rush Rewards Members with a December birthday are eligible for the monthly birthday drawings at 6, 7 and 8 p.m., for a chance to win $150 in Free Slot Play and an entry into the finale drawing. At the finale drawing, 10 qualifying guests will have the chance to win $1,000 cash or $250 in Free Slot Play. Additionally, Rush Rewards Members can swipe their Player’s Club Card at a kiosk during their birthday month to play the Birthday Wheel Game to win various prizes.
<$40,000 New Year’s Eve Bank on 2020 Drawing — Rush Rewards Members who earn 20 points on their Rush Rewards Player’s Club Card on New Year’s Eve will qualify for the $40,000 Bank on 2020 drawings. 20 winners will be selected at each qualifying drawing at 8, 11 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. for the chance to win various amounts of Free Play. Each qualifying winner will also be eligible for the finale drawing to win up to a Top Prize of $20,000 cash.
New Year’s Eve $50,000 High Limit Jackpot Drawing — Guests who win a taxable jackpot in the High Limit slots area from Nov. 27 through Dec. 31, will receive an entry into the High Limit Jackpot drawings at 7, 9 and 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31. At the 7 and 9 p.m. drawings, 10 guests will win their share of $15,000 in Free Slot Play, and at the 11 p.m. drawing, 10 guests will win their share of $20,000 cash. Guests can earn 2X the entries on drawing day.
$10 for $10 Red Cross Free Slot or Match Play — On Thursday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 7, from noon to 8 p.m., guests can donate $10 cash to get $10 Free Slot Play or $10 Free Match Play.
Poker
December High Hands — Each day in December, players with a high hand will be called to have their hand displayed in the poker room and announced to all players during the qualifying periods. The player who has the highest hand during the qualifying periods will win cash.
For more information on all poker promotions, please visit the Rivers Casino Poker Room or RiversCasino.com.
Dining
Christmas Day Buffet — Celebrate Christmas Day with Rivers Casino Pittsburgh and join us for our Christmas Day feast in Grand View Buffet from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Guest can enjoy a holiday spread featuring prime rib, glazed ham, roasted turkey, seafood ravioli, gingerbread panacotta and more. The buffet costs $24.99 plus tax.
Roaring ’20s New Year’s Eve Dinner — On Tuesday, Dec. 31, from 5-11 p.m., Andrew’s Steak & Seafood is ringing in the New Year with a Roaring ’20s themed dinner featuring a raw bar, appetizer station, filet mignon, bone-in ribeye, Skuna Bay Salmon, champagne parfait and more, all for just $75 per person.
Live Entertainment
LeAnn Rimes “You and Me Christmas Tour” — International multi-platinum singer and songwriter LeAnn Rimes, known for her pop country classics such as “Blue,” “How Do I Live” and “Something’s Gotta Give,” brings her “You and Me Christmas Tour” to The Event Center at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh on Monday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $35.
Tickets for LeAnn Rimes’ show, and for all other Rivers Casino Pittsburgh performances, can be purchased at the Rivers Casino Players Club or at RiversCasino.com.
Visit the casino floor in December to hear:
Dec. 5 DJ Digital Dave
Dec. 6 DJ Rambo
Dec. 7 DJ NIN
Dec. 12 TJ the DJ
Dec. 13 DJ Digital Dave
Dec. 14 DJ Digital Dave
Dec. 19 TJ the DJ
Dec. 20 DJ NIN
Dec. 21 DJ Rambo
Dec. 26 DJ Cake
Dec. 27 DJ Digital Dave
Dec. 28 DJ Cake
Dec. 31 DJ Cake
Visit Drum Bar in December to hear:
Dec. 6 MCG Jazz presents Steve Rudolph
Dec. 7 Justin Fabus
Dec. 13 Michael Christopher
Dec. 14 Jim Donovan and the Sun King Warriors
Dec. 20 Totally 80s
Dec. 21 Artistree
Dec. 27 Tres Lads
Dec. 28 Jeff Jimerson and Airborne
Dec. 31 No Bad JuJu
To stay up to date on all entertainment, gaming promotions, rules and regulations, stop by the Rush Rewards Players Club or visit RiversCasino.com.
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ABOUT RIVERS CASINO PITTSBURGH
Located along the Ohio River’s North Shore in Pittsburgh, Rivers Casino Pittsburgh features 2,708 slots, 128 table games (including a 30-table live poker room), 55 hybrid gaming seats and a designated Sportsbook area for live sports betting. The casino offers nine distinctive restaurants and bars—among them are Wheelhouse Bar & Grill, Grand View Buffet and FLIPT—a riverside amphitheater, a black box Event Center space, a multipurpose Ballroom, live music performances, free parking, and promotions and giveaways daily. Rivers, which opened in 2009, employs approximately 1,700 Team Members and has been voted a great place to work in Pittsburgh. Rivers Casino Pittsburgh is owned and operated by Rush Street Gaming and its affiliates. For more information, visit RiversCasino.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Hunter Filippo
For Rivers Casino
267-932-8760, ext. 307
hunter@hornercom.com