Portsmouth Mayor Shannon Glover says the city is expecting to make $16.3 million in tax revenue from the casino during its first four years.

The casino comes with a price tag of $340 million. 'Working with the state of Virginia and the Virginia Lottery Board to get these things accomplished has been a fantastic 's surreal that we're finally going to get into the mode of, ok let's actually operate a casino.' 'Being the first in the state really sets a tone for what a host community should expect from a casino partner,' Corby explained. But being the area's first casino, Corby recognizes the precedent his facility will set for the entire state. To see all of these amenities and activities finally come together, Corby says, is a surreal feeling that makes him excited for the future. Admirals seats 250, includes two private rooms and has a Portsmouth native as its executive chef. Outside of the casino floor, meaning they are accessible to people under 21 years old, guests will find Crossings Cafe and Admirals Steak and Seafood.Ĭrossings Cafe will feature both breakfast and evening meals and can seat 120 people.

Past security, guests can enjoy Mian Asian Cuisine, Slice Pizzeria, and Starbucks. There is also a high-stakes gambling area towards the back of the facility.Īdditionally, Rivers Casino includes several food and drink options. On the casino's main floor, guests will find 1,448 slot machines and 57 tables for games like craps, roulette, and blackjack. ' will have their own cage, so they don't have to go out onto the floor to check out, and a host podium check-in,' explained Corby. Inside the elaborate poker room, guests will find 24 individual tables with trained dealers. Overlooking the sportsbook is a Top Golf Swing Suite, which includes three bays that can fit up to eight people each.Īnd, of course, Rivers Casino has plenty of options when it comes to gambling. The sportsbook features a 750-foot monitor that can simultaneously show 30 games and includes 27 kiosks where guests can place their own bets. 'This bar will be probably the busiest bar on the property,' said Corby. Guests can also grab a drink at the BetRivers Sportsbook. Near the entrance and past security is the Sound Bar, which Corby said will feature live music every weekend and can fit over 120 guests.

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