Rivers Casino Portsmouth will feature 1,448 slot machines, 57 table games, and 24 poker tables in a dedicated poker room. “It’s been exciting to watch the building go up, and we’re eager for the public to see what’s inside.” “We’re grateful to the Virginia Lottery Board, the City of Portsmouth, and the Hampton Roads community for their continued support,” said Tim Drehkoff, CEO, Rush Street Gaming.
Portsmouth voters approved the casino being built in November 2020. Rush Street Gaming, owners, and operators of the casino broke ground back in December 2021. The Virginia Lottery Board unanimously approved the casino's operator’s license on November 16.
The $340 million gaming and entertainment venue is part of a planned Entertainment District along Victory Boulevard - just south of I-264. Rivers Casino Portsmouth officials announced Monday that they will open their doors to the community on Sunday, Jan. The area's first casino opens up in January.
