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Rivers Casino Portsmouth Celebrates One-Year Anniversary as Virginia’s First Permanent Casino

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Saturday, January 20, 2024
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Rivers Casino Portsmouth today marked its first year on Victory Boulevard as Virginia’s first permanent casino with a historic Time Capsule Ceremony.

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  • Rivers Casino Portsmouth today marked its first year on Victory Boulevard as Virginia’s first permanent casino with a historic Time Capsule Ceremony.
  • “Virginia boasts a rich history of pioneering achievements, and Rivers Casino Portsmouth is proud to join such a prestigious roster as the first-ever permanent casino in Virginia,” said Roy Corby, general manager, Rivers Casino Portsmouth.
  • “Each Rivers Casino has made history in its own way, but only Rivers Casino Portsmouth has laid claim to ‘the first of its kind’ in the entire gaming jurisdiction,” said Tim Drehkoff.
  • With 1,300 permanent new jobs and already scores of internal promotions, Rivers Casino Portsmouth is always hiring.

Rivers Casino Portsmouth Announces Grand Opening Date: Sunday, January 15, 2023 at 3:00 P.M.

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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The Virginia Lottery Board unanimously approved a casino operators license for Rivers Casino Portsmouth on Nov. 16, 2022.

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  • The Virginia Lottery Board unanimously approved a casino operators license for Rivers Casino Portsmouth on Nov. 16, 2022.
  • Rivers Casino Portsmouth will feature an expansive gaming floor with 1,448 slot machines, 57 table games, and 24 poker tables in a dedicated poker room.
  • Rivers Casino Portsmouth will employ 1,300 team members and will continue to fill positions in the weeks leading up to opening.
  • Rivers Casino Portsmouth is a world-class destinationa $340 million local investmentcurrently under active construction along Victory Boulevard, just south of I-264.

Rivers Casino Portsmouth Unveils New Restaurants and Amenities

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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Rivers Casino Portsmouth announced a variety of new restaurants and popular amenities at a workforce development and community partner open house today.

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  • Rivers Casino Portsmouth announced a variety of new restaurants and popular amenities at a workforce development and community partner open house today.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220816005822/en/
    Roy Corby, general manager of Rivers Casino Portsmouth, unveils restaurants and amenities that will be available when the casino opens in early 2023.
  • Rivers Casino Portsmouth Job Fair Saturday, August 20
    As part of a series of monthly job fairs, which kicked off in May, Rivers Casino Portsmouth will host its next job fair on Saturday, August 20, from 9:00 a.m. until noon at the Portsmouth Sportsplex 1801 Portsmouth Blvd.
  • Rivers Casino Portsmouth is on track to be the first permanent casino to open in Virginia and brings 1,300 new permanent jobs to Portsmouth and Hampton Roads.

Rivers Casino Portsmouth Celebrates Construction Milestone With Topping-Off Ceremony on May 10

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220510006258/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220510006258/en/
    Rivers Casino Portsmouth celebrated a construction milestone with a Topping-Off Ceremony on May 10, 2022.
  • The brief beam-raising ceremony featured remarks from Senator L. Louise Lucas; Mayor Shannon Glover (Portsmouth); Roy Corby, General Manager, Rivers Casino Portsmouth; and Justin Ballard, S.B.
  • After the ceremonial beam was bolted into place, Rush Street Gaming, the developer and operator of Rivers Casino Portsmouth, hosted an appreciation lunch for the entire construction crew.
  • Rivers Casino Portsmouth is a world-class destinationa $300 million-plus local investmentcurrently under active construction along Victory Boulevard as part of Portsmouths New Entertainment District.

An Affiliate of Walton Street Acquires Catalina Yachts Headquarters, a 183,000 SF Warehouse Facility in Woodland Hills, CA

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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(Walton Street) announced that it has acquired the former Catalina Yachts Headquarters (Catalina or the Property), an existing 183,000 square foot manufacturing facility, located at 21200 Victory Boulevard in Woodland Hills, CA.

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  • (Walton Street) announced that it has acquired the former Catalina Yachts Headquarters (Catalina or the Property), an existing 183,000 square foot manufacturing facility, located at 21200 Victory Boulevard in Woodland Hills, CA.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220217005671/en/
    Catalina Yachts Headquarters, an existing 183,000 square foot manufacturing facility, located in Woodland Hills, CA.
  • Plans include improving the main existing structure to a Class A industrial building with the intention of accommodating multiple users and uses.
  • "We are pleased to have completed the acquisition of the Catalina Yachts facility in Woodland Hills, California.

Rivers Casino Portsmouth Breaks Ground on Victory Boulevard

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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Rivers Casino Portsmouth, developed and operated by Rush Street Gaming, today hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to officially launch the construction of the new gaming and entertainment complex planned for Victory Boulevard.

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  • Rivers Casino Portsmouth, developed and operated by Rush Street Gaming, today hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to officially launch the construction of the new gaming and entertainment complex planned for Victory Boulevard.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211207006129/en/
    Rush Street Gaming and officials from Portsmouth, Virginia, broke ground December 7 for Rivers Casino Portsmouth, which is expected to open in early 2023.
  • and Freedom Ave. in Portsmouth and featured remarks from Senator L. Louise Lucas; Delegate Barry Knight; Mayor Shannon Glover (Portsmouth); Robert D. Moore, Portsmouth Economic Development; Greg Carlin, Co-Founder and CEO, Rush Street Gaming; and Roy Corby, General Manager, Rivers Casino Portsmouth.
  • Rivers Casinos proven model of elevated gaming experiences and thoughtful community integration will create a strong and sustainable economic engine for Portsmouth, said Roy Corby, General Manager, Rivers Casino Portsmouth.

Rivers Casino Portsmouth Names Roy Corby as General Manager

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Monday, November 8, 2021
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Rush Street Gaming announced today that Roy Corby has been named general manager of the upcoming Rivers Casino Portsmouth.

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  • Rush Street Gaming announced today that Roy Corby has been named general manager of the upcoming Rivers Casino Portsmouth.
  • He most recently served as Rivers Casino Pittsburghs assistant general manager.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211108005773/en/
    Roy Corby, general manager of Rivers Casino Portsmouth (Photo: Business Wire)
    Before joining Rush Street, Corby was senior vice president of operations for Global Gaming Solutions with oversight of three full-service casinos.
  • Roys multifaceted operations background, employee engagement success and strategic marketing skills are perfectly suited for Rivers Casino Portsmouth.