What Rivers Casino does

Rivers Casino operates a portfolio of five brick-and-mortar casino and entertainment properties in the United States under privately held parent Rush Street Gaming LLC, headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois. The portfolio spans Rivers Casino Des Plaines (IL, founded 2011, flagship), Rivers Casino Philadelphia (PA), Rivers Casino Pittsburgh (PA), Rivers Casino Schenectady (NY), and Rivers Casino Portsmouth (VA, opened 2023), collectively serving regional consumer markets with slot and table gaming, retail sportsbooks, hotels (a new 106-room tower at Portsmouth is under construction for 2027), dining, live entertainment, and event/wedding services launched at Portsmouth in February 2026. Rivers Casino is a sister entity to Rush Street Interactive (NYSE: RSI), the publicly traded online sports betting and iGaming operator behind the BetRivers brand, which reported $924M in 2024 revenue (+34% YoY) across 16+ U.S. states.

Revenue is generated primarily through consumer wallet share at the property level — gaming (slots, tables, sportsbook), lodging, F&B, and entertainment — with the Rush Rewards loyalty program supporting retention across channels. The flagship Des Plaines property alone reports $46.2M-$48.7M in monthly revenue, implying roughly $555M-$584M annualized at that single location. The business is operationally capital-intensive: Rush Street Gaming has invested over $1.7B in Virginia real estate, completed two $600M funding events in 2025 totaling $1.2B, and is deploying material capital into property expansion and refresh.

The competitive context is supportive in core markets: Pennsylvania statewide gaming revenue reached $6.8B in 2025 (+10.74% YoY), with iGaming specifically at $2.78B (+27.22% YoY), benefiting Rivers Casino's two Pennsylvania properties and the BetRivers digital channel. Leadership includes CEO Tim Drehkoff at the parent level, with property-level general managers including Antonio Perez and Scott Lokke (Philadelphia, appointed 2025). No explicit AI/ML capabilities, proprietary technology platforms, or B2B revenue lines are disclosed; the company's competitive position rests on regulatory licenses, geographic distribution, brand, and loyalty-program switching costs rather than technology differentiation.

Name

Rivers Casino

Legal name

Rush Street Gaming LLC

Website

https://riverscasino.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Rivers Casino operates five brick-and-mortar casino and entertainment properties across Illinois, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New York under parent Rush Street Gaming, serving regional gaming, hospitality, and entertainment consumers alongside sister digital operator Rush Street Interactive (BetRivers).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casino & Gaming Hospitality

NAICS

Casino Hotels (721120), Casino Hotels (72112), Casinos (except Casino Hotels) (713210)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Destination Casino Hotels (THAGAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Destination/Regional Casinos (Drive-to Markets) (MPAEAAAC), Urban Casino Hotels (THAGAJAB), Standalone Casino Properties (Urban/Suburban) (MPAEAAAB)

Keywords

• Casino gaming operations
• Hotel hospitality services
• Sports betting platform
• Loyalty rewards program
• Event entertainment venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Des Plaines

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Casino Gaming Revenue: Primary revenue from slot machines and table games across physical casino properties. Slots and table games generate the bulk of casino revenue, with Rivers Casino Des Plaines leading Illinois at $46.2M to $48.7M monthly revenue.
2. Sports Wagering: Revenue from retail and online sports betting through BetRivers Sportsbook platform. Includes live betting, pre-game wagers, and same-game parlays across 16+ states.
3. Hotel Accommodations: Revenue from The Landing Hotel properties in Pittsburgh (The Landing Hotel Pittsburgh) and upcoming properties in Portsmouth (The Landing Hotel Portsmouth opening 2027) and Schenectady.
4. Food and Beverage: On-site restaurants including Martorano's Prime, Flipt, Sapore Italian Kitchen, Mian Asian cuisine, and Admiral's Steak & Seafood generating dining revenue.
5. Entertainment and Events: Ticket sales and event revenue from the Event Center venues hosting concerts, comedy shows (DL Hughley, JB Smoove), sports watch parties, and private events.
6. iGaming / Online Casino: Online casino gaming revenue through BetRivers platform, with iGaming revenue reaching $245.7M in Pennsylvania (April) and $212.6M (June) showing strong growth trajectory.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rivers Casino operates five integrated casino, hotel, dining, and entertainment properties across the United States (Illinois, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New York), offering slot machines, table games, poker, retail and online sports betting, on-site hotel accommodations, multiple restaurants, and live entertainment venues. All properties are linked through the Rush Rewards loyalty program, which enables unified player tracking, point accrual, and personalized offers across gaming, sports wagering, hotel, and dining channels.

Product overview

Rivers Casino operates a multi-property casino, hotel, and entertainment platform consisting of five branded casino properties across Illinois, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New York. The core loyalty program, Rush Rewards, connects all properties, allowing members to earn and redeem points across slots, table games, and sports wagering. The Landing Hotel and Riversuites Hotel provide on-site accommodations. Event Center venues host live entertainment including concerts, comedy shows, and sports viewing parties. The Casino4Fun platform offers social casino games. Rush Street Gaming serves as the parent company operating all Rivers Casino properties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Landing Hotel: Hotel brand associated with Rivers Casino properties, including The Landing Hotel Pittsburgh and The Landing Hotel Portsmouth.

Products and services

• Rivers Casino Properties Five integrated casino and hospitality properties in Des Plaines IL, Philadelphia PA, Pittsburgh PA, Portsmouth VA, and Schenectady NY, each offering slot machines, table games, poker, dining, hotel, and entertainment venues for adult patrons.
• Rush Rewards Loyalty Program Free multi-property loyalty program letting members earn and redeem points across Rivers Casino slot machines, table games, sports wagering, dining, and hotel stays, with personalized monthly offers and tiered member benefits.
• The Landing Hotel On-site hotel accommodations at Rivers Casino properties (Pittsburgh and Schenectady currently; Portsmouth opening early 2027 with 106 rooms), offering stay-and-play packages with casino credits for guests.
• Event Center Entertainment and live event venues at Rivers Casino properties hosting concerts, comedy shows (DL Hughley, JB Smoove), sports viewing parties, weddings, and private corporate events.
• Casino4Fun Social Casino Free-to-play social casino gaming platform accessible via web, offering casino-style entertainment without real money wagering for adult users.
• Riversuites Hotel Boutique hotel at Rivers Casino Philadelphia operated in partnership with The Battery, providing upscale accommodations for casino guests and visitors.
• Wedding Services at Rivers Casino Portsmouth All-in-one wedding venue, catering, and event planning services at Rivers Casino Portsmouth using the property's 25,000 sq ft event space and on-site restaurants including Admiral's Steak & Seafood.
• Philadelphia Poker Room Dedicated poker room at Rivers Casino Philadelphia featuring 28 poker tables with regular tournaments for poker enthusiasts.
• On-Site Dining Restaurants On-site restaurants across Rivers Casino properties including Martorano's Prime, Flipt, Sapore Italian Kitchen, Mian Asian cuisine, and Admiral's Steak & Seafood, serving casino guests and walk-in diners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pennsylvania record gaming revenue $6.8 billion in 2025, up 10.74%
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rush Street GamingcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Rush Street Gaming is the parent operating company of Rivers Casino properties. Responsible for casino operations, development, and management of the Rivers Casino brand across multiple states. Invested over $1.7 billion in Virginia gaming properties including Rivers Casino Portsmouth.
• Pennsylvania Gaming Control BoardcoreOthers · 1 January 2025Regulatory oversight body governing Pennsylvania gaming operations. Reported record $6.8 billion in Pennsylvania gaming revenue for 2025 with 10.74% year-over-year growth.
• Rush Street InteractivecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Rush Street Interactive (RSI) is the parent company providing online gaming technology for BetRivers Sportsbook. RSI reported $924 million in 2024 revenue and achieved first profitable quarter at scale in Q4 2024 with $39M adjusted EBITDA. Publicly traded on NYSE.
• AudioEyeminorOthersThird-party provider of Web Accessibility testing and monitoring services. Manages accessibility testing through AudioEye Digital Accessibility Platform to ensure WCAG 2.0 Level AA conformance.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Caesars Entertainment: One of the largest US casino operators with regional properties overlapping Rivers' Pennsylvania and Illinois markets, plus a major digital arm (Caesars Digital). Comparable because it competes directly in regional gaming and operates an integrated land-based + online model with a national loyalty program (Caesars Rewards).
• MGM Resorts International: Operates major regional and destination casinos (including MGM National Harbor in Maryland, near Rivers' East Coast footprint) plus BetMGM online. Comparable in offering integrated land-based gaming, hotel, dining, and a national online platform.
• Genting Group / Resorts World: Operates Resorts World casinos in Las Vegas, New York City, and Catskills (NY) — directly comparable to Rivers Schenectady for the upstate New York regional gamer. Competes with Rivers on the integrated resort + digital strategy.
• Wynn Resorts: Operates integrated casino resorts in Las Vegas, Macau, and a regional property (Encore Boston Harbor) that competes for destination gaming spend. Comparable on the integrated resort + loyalty + dining model, though Wynn skews more luxury/upscale than Rivers' mid-market regional focus.

Direct peers

• Penn Entertainment: Operates ~40 regional casinos across the US, including properties in Pennsylvania and several other states where Rivers operates. Highly comparable regional gaming footprint plus ESPN BET online sportsbook; directly competes for the same regional gamer demographic.
• Boyd Gaming: Mid-to-large regional casino operator with properties across the US Midwest, South, and Las Vegas. Comparable because of the multi-property regional portfolio, integrated hotel/casino model, and FanDuel partnership for online — a structural analog to Rivers/Rush Street.
• Cordish Companies / Live! Casino: Operates Live! Casino properties in Philadelphia, Maryland, and other regional markets with integrated hotels, dining, and event venues. Closest like-for-like competitor in the mid-Atlantic regional gaming and entertainment segment that Rivers Casino competes in.
• Bally's Corporation: Multi-property regional casino operator with properties in Illinois, Rhode Island, and other states, plus Bally Bet online. Comparable regional gaming footprint and digital strategy, with similar capital-intensive expansion profile.
• Churchill Downs Incorporated: Operates regional casinos, horse racing, and online wagering (TwinSpires), with a comparable mix of regional gaming properties and a digital wagering platform — analogous to the Rivers Casino + BetRivers structure.

Emerging players

• Rush Street Interactive: Publicly traded (NYSE: RSI) online arm of Rush Street Gaming that operates BetRivers Sportsbook and iGaming across 16+ states. Sister/parent entity providing Rivers Casino's online technology; comparable on business model (online casino + sportsbook) but operating in a different competitive set against DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/winatRivers
• Instagraminstagram.com/riverscasinony
• TikToktiktok.com/@riverscasinony
• Xx.com/riverscasinochi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rivers-casino

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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