Gee, executive director, Virginia Lottery and Tim Drehkoff, chief executive officer of Rivers Casino Portsmouth and Rush Street Gaming.
The morning ribbon-cutting ceremony featured remarks from Roy Corby, general manager of Rivers Casino Portsmouth Shannon Glover, Mayor of Portsmouth Brian Donahue, director of Portsmouth Economic Development Kelly T. The local musical ensemble recently appeared in the 2023 New Year’s Rose Parade. The event kicked off with a special performance by Norfolk State University’s “Spartan Legion” Marching Band. PORTSMOUTH, Va.-( BUSINESS WIRE)-Rivers Casino Portsmouth celebrated its grand opening today-making history as the Commonwealth of Virginia’s first full-service permanent casino.