Casino Philadelphia
Opened in 2010, and formerly the Sugarhouse Casino, Rivers Casino Philadelphia is the only casino located right in Philadelphia. As such it gets 4 million visitors a year! Located on the banks of the Delaware River, it’s just 1.5 miles northeast of downtown, in the Fishtown neighborhood. When you arrive at Live! Hotel Philadelphia, you’ll know you’ve arrived. You’ve arrived at a haven with 208 deluxe rooms and suites that envelop you in luxury and dazzle you with sweeping views that stretch for miles.
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rivers Casino Philadelphia will resume operations Monday, Jan. 4, at 4 p.m., following the governor’s three-week year-end shutdown of all Pennsylvania casinos and the City of Philadelphia's amended orders permitting casinos to reopen. Rivers Casino’s gaming floor will be open 24/7.
The casino’s much-anticipated reopening means approximately 970 Team Members will return to work this week. More may follow as business levels return. Rivers Casino Philadelphia currently employs approximately 1,420.
'Welcoming back our Team Members and guests safely is our top priority,' said Rivers Casino General Manager Eric Fitzgerald. 'We’re very grateful to the community for its support, and we thank the City of Philadelphia for its continued confidence and guidance.'
Restaurants and bars at Rivers Casino Philadelphia remain closed, per the citywide orders. Smoking is not currently permitted on the gaming floor; designated outdoor smoking areas have been established.
All COVID-19 health and safety protocols remain in place, including masks or approved face-coverings, temperature checks, and social distancing for guests and Team Members, with no exceptions. Team Members continue to complete Daily COVID-19 Self Assessments, which have proven effective in keeping individuals who may have been exposed to the virus elsewhere away from the property.
The Rivers Clean Team continues to work around the clock to keep the casino safe and sanitized. Air filtration technology from airPHX® and AtmosAir™ runs 24/7 property wide, continuously disinfecting surfaces and indoor air. Also, across the gaming floor, the casino has approximately 120 hand sanitation stations with hand sanitizer or disinfectant wipes.
Rivers Casino Philadelphia follows best practices from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and meets or exceeds all COVID-19 Casino Reopening Protocols announced by the PGCB. Additionally, Rivers Casino adheres to all guidelines issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and meets all operating requirements set by the by the City of Philadelphia.
The health and safety of Team Members, guests and the community is the casino's top priority. For the latest updates regarding health and safety protocols, please visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia.
For the most up to date information related to modified service, click here to read the SEPTA Update on COVID-19.
Valley Forge Casino
Valley Forge Casino is located at 1160 First Avenue in King of Prussia, PA.
Visitors may take Routes 99, (from Norristown, Bridgeport and Phoenixville), 125 (from Philadelphia and via transfers at Gulph Mills and KP Plaza), and 139 (from Phoenixville, Spring City, Royersford and via transfers from Route 93 from Pottstown).
Rivers Casino Philadelphia
Rivers Casino Philadelphia is located at 1001 N. Delaware Avenue in Philadelphia, near Penn Treaty Park.
Visitors may take Bus Route 25 or 43 or Trolley Route 15 to stops walking distance to the casino's front doors.
About a half mile in either direction are two Market-Frankford Line stations - Spring Garden to the southwest and Girard to the northeast. Both stations have train service between 5:00 a.m. and 12:30 a.m., and are stops for NiteOwl bus service during the remaining early morning hours.
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Located in Bensalem, PA; take Bus Route 1, 50 or 130 seven days a week. Route 20 provides service after 9:30 p.m. daily. Route 150 provides limited service Monday through Saturday.
Harrahs Chester
Use Bus Route 37 and 113.
Regional Rail customers may use the Wilmington/Newark Line to Chester Transportation Center Station and connect with Bus Route 37 or 113.
Atlantic City, NJ
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Travelers wishing to visit Atlantic City may consider the NJ Transit Atlantic City Rail Line an easy and convenient travel option. Connect from any Regional Rail train at 30th Street Station. A separate fare will be required on NJ Transit, and customers may purchase tickets from the NJ Transit ticket vending machines in the station.