“We’re excited to join such a vibrant community and to unveil this beautiful entertainment venue for all to enjoy,” said Tim Drehkoff, CEO of Rivers Casino Portsmouth and Rush Street Gaming. Users involved in the Virginia sports betting market have certainly shown an appetite to get in on sports wagering action total mobile sports betting handle has exceeded $4.4 billion in 2022 with December numbers pending. The new retail BetRivers Sportsbook in Portsmouth allows bettors to wager in person at the casino. BetRivers launched its mobile app in Virginia on Jan. FanDuel was the first mobile sports wagering app to launch in 2021. 21, the second anniversary of mobile sports wagering going live in Virginia. The sportsbook features club seating, a bar, betting windows, 27 self-service kiosks, and multiple upsized high-definition screens for viewing events.Ĭeremonial first wagers at BetRivers Sportsbook were placed on Jan. Louise Lucas, and House Minority Leader Don Scott placed the ceremonial first wagers at the in-person BetRivers Sportsbook VA on Saturday, ahead of the casino's grand opening on Monday. Portsmouth Mayor Shannon Glover, Senator L. Ceremonial First Wagers at Retail Virginia Sportsbook Teamsters Local 822 represents over 3,000 workers across the Tidewater Area working in a variety of industries.Must be 21+ to participate and present in VA.

The workers join over 5,000 casino workers nationwide represented by the Teamsters. “We are thrilled to join a strong union that will negotiate a good contract and the rights we deserve.” “We felt the need to organize with the Teamsters in order to secure good wages, benefits, and to have a say in our futures,” said Tatar McCarver, a slot attendant at Rivers Casino and a member of Local 822. The decision to join the Teamsters marks an early organizing victory at Virginia’s first full-service permanent casino, which opened less than one year ago. “We are excited to welcome these new union members and look forward to negotiating their first contract.” “I want to congratulate this group of workers on their decision to organize and become Teamsters,” said James Wright, President of Local 822 and International Vice President At-Large. Press Contact: Kara Deniz Email: VA.) – Slot attendants at the Rivers Casino in Portsmouth, Va., voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 822.

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