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While online poker players in Pennsylvania get ready for the end of the PokerStars PA monopoly, those who are not afraid to step into a brick-and-mortar casino are finally able to enjoy some live poker action.

Four brick-and-mortar casinos in the Keystone State decided to re-open their doors to poker players after implementing a number of safety measures to limit the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Poker is Back at the Rivers Casino Philadelphia

As announced on the casino's official Twitter account, the Rivers Casino Philadelphia restarted its operation on Oct. 23, offering a limited number of games in a COVID-safe environment.

'We're excited to welcome you back,' a note published on the Rivers Casino website states. 'We worked hard with the Philadelphia's Department of Health and Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to make sure the poker room remains a safe place for guests and our team members.'

The new measures in place include limited seating per table and also placement of plexiglass partitions in some of the key areas in the poker room.

When it comes to masks, '[they] must be worn all the time,' River Casino indicates. 'Surveillance and security — along with all Rivers Casino Philadelphia personnel — will be monitoring continuously and enforcing full compliance.'

Also, 'hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes dispensers have been placed throughout the room and at each table.'

For the time being, food consumption and smoking will not be allowed inside the poker room but will be permitted in a designated area 'near the valet entrance.'

Players interested in joining the live games at the Rivers Casino Philadelphia are invited to check availability via the Bravo Poker App and to call the casino to book a seat at the poker table in advance.

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Mohegan Sun Pocono 'Laser-Focused' to Prepare a Safe Reopen

The Rivers Casino is not the only establishment to offer live poker games in Pennsylvania right now. The Mohegan Sun Pocono also restarted their poker operations even earlier, on Oct. 16.

We're all-in on safely welcoming you back to our Poker Room tomorrow (10/16) at 12pm! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/t0glGSj2nd

— Mohegan Sun Pocono ☀ (@MSPocono) October 15, 2020

'Over the past few months Mohegan Sun Pocono has been laser-focused on preparing our property for a safe reopen,' said Anthony Carlucci, President & General Manager of MSP.

'With the guidance of industry experts, regulatory agencies, and in closely mirroring the comprehensive protocols put in place by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment's (MGE) flagship property in Connecticut, we feel we are well-prepared for our doors to open and can't wait to welcome guests to a clean, safe and fun environment.'

The list of measures adopted by the Mohegan Sun Pocono to limit the risks of exposure to the COVID-19 virus include mandatory use of face masks, temperature check performed at the entrance, and the installation of plexiglass panels in all transactional locations.

'We will be using plastic poker cards that will be replaced every six hours, and used poker cards will be re-inspected and sanitized by our security team each gaming day,' a casino representative explained on Twitter.

'We will also have hand sanitizer available and recommend it being used before and after playing.'

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The Mount Airy and the Meadows are Back in Business

The Mount Airy Casino is also back in business, although in a limited capacity. The casino's poker rooms offer seven-handed games and adopted measures that include the mandatory use of face masks and plexiglass dividers placed on each table.

Likewise, the Meadows Poker Room located just outside Philadelphia is back with 14 tables — all dedicated to cash games.

'While the amenities our customers have come to know and love may be somewhat limited [...], the ability to safely welcome back our team members and guests remain our top priority,' the Meadows explains in a note.

'With this in mind, we have been working closely with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, state and local leaders, and public health officials to finalize comprehensive reopening protocols and new health and safety precautions.

'Our returning team members will be trained on these procedures and our guests will see reminder signage about them throughout the property.'

The new protocols include measures such as mandatory face masks, a ban on smoking inside the casino premises, and the use of a special 'fog machine' to sanitize and disinfect the entire property every night.

For the time being, the Meadows Casino plans to operate at 50 percent capacity and not to run any poker tournaments.

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888Poker and WSOP.com Coming Soon to PA

Things are changing in Pennsylvania also on the online side of the poker industry, as recent developments suggest that the end of the PokerStars PA monopoly could be very near.

Earlier this month, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved the application submitted by 888, opening the door to two new PA online poker sites.

Mostly known for their 888poker site, the Israel-based gaming company 888Holdings operates in the United States also as a business-to-business (B2B) entity, with its software powering the WSOP.com poker client.

Following the regulatory approval and the fact that also the owner of WSOP.com - Caesars Interactive Entertainment - holds a Pennsylvania license, we can now expect both brands to enter the market and begin to offer online poker games soon.

This would put an end to the monopoly that PokerStars PA has enjoyed since their launch back in November 2019.

_{Lead image courtesy of the Mohegan Sun - Pocono. Twitter.}

RIVERS CASINO PHILADELPHIA ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS
Veterans Day and Hugo’s Surf & Turf dining specials highlight monthly offerings

PHILADELPHIA — Nov. 1, 2019 — Celebrate the debut of Rivers Casino Philadelphia this November with new gaming and dining promotions. Enjoy a salute worth savoring with the Veterans Day dining offer, while Hugo’s Frog Bar & Chop House serves up its Surf & Turf special. Meanwhile, enter for a chance to win $10,000 cash in the R-I-V-E-R-S Sweepstakes. These are just some of the many offerings in store this month at Rivers Casino Philadelphia.

Food and Beverage

Veterans Day Special — On Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, from noon to midnight, Rivers Casino Philadelphia is honoring veterans with 15% off at all restaurants in The Marketplace and Mian. Guests must show a valid military ID.

Hugo’s Frog Bar & Chop House — Enjoy the Surf & Turf and Power Lunch offerings at Hugo’s Frog Bar & Chop House:

• Surf & Turf Special — Throughout the month of November, Hugo’s Frog Bar & Chop House is celebrating the opening of Rivers Casino Philadelphia with its Surf & Turf special. Guests can enjoy the choice of a soup or salad, a 6-ounce filet mignon and 6-ounce broiled cold water lobster tail entrée, and dessert, all for $65 per person. Tax and gratuity are not included.
• Power Lunch — Hugo’s Frog Bar & Chop House is offering the Power Lunch special Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests can enjoy the choice of a soup or salad, entrée, and dessert, all for $20 per person.
• New Fall Menu — Guests can enjoy new menu offerings for lunch and dinner as well as brand-new seasonal cocktails.
• Buck-a-Shuck — Buck-a-Shuck days, featuring $1 oysters, are Thursdays from 5-8 p.m.

On Fridays and Saturdays in November, guests will enjoy live piano music in the casino’s first-class steakhouse from 6-10 p.m. Live music on Thursdays is from 5-9 p.m.

Mian — On Sundays through Thursdays from noon to 2 a.m. and on Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 4 a.m., guests can enjoy new menu offerings and dim sum all day at Mian:

• Dim Sum — Guests can enjoy shrimp spring rolls, shu mai, pork ribs with black beans and many other offerings featured on Mian’s dim sum menu.
• New Fall Menu — Starting Friday, Nov. 1, guests can enjoy new fall menu offerings for lunch and dinner. New featured menu items include Hong Kong-style stir-fried clams, mapo tofu, and a tomato and beef entree.

BetRivers Sportsbook — Swing into the BetRivers Sportsbook in November for this month’s specials:

• $3 Miller Lite Philadelphia Football Special — Every Eagles game day, the BetRivers Sportsbook is offering $3 Miller Lite pounders.
• 5 for $5 Food Special — The sportsbook is now offering 5 for $5 food specials, seven days a week. The featured menu items include:
  • A five-piece box of Krispy Krunchy Chicken whole wings with special sauce
  • A loaded chili cheese dog
  • La Frieda all-beef cheeseburger brisket, chuck and short rib blend
  • Firehouse chili topped with onions and cheddar cheese
  • “Jacked-up” cheesesteak nachos with picode gallo, Cheez Whiz and onions

The Marketplace — The Marketplace is now offering 16-ounce adult frozen mixers featuring delicious flavors such as mango, watermelon, margarita and more.

Promotions, Contests and Sweepstakes

2019 Audi Q5 Sweepstakes — From Friday, Nov. 1, through Saturday, Nov. 23, Rush Rewards Members will receive one free entry and can earn additional entries for every 25 tier points earned into the Audi Q5 sweepstakes. On Wednesday, Nov. 6, 13 and 20, Rush Rewards Members will also receive 2x bonus entries for the sweepstakes. On Saturday, Nov. 23, three winners will be selected every 15 minutes to win various amounts of Free Play, and at 10:30 p.m., one winner will be selected to win a 2019 Audi Q5.

R-I-V-E-R-S Sweepstakes — From Friday, Nov. 1, through Sunday, Nov. 3, Rush Rewards Members will earn one free entry each day into the R-I-V-E-R-S Weekend Sweepstakes for their chance to win Free Play each day. Additional entries are earned for every 25 tier points earned. On Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2 at 10:30 p.m. and again on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 8:30 p.m., two winners will be selected to win $10,000 cash.

New Member Super Spin — Throughout the month of November, new members who sign up for a Rush Rewards Card can spin to win up to 10,000 Rewards Points.

Feathers of Fortune Sweepstakes — Every Tuesday throughout the month of November, Rush Rewards Members will receive one free entry and can earn additional entries into the Feathers of Fortune sweepstakes for every 25 tier points earned. From 4-8 p.m. each Tuesday, five winners will be selected every 30 minutes to win up to $1,000 Free Play.

Black Friday Drawing — On Friday, Nov. 29, from 6-9 p.m., Rush Rewards Members will receive one free entry and can earn additional entries into the Black Friday drawing for every 25 tier points earned. Eight winners will be selected every 30 minutes to win up to $1,000 in gift cards from Best Buy, Target, Macy’s, Amazon and Walmart.

2x Reward Point Multiplier — On Thursday, Nov. 7, 14 and 21, Rush Rewards Members will earn 2x reward points.

To learn more about Rivers Casino Philadelphia, please visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia.

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No-Limit Texas Hold ’em November Tournament Schedule:

• 11 a.m. Sundays — $150 entry, $5,000 guaranteed prize pool
• 7 p.m. Mondays — $125 entry, $4,000 guaranteed prize pool
• 7 p.m. Wednesdays — $125 entry, $5,000 guaranteed prize pool
• 11 a.m. Saturdays — $65 entry

Daily High Hands — As Philadelphia’s first and only poker room, Rivers features more than $250,000 worth of high hands in November. The high-hand promotion is offered daily, and players can win varying amounts ranging from $300 to $500 every 30 minutes at selected times.

Bad Beat Jackpot — The current Bad Beat Jackpot is $100,000, and the minimum qualifying hand is quad 2s.

For more information on tournaments and promotions, please visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia/Poker or stop by the poker desk.

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ABOUT RIVERS CASINO PHILADELPHIA

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Located along the Delaware Riverfront in Philadelphia, Rivers Casino Philadelphia, formerly SugarHouse Casino, features 1,755 slots, 106 table games, 65 hybrid gaming seats, a 28-table poker room and a designated sportsbook area for live sports betting. The casino offers seven distinctive restaurants and bars — among them are Hugo’s Frog Bar & Chop House, Saxbys and Geno’s Steaks — riverfront views, live performances in The Event Center, free parking, and promotions and giveaways daily. Rivers, which opened as SugarHouse Casino in 2010, employs approximately 1,600 Team Members and has been voted a great place to work in Philadelphia. Rivers Casino Philadelphia is owned and operated by Rush Street Gaming and its affiliates. For more information, visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia.

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