Rivers Casino Portsmouth Is Now Hiring, So Head Over To The Job Fair

In preparation for its anticipated early 2024 opening, Rivers Casino Portsmouth is currently organizing job fairs to successfully recruit and cater to both bettors and visitors by fully staffing its establishment.

Contrary to other Virginia casinos, the construction timeline of this casino hasn’t been affected by any supply chain problems.

In December, construction of Rivers Casino Portsmouth commenced after crews had prepared the site. The final steel beam was raised by workers in late June. However, developers have yet to determine an exact date for the grand opening.

The current priority for the casino operators is recruitment. Over the weekend, they will be holding meetings with prospective employees specifically for the hospitality division of the casino.

Currently, Rivers Casino has planned to employ 1,300 workers, which undoubtedly holds the potential to greatly stimulate the local economy.

Details of the Rivers Casino Portsmouth job fair

• The time frame is from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, August 20th.
• The location is Portsmouth Sportsplex, situated at 1801 Portsmouth Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23704.

In addition to interviews, applicants will also be given the opportunity to view a concise presentation about the company’s departments, culture, and brand.

Take a look at the available positions:

• Accounting and finance
• Administration
• Audio and visual
• Cage
• Casino marketing
• Compliance
• Dealer school academy
• Executive level roles
• Facilities and environmental health/safety
• Food and beverage
• Human resources
• Information technology
• Intern/co-op
• Internal audit
• Internet gaming
• Legal
• Marketing
• Purchasing
• Security
• Slot attendants and techs
• Sportsbook
• Surveillance
• Table games
• Wardrobe

Prior to attending the job fair, please complete a form. Even if you have pre-existing plans for the upcoming weekend, don’t fret. Rivers is also organizing a final job fair on Wednesday, Sept. 28.

Employee benefits

All full-time team members at Rivers Casino Portsmouth are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical and dental coverage
• A 401(k) plan that offers instant vesting and matching contributions from the company.
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Benefits are also provided to part-time employees, which encompass flexible scheduling options, paid time-off, and voluntary benefits.

Rivers Portsmouth extends a Table Games Dealer School, providing complimentary training to individuals with no prior experience. The casino actively seeks out enthusiastic individuals who possess a strong desire to acquire a fresh set of skills.

Classes are available from Tuesday to Friday at the Rivers Casino. The staff offers various class options, with multiple time slots throughout the day. Attendees have the option to select either advanced or traditional classes. Prior experience is taken into consideration to determine the most suitable class for table dealers.

Upon completion of the eight-week course, students will be awarded a table dealers certification.

The course work for the first class of dealers commenced on Aug. 9. However, there are still available spots for the upcoming group of aspiring table dealers at Rivers Portsmouth. It is not too late to join in.

What will Rivers Casino Portsmouth offer visitors?

The casino project in the southeast Virginia city will receive a $300 million investment from Rivers. Its prime location will be at the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Freedom Avenue.

The projected annual tax revenue for Rivers is estimated to reach $16 million. While there is a possibility of plans being altered in the future, the current project incorporates the following aspects:

• BetRivers Sportsbook
• Board games and slot machines
• Full-service hotel
• Live event center
• Conference and meeting space
• Restaurants and bars

The Rivers Casino project has taken the lead as crews started clearing the land for construction an entire year ago. Even while operators were in the process of applying for a license from the Virginia Lottery, the dirt work continued. Additionally, three other cities in Virginia have also made plans for constructing casinos.