PITTSBURGH—July 7, 2010—The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) today granted Rivers Casino final authorization to operate tables games.  The casino's 86 table games will permanently open to the public on Thursday, July 8 at 6 a.m.

More than 3,000 invited guests got their first table games experience in Pittsburgh yesterday, when Rivers Casino held an eight-hour 'test' as part of its requirements from the PGCB.  All table game proceeds from that test event will go directly to The Mario Lemieux Foundation, the casino's test event partner.

"I want to thank the entire Rivers Casino team for including us in one of their most shining moments yet," said Tom Grealish, president of the board of directors for The Mario Lemieux Foundation.  "The hospitality they showed us was remarkable - I can see why Rivers is 'the place to be' in Pittsburgh."

In addition to the funds raised during table game play, Rivers Casino's 300+ dealers generously decided to contribute all of their tips from the test period to the foundation.

Immediately following the conclusion of the test period, the PGCB began a standard audit and verification of the casino's processes to ensure it is ready for a public launch.  Final approval came at about 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 7.

"Adding table games is a game changer for us as it brings a new vibe and energy to our casino," said Todd Moyer, general manager, Rivers Casino.  "There were plenty of winners last night, but none bigger than the research supported by The Mario Lemieux Foundation."

Rivers Casino has 86 table games in six pit areas, and include games such as poker, blackjack, craps, roulette, three-card poker, Texas Hold'em Bonus, Pai Gow poker, mini baccarat and Big Six.

Information about table game tournaments and promotions will be announced soon.  For more information about Rivers Casino, visit www.theriverscasino.com.

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ABOUT RIVERS CASINO
Rivers Casino, which opened in August 2009, features nearly 3,000 slots, nine distinctive restaurants and bars, a riverside amphitheater, live music performances, free parking and multiple promotions and giveaways daily. Rivers will commence table game operations on July 8, 2010, including poker, blackjack, craps, roulette, three-card poker, Texas Hold'em Bonus, Pai Gow poker, mini baccarat, and Big Six. Rivers Casino is one of nine operating casinos in Pennsylvania and will employ approximately 1,400 people, once table games debut. Already, more than $65 million in jackpots have been awarded to slot players at Rivers Casino. For more information, visit www.theriverscasino.com.

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Rivers Casino

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