MAY AT RIVERS CASINO PHILLY: SPRING HOMECOMING PARTY AT MARTORANO’S PRIME, PLUS MOTHER’S DAY AND MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SPECIALS
PHILADELPHIA — May 1, 2024 — It’s a month of celebrations at Rivers Casino Philadelphia.
Celebrity cook Steve Martorano hosts a spring homecoming party with live music at Martorano’s Prime, while Mother’s Day and Memorial Day specials highlight Jack’s Bar + Grill’s new menu. Fishtown in May is the place to be for great food and entertainment.
Steve Martorano’s Spring Homecoming Sizzles
South Philly’s very own celebrity cook extraordinaire, Steve Martorano, rolls out the red carpet at his iconic restaurant, Martorano’s Prime, for his spring homecoming celebration inside Rivers Casino.
Martorano’s Prime will feature his world-famous meatballs, elevated Italian macaroni and prime ribeye steak, along with live music for a unique “dinner and a show” event on Saturday, May 18, at 6:30 p.m.
After a four-course meal, guests will enjoy performances by France Joli and Pretty Poison, featuring Jade Starling.
Tickets, starting at $150, include dining and entertainment and can be purchased at RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia.
All-New ‘Jacked Up’ Menu
Jack’s Bar + Grill has a new menu with something for everyone throughout the meal.
After starting with ultimate nachos or a cheese quesadilla, guests can enjoy Jack’s chopped or southwest salad. Entrees include New York strip steak, filet mignon and salmon, while Cajun grilled chicken and colossal fish are the featured sandwiches. For dessert, large slices of New York apple crumb and coffee toffee mousse cake are a sweet way to end lunch or dinner.
Jack’s Happy Hour + Holiday Specials
Guests can enjoy Jack’s Happy Hour specials every Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Loaded Jack’s fries, soft pretzel bites and chicken wings are some of the featured items. Meanwhile, cocktails, wines and draft beers are available, including domestic drafts, for as low as $4.
Treat mom to a special meal of blackened shrimp and grits on Sunday, May 12, from noon to 10 p.m. This Mother’s Day special includes low country cream, roasted peppers and onions, plus soup or salad.
Let Jack’s do the grilling on Memorial Day weekend. Guests can savor a half rack of BBQ ribs, complete with all the picnic fixings: potato salad, corn on the cob, and soup or salad. The special runs on Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and 26, from noon to 10 p.m., as well as on Monday, May 27, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
May Indoor Music — Martorano’s Prime DJ Booth
Philadelphia’s own Steve Martorano takes pride in providing a restaurant experience that satisfies all the senses — while guests enjoy richly flavored dishes, the smell of authentic Italian-American cooking fills the air, old-school movies play on screens throughout the restaurant, and hip music plays in the background. It’s a vibe you’ll find only at Martorano’s.
Visit Martorano’s on weekends to hear the following DJs from 8 p.m. to midnight:
May 2-4: Chris DeVine
May 9-11: Chris DeVine
May 16-18: Chris DeVine
May 23-25: Chris DeVine
May 30-31: Chris DeVine
Playoff Action in the BetRivers Sportsbook
The BetRivers Sportsbook is the place to watch and wager on all of May’s sports action. In addition to daily game broadcasts, the following big games and events will be featured in the sportsbook:
Every Philadelphia pro baseball game
Ongoing pro hockey and basketball playoffs
UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg — Saturday, May 4
Boxing Event: Fury vs. Usyk — Saturday, May 18
The sportsbook features 33 kiosks throughout the casino that are open 24/7. Tickets can be cashed at any time; writer windows are open during select times. Guests can call the sportsbook at 215-717-2846 to make a free seating reservation.
Rivers Poker Room
The Rivers Casino Philadelphia Poker Room will offer more than $150,000 in high-hand promotions in May. Philly’s first poker room is open 24/7 and features no-limit Texas Hold ’em and pot limit Omaha poker tournaments throughout the month.
Philadelphia Poker Championship Series
Monday, May 6, through Monday, May 27
Event 1 — $300 NLH Monster Stack Turbo ($7,500 guaranteed) — Saturday, May 11, at 3:15 p.m.
Event 2 — $250 NLH Black Chip Bounty ($8,000 guaranteed) — Thursday, May 16, at 7:15 p.m.
Event 3 — $250 NLH Ladies Event ($10,000 guaranteed) — Sunday, May 19, at 12:30 p.m.; additionally, the winner receives a $1,000 entry into a Las Vegas tournament
Event 4 — $560 PLO Double Black Chip Bounty ($15,000 guaranteed) — Sunday, May 19, at 1:15 p.m.
Event 5 — $2,200 NLH Main Event ($200,000 guaranteed)
o Day 1A: Friday, May 24, at 11:15 a.m.
o Day 1B: Saturday, May 25, at 11:15 a.m.
o Day 2: Sunday, May 26, at 11:15 a.m.
Event 6 — $300 NLH Deepstack Survivor — Monday, May 27, at 11:15 a.m.
Satellite tournaments into the Main Event will be offered throughout the month. For dates, times and additional poker information, please visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia; follow @RiversPokerPhl on X, formerly known as Twitter; or visit the Bravo poker app.
May Gaming Promotions
This month and every month, Rivers Casino Philadelphia offers daily promotions, incentives and opportunities around the gaming floor to play and win. Rush Rewards members receive notices regularly by mail and email of drawings for free slot play, gift card giveaways, food and travel comps, cash, and more. For a current list of gaming floor promotions, poker room tournaments and table games action, visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia.
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ABOUT RIVERS CASINO PHILADELPHIA
Located along the Delaware River waterfront in Fishtown, Rivers Casino Philadelphia features more than 1,500 slots, nearly 75 table games, 24 hybrid gaming seats, a 28-table poker room and a designated sportsbook area for live sports betting. Rita’s Italian Ice and Dunkin’ are among the popular grab-and-go locations in the casino’s Marketplace. The casino also offers an array of distinctive restaurants and bars — among them are Martorano’s Prime, an Italian-American Steakhouse; Mian; Jack’s Bar + Grill; Martorano’s Sicilian Slice; and FLIPT, which serves classic burgers and shakes. Guests will also enjoy riverfront views, live performances in The Event Center, free parking, and daily promotions and giveaways. Riversuites at The Battery is the casino’s luxury boutique hotel. For additional information and current offerings, please visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia.
MEDIA CONTACT
Jeff Shurilla
For Rivers Casino Philadelphia
215-764-2376 (cell)
jeff@hornercom.com