Initially, the casino operated a temporary sportsbook and became the first in the state to implement sports betting. On December 13, 2018, a two-day test period launched and shortly thereafter the official opening followed on December 15.? Rivers Casino Philadelphia offers sports betting. Online Gambling & Sports Betting Options At Rivers Casino Philadelphia Facts About Rivers Casino Philadelphia Year Openedġ080 North Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19125 It is owned by Sugarhouse HSP Gaming, LP. The casino spans 1,300,000 square feet and is located on 22 acres of land that was formerly home to the Jack Frost Sugar Refinery.
It is one of five stand-alone casinos that the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board awarded a gaming license to in 2006. The Rivers Casino Philadelphia, previously known as SugarHouse Casino, is located in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.