Rivers sits on the North Shore of the Ohio River, walking distance from Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park, and it is the only casino inside Pittsburgh's city limits. It rates 4.0 from more than 17,000 Google reviewers.
The location is the whole point. Very few American casinos are genuinely part of a downtown sports district, and Rivers gets the pre-game and post-game traffic that comes with sitting between two stadiums.
What's on the floor
More than 2,200 slot machines and over 100 table games — one of the larger pits anywhere in Pennsylvania.
The spread goes well past the basics. Alongside blackjack, craps and roulette there is mini baccarat, Three Card Poker and Mississippi Stud. The Rush Table Zone is the part worth knowing about: $5 minimum blackjack and roulette with live dealers, plus 55 electronic table games on touch screens. A $5 live minimum in a major-market casino is genuinely low, and it is where the room fills on a Friday.
The poker room runs 30 tables, seven days a week — typically 1/3 No Limit Hold'em and up, with 1/3 Pot Limit Omaha and higher also spread. It is the serious room in western Pennsylvania.
Sportsbook, dining and events
The BetRivers Sportsbook covers 5,500 square feet with two large video walls, 33 self-service kiosks and six betting windows. On a Steelers Sunday it functions as an overflow room for the stadium next door.
Five restaurants, headed by Martorano's Prime for steaks and Wheelhouse at the casual end, plus bars and lounges. The property added and refurbished riverfront ballrooms and an event centre, so it runs a real conference and live-entertainment calendar rather than a token one.
The Landing Hotel is attached to the casino.
Tips before you go
You must be 21 to gamble, the minimum age at every Pennsylvania casino.
Check the Pirates and Steelers schedules before you plan a visit. On a home game day the North Shore is congested and parking is a different proposition entirely — arrive early or use transit.
If you want the $5 live tables rather than the electronic ones, ask at the Rush Table Zone specifically; the minimums on the main floor run higher.
Nearby alternatives
South of the city, Hollywood Casino at The Meadows at Washington pairs its floor with harness racing. South-east in the Laurel Highlands, The Casino at Nemacolin is the small resort option. Far north-west, Presque Isle Downs & Casino serves Erie.
For the full picture, see all Pennsylvania in-person casinos.
FAQ
What are Rivers Casino Pittsburgh's hours?
The casino floor runs around the clock; the poker room operates seven days a week on its own schedule. Restaurants and the sportsbook keep separate hours, so confirm before a late visit.
How old do you have to be to gamble at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh?
You must be 21, the minimum age at every Pennsylvania casino.
Does Rivers Casino Pittsburgh have a poker room?
Yes — 30 tables, open seven days a week, typically spreading 1/3 No Limit Hold'em and higher plus 1/3 Pot Limit Omaha and higher.
What games are available at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh?
More than 2,200 slots and over 100 table games, including blackjack, craps, roulette, mini baccarat, Three Card Poker and Mississippi Stud, plus 55 electronic table games in the Rush Table Zone.
What are the table minimums at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh?
The Rush Table Zone offers $5 minimum live blackjack and roulette. Minimums elsewhere on the floor run higher and vary by shift.
Is Rivers Casino Pittsburgh near the stadiums?
Yes — it sits on the North Shore within walking distance of Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park. Expect congestion on home game days.
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Updated August 2026 · Details verified against Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board records and the venue's official site. Hours and offerings change — confirm before you go.
