Rivers Casino Portsmouth: 1st year in review
It was billed as a major tax driver for Portsmouth and a project that would bring in outside investments to the region; How much is the city actually benefitting?
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It was billed as a major tax driver for Portsmouth and a project that would bring in outside investments to the region; How much is the city actually benefitting?
In its first year, Rivers Casino has provided more tax money directly into the City of Portsmouth than originally projected.
In its first full year of operation, Rivers Casino Portsmouth has generated nearly $250 million in gaming revenue, providing the city of Portsmouth with more than $15 million in tax revenue to beef up its coffers.
PORTSMOUTH — In its first full year of operation, Rivers Casino Portsmouth has generated nearly $250 million in gaming revenue, providing the city of Portsmouth with more than $15 million in tax revenue to beef up its coffers. The casino opened its doors last January to much fanfare as thousands braved a cold Monday morning echoing chants of “Let us in!” It marked the first casino in Hampton ...
The casino delivered two $10,000 checks to Portsmouth Safety Town and Portsmouth Police Athletic League Tuesday morning.