Rivers Portsmouth Gaming LLC, the operator of Rivers Casino Portsmouth, made a $25,000 donation on June 8, 2026, to the Underground to Uplift PAC. The contribution is designated for a Virginia candidate. The casino, which opened in 2023 following voter approval in Portsmouth, has welcomed more than 4 million customers and generated millions of dollars in tax revenue for the Commonwealth.
Through its Rivers Gives charitable arm, the company has contributed more than $1.3 million to local nonprofits and dedicated over 2,500 volunteer hours to support 110 organizations in Hampton Roads. This effort earned the casino the CIVIC 50 distinction for two consecutive years as one of the most community-minded operations in the region. Rivers Portsmouth Gaming LLC has made additional political contributions in 2026, including $50,000 to the Spanberger Inaugural Committee and $25,000 to the Commonwealth Victory Fund, for a reported total of $130,500.
The gaming industry entity, located in Portsmouth, Virginia, continues to engage in political activities alongside its business operations and community support programs. Public records from the Virginia Public Access Project detail these contributions from the donor. The casino’s development followed approval processes that brought private sector investment and employment opportunities to the area. Rivers Gives has supported donation drives and local charities as part of its ongoing community engagement.
The June donation adds to the company’s record of financial support for various committees and initiatives in Virginia politics.
