Pennsylvania Casino Workforce Shrinks 3.8% as Rivers Philadelphia Recruits

The number of casino jobs in Pennsylvania contracted by 3.8% during the commonwealth’s 2025–26 fiscal year. But for the nearly 600 workers impacted by the industry contraction, one Philadelphia operator is offering immediate opportunities.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) recently published its 2025-2026 Annual Report. The 20th edition of the annual recap of the state gaming regulator’s activities and the gaming licensees it governs revealed that casino employment numbers dwindled during the 12 months.

The state’s 18 land-based casinos collectively employed 15,252 people as of June 30, 2026. That represented a 3.8% decline—or a decrease of 598 positions—from June 30, 2025.

Despite the state adding a new venue when Happy Valley Casino opened in State College in April 2026, overall casino employment shrunk. Dealers were hardest hit, with table game workers accounting for 243 of the total job cuts.

Rivers Casino Job Fair

While several Pennsylvania casinos trimmed overhead by scaling back staffing, Rivers Casino Philadelphia says it has roles to fill.

The casino will host a job fair at its Events Center on Monday, Oct. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m., and Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to noon. Casino officials say on-the-spot job offers will be extended to qualified applicants, while entry-level job-seekers with no prior experience are also encouraged to attend.

Rivers is recruiting for a variety of food and beverage positions, including sous chefs, cooks, food runners, bartenders, waitstaff, greeters, and managers.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old. According to the property, open roles include health insurance, paid time off, free parking, tuition reimbursement, career advancement opportunities, and 401(k) benefits.

During the 2025-26 fiscal year, Rivers Casino Philadelphia generated gross gaming revenue of $212.3 million from its 1,500 slot machines and 100 table games. That marked a 3.3% decline from the $219.5 million the casino won in 2024-25.

Rivers Philadelphia says the hiring drive supports new restaurant concepts opening at the casino and aligns with the property’s broader initiative to position itself as a premier destination for gaming, dining, hospitality, and lodging.

In late 2023, Rivers announced the launch of the Riversuites Hotel at The Battery Philadelphia. The 62-room, all-suite facility occupies a restored former power plant along the Delaware River that was converted into a mixed-use complex featuring apartments, office space, a lobby bar, a rooftop pool, and an outdoor pier. The Battery is located a short walk from the casino, with a complimentary shuttle provided for guests.

Dealer Positions

The Rivers Philadelphia job fair will do little to offset the 243 dealer positions cut across the state over the past year.

However, a review of active table game job listings across the commonwealth shows open dealer roles at several properties, including Harrah’s Philadelphia, Mohegan Pennsylvania, Parx Casino Shippensburg, Hollywood Casino Morgantown, Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, The Casino at Nemacolin, and Happy Valley Casino.

Additionally, live dealer providers Evolution and Playtech—which stream interactive table games for online casino platforms—are actively recruiting studio dealers for their Pennsylvania operations.