Rivers Casino in Philadelphia Evacuated Thursday Morning Following Bomb Threat

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20 February, 2025

A popular Philadelphia casino was evacuated Thursday morning following a bomb threat.

Rivers Casino has been deemed "safe," according to the casino after authorities evacuated the building in Philadelphia's Fishtown section early Thursday morning.

"Rivers Casino Philadelphia was briefly evacuated this morning out of an abundance of caution while police checked the building. The property was determined to be safe, and Team Members and guests returned soon thereafter," casino officials told Action News. "The casino is open and operating today as usual."

The order began at 5:30 a.m. at the casino in the1000 block of North Delaware Avenue.

Two black males were removed from casino premises over a possible bomb threat.

The Action Cam saw Philadelphia and Pennsylvania state police on the scene, as well as K9 units.

The bomb squad was not deployed but Philadelphia police are investigating the threat and disturbance.

In a statement to PHL17, Rivers Casino said, “Rivers Casino Philadelphia was briefly evacuated this morning out of an abundance of caution while police checked the building. The property was determined to be safe, and Team Members and guests returned soon thereafter. The casino is open and operating today as usual.”

By Jagajeet Chiba

Jagajeet has been a beat reporter for the Gambling911.com website for well over a decade now. He typically covers the quirky and dark side of the gambling sector. He is from Mumbai.