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64 people laid off from Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — 64 people were laid off from the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh.

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A spokesperson sent Channel 11 a statement:

“The pandemic has had significant impact on the gaming industry worldwide, including our North Shore operations. Regrettably, we had to eliminate the positions of 64 Team Members yesterday. We appreciate and value their contributions. We’re providing assistance to help them transition to their next opportunity.”

The layoffs come after the casino reopened with restrictions in place due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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