On the revenue side, Pinnacle officials estimate River City will generate roughly $172 million in its first year of operation. A second phase, which includes a possible hotel and retail center, is budgeted at $75 million but is contingent on the success of the casino, officials said. The casino also features a variety of dining options, including the award-winning Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, a buffet with seating for more than 350, a tavern a contemporary café and a classic burger joint.ĭuring a presentation to the Gaming Commission last week, Pinnacle officials said the first phase of the River City project is expected to come in on-budget at $375 million. River City is a 250,000 square-foot facility that features a 90,000-square-foot gaming floor with more than 2,000 slot machines and roughly 55 table games. Therefore, any future casino project cannot proceed until one of the 13 licenses becomes available. It’s also the 13th casino in Missouri, the maximum allowed by a state law approved by voters in 2008.
River City is the seventh gaming facility in the St.
The Missouri Gaming Commission voted unanimously last week to license the facility at 777 River City Casino Blvd. Pinnacle Entertainment’s River City Casino is scheduled to open its doors at 2 p.m.
