Ceremonial Beam Raised Into Place, Connects Rivers Casino To New Hotel

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Rivers Casino Pittsburgh and The Landing Hotel are now connected.

A connection ceremony was held Friday afternoon to lift a steel beam into place between the structures.

The connection is designed to give easy access for guests from the hotel to the casino floor.

The seven-story, four-star hotel also promises to offer a luxurious experience with panoramic views of downtown.

"We went back and forth trying to figure out what was going to be the best look for the room. Pittsburgh is a Pittsburgh town. When people stay here, they want to see Pittsburgh. That's the best way to dress up the room," said Bud Green, the interim general manager of Rivers Casino.

The $60 million project brought 1,400 temporary construction jobs and will bring 128 new permanent jobs when the hotel opens.

The casino expects that to happen sometime next year.