With covid-19 restrictions easing and more people returning to entertainment venues, Rivers Casino Pittsburgh has jobs openings.

As part of its effort to fill those jobs, Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia, are adopting a $15 per hour minimum wage for employees who don’t receive tips from customers.

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh employs about 1,300 people, with roughly 400 of them in non-tipped hourly positions.

According to parent company Rush Street Gaming, tipped employees at both Rivers casinos — those who earn an hourly rate plus gratuities — already take home over $15 per hour. That includes full-time dealers, who average a first-year income of between $45,000 and $50,000 a year, the company said.

“We believe that paying a living wage is more than a recruitment strategy — it’s the right thing to do,” said Greg Carlin, CEO of Rivers Casino and Rush Street Gaming. “Our team members are committed to our success each and every day. This is just another way we return that commitment.”

As the region emerges from the pandemic, Bud Green, assistant general manager of Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, says there’s never been a better time to get into the gambling industry.

“We offer job candidates family-sustaining wages, great benefits and a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture,” said Green.

In a statement, Rush Street Gaming said it plans to implement the $15 an hour non-tipped minimum wage at all of its Casinos unless otherwise precluded by existing labor agreements.

Job candidates are encouraged to visit CareersAtRiversCasino.com.