December Brings All-New Table Game, New Year’s Eve Cash Drawings and Year-End Entertainment at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh

December Brings All-New Table Game, New Year’s Eve Cash Drawings and Year-End Entertainment at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh is ready to close out 2025 with seasonal excitement and nonstop celebrations. December brings the debut of an all-new table game, and one lucky player will win $22,026 cash. Plus, there’s a full slate of holiday dining offerings and New Year’s Eve entertainment on the North Shore.

Margaritaburgh New Year’s Eve Celebration

Count down with us at Rivers Casino as we ring in 2026 with “Margaritaburgh,” an island-inspired New Year’s Eve celebration complete with live entertainment, a midnight countdown and major tropical vibes. Guests can enjoy a performance by Totally 80s, beachy décor, party favors, prize drawings, frozen cocktails and a confetti celebration when the clock strikes midnight.

The fun will continue with Parrot Payday prize drawings throughout the evening, giving guests a chance to win cash as well as Free Slot Play.

Attendees are encouraged to bring out the beach attire for this island adventure — warm-weather clothes from flip-flops to Aloha shirts are all acceptable answers to this exciting, optional dress code.

Don’t miss out on this one-night-only opportunity for Rivers guests to kick off 2026 in style, because we won’t be “wasting away again” anytime soon!

December Highlights: Parrot Payday, Poker Expansion and Player Perks

Over $50,000 Parrot Payday Drawings

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh will close out the year with its Over $50,000 Parrot Payday Drawings on Wednesday, Dec. 31, during which one lucky finalist will claim the grand prize of $22,026 in cash. Drawings take place at 9, 10 and 11 p.m., leading into the grand-prize finale.

From now through Dec. 31 at 10:59 p.m., Rush Rewards members can earn entries. At each drawing, 10 winners will receive $750 in Free Slot Play and qualify for the finale, when one of five finalists will win the top prize.

New Table Game Debuts – Introducing RUN’EM TWICE Poker

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh is giving poker fanatics a fresh twist with RUN’EM TWICE Poker, a unique five-card table game where players get to play two poker hands in one game. Each player goes against a pay table, not the dealer or other players. With optional 5-Card Bonus and ULTIMATE PAIRS wagers, there are multiple ways to win.

New Member Offer: Play More, on Us!

Join Rivers Casino Pittsburgh’s Rush Rewards program and start winning right away. New members receive $10 in Free Slot Play just for signing up, plus the chance to earn up to $1,000 in Free Slot Play. It’s free and easy — every 100 Tier Points you earn equals $10 in Free Slot Play. Be sure to swipe your player’s card at a promotional kiosk on your enrollment day to get started. Full details are available at the Rush Rewards Players Club.

For more information on Rivers Casino Pittsburgh’s Rush Rewards program and how to enroll, please visit RiversCasino.com/Pittsburgh.

Wheelhouse Bar & Grill’s New Menu and Dining Specials

The wait is officially over; Wheelhouse Bar & Grill is back and better than ever after a few months of kitchen remodeling.

Guests can still expect Wheelhouse’s same, pre-renovation high-spirited atmosphere and wall-to-wall TVs tuned in to Pittsburgh sports — now with an upgraded kitchen serving up all-new dishes alongside returning favorites. Promising new menu additions include the antipasto salad, Asian chicken sandwich and “Smothered Burger.”

Wheelhouse’s daily featured menu items are expanding to four days a week with the following specials:

• Mondays: Pot roast
• Tuesdays: Salmon tacos
• Wednesdays: Bacon-wrapped shrimp
• Fridays: Pork osso buco

Happy Hour will also make its comeback during its regular timeslot from 5 to 7 p.m., featuring new appetizers perfect for sharing (or keeping all to yourself). New items include the “The Big Pretzel,” buttery pierogies and chicken tender basket, a soon-to-be game day classic comprising of fries and your choice of sauces.

Whether you’re cheering on the home team or just hungry for comfort food done right, with its all-new state-of-the-art kitchen, Wheelhouse Bar & Grill is ready to go straight back to delivering good times and plenty of Pittsburgh pride.

Delicious December Ahead: Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve Dining Specials

• Martorano’s Prime – Christmas Day Dining
  From 5 to 11 p.m. on Christmas Day
  
  Enjoy a festive Italian feast featuring a 16-ounce veal chop saltimbocca.
• Martorano’s Prime – New Year’s Eve Dining
  From 5 to midnight on New Year’s Eve
  
  Celebrate with filet mignon or seafood linguine and a crème brûlée cheesecake.

Reservations are recommended but not required for dining accommodations at Martorano’s Prime on all major holidays. Book now at OpenTable.com.

• Wheelhouse Bar & Grill – Christmas Day Dining
  From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Day
  
  Try the shrimp and scallop pasta for a holiday twist on comfort food.
• Wheelhouse Bar & Grill – New Year’s Eve Dining
  From 11 a.m. to midnight on New Year’s Eve
  
  Enjoy a crab-stuffed portobello starter and blackened ribeye for the perfect year-end meal.

For more information and to view full 2025 holiday menus for Martorano’s Prime and Wheelhouse Bar & Grill, please visit RiversCasino.com/Pittsburgh.

Upcoming Headliners in The Event Center

DJ Pauly D – Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026

The shore party is returning to Pittsburgh! DJ Pauly D, the internationally known DJ and reality TV icon, is bringing his high-energy set back to Rivers Casino Pittsburgh. He’ll hit The Event Center stage on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at 9 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and start at $45.

Elton John Tribute: The Rocket Man Show Starring Rus Anderson – Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026

The ultimate Elton John experience comes to Rivers Casino Pittsburgh when The Rocket Man Show starring Rus Anderson takes flight at The Event Center on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $19 and are on sale now

Marshall Charloff & The Purple xPeRIeNCE – Thursday, March 12, 2026

Prince lovers in Pittsburgh will “party like it’s 1999” as the acclaimed Marshall Charloff & The Purple xPeRIeNCE brings the icon’s timeless hits to The Event Center at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh on Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now, starting at $19.

December Entertainment – Drum Bar and BetRivers Sportsbook Lineup

Visit BetRivers Sportsbook in December to hear live DJs every weekend, Fridays and Saturdays from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., with a special added set on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 31.

December BetRivers Sportsbook Lineup

• Friday, Dec. 5 — TJ the DJ
• Saturday, Dec. 6 — DJ Steve Spin
• Friday, Dec. 12 — TJ the DJ
• Saturday, Dec. 13 — DJ Digital Dave
• Friday, Dec. 19 — DJ Digital Dave
• Saturday, Dec. 20 — DJ Cake
• Friday, Dec. 26 — TJ the DJ
• Saturday, Dec. 27 — DJ Rambo
• Wednesday, Dec. 31 — TJ the DJ (7 to 10 p.m.); DJ Cake (10 p.m. to 2 a.m.)

December Drum Bar Spotlight

This month, Drum Bar will feature a special one-night-only performance to help ring in the New Year.

Join us on Wednesday, Dec. 31, for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration with the band Totally 80s. You won’t want to miss this high-energy show as we count down to 2026 in total ’80s fashion.

Upcoming Events at the BetRivers Sportsbook

UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 – Saturday, Dec. 6

Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan, live from Paradise, Nevada, will be shown in the BetRivers Sportsbook on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 8 p.m.

Bets include but are not limited to straight bets, parlays, totals and in-game betting. Kiosks are open 24/7, and writer windows are open during select times. Please visit RiversCasino.com/Pittsburgh for reservations and more watch-and-wager information.

December Gaming Promotions

This month and every month, Rivers Casino Pittsburgh offers daily promotions, incentives and opportunities around the gaming floor to play and win. Rush Rewards members receive notices regularly by mail and email of drawings for Free Slot Play, giveaways, food and travel offers, cash drawings and more. For a current list of gaming floor promotions, poker room tournaments and table games action, visit RiversCasino.com/Pittsburgh.

About Rivers Casino Pittsburgh
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, located on the city’s North Shore and open 24/7, is one of Western Pennsylvania’s premier gaming and entertainment destinations. Rivers offers over 1,900 slot machines, 89 table games, 47 hybrid gaming seats, and a 30-table poker room, which holds the record for the largest bad beat jackpot in U.S. history (over $1.2 million). Home of BetRivers Sportsbook, Pittsburgh’s first and only licensed sportsbook, Rivers is the spot for any and all sports fans and bettors. Other amenities include a diverse lineup of eight distinct bars and restaurants, including Martorano’s Prime, the Italian-American steakhouse by celebrity cook Steve Martorano, and a 25,000-square-foot, second-level Event Center that hosts concerts, weddings, and more. Guests of The Landing Hotel adjacent to the casino have immediate access to the gaming floor. For additional information and current offerings, please visit RiversCasino.com/Pittsburgh.

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