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FOOTBALL RETURNS, MARTORANO’S PRIME WINS OPENTABLE “DINERS’ CHOICE” AND BARENAKED LADIES HEADLINE SEPTEMBER FUN AT RIVERS CASINO PITTSBURGH
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Football Returns, Martorano’s Prime Wins Opentable “Diners’ Choice” and Barenaked Ladies Headline September Fun at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH — Sept. 3, 2024 — As September brings cooler weather, the excitement at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh heats up with the return of football season—with comfy new club chairs in BetRivers Sportsbook.
Enjoy that ultimate game-day comfort; plus, experience the culinary excellence at Martorano’s Prime, freshly honored by OpenTable. And don't miss the Barenaked Ladies concert with Toad the Wet Sprocket on Friday, Sept. 27.
Join us for more unforgettable fall events, entertainment and a September to remember at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh.
Best Seats in the House: New Chairs and Football Action at BetRivers Sportsbook
It’s that time of year again! Get in the game at the BetRivers Sportsbook this football season, with all-new seating designed for maximum comfort and the ultimate watch-and-wager experience.
Plus, we’ve extended our hours to make sure you don’t miss a moment of the action. All football season long, the BetRivers Sportsbook will be open Monday through Friday, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to midnight.
Fantasy Football Draft Parties — Available Tonight!
What better place than the BetRivers Sportsbook to kick off your fantasy football season?
Guests can make reservations to hold their fantasy football draft in our sportsbook. A deposit of $250 is required and will include a draft kit and seating for up to 16 guests. Guests will receive a $200 food and beverage gift card with purchase.
A complete list of dates is available online. For more information or to make a reservation for upcoming BetRivers Sportsbook events, visit RiversCasino.com/Pittsburgh.
Football Watch Parties
Watch all your favorite football teams at Rivers Casino’s premier hub for Pittsburgh sports fans. Tables and chairs are available on a first come, first served basis. Lounge chairs and booths are available by reservation only. Visit RiversCasino.com/Pittsburgh for more information and to reserve your seat today.
UFC 306: O'Malley vs. Dvalishvili — Saturday, Sept. 14
UFC 306: O'Malley vs. Dvalishvili will be shown in the BetRivers Sportsbook on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 8 p.m. Eastern, live from the Sphere in Paradise, Nevada. Please visit RiversCasino.com/Pittsburgh for reservations and more watch-and-wager information.
Martorano’s Prime Earns OpenTable “Diners’ Choice” Award
The ’Burgh has spoken—OpenTable diners have named Martorano’s Prime at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh as one of the best restaurants around. Diners’ Choice awards reflect reviews from Rivers guests, who have voted Martorano’s as one of the top dining experiences in Pittsburgh.
Boasting picturesque views of the Ohio River and Instagram-worthy photo ops from the Martorano’s Prime patio, guests visiting this all-star Italian-American steakhouse are met with irresistibly tasty food, attentive servers, a welcoming atmosphere and, of course, elevated pasta and juicy, delicious prime cuts of steak.
Upcoming Headliners in The Event Center
Barenaked Ladies and Toad the Wet Sprocket — Friday, Sept. 27
Best known for hits “If I Had $1,000,000,” “One Week,” “Pinch Me” and “The Big Bang Theory Theme,” Barenaked Ladies has sold 15 million records worldwide, amassed eight Juno awards, earned two Grammy nominations and been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Tickets for the popular ’90s and 2000s band’s show at The Event Center, which starts at 7 p.m. and features special guest Toad the Wet Sprocket, are available now, starting at $49.
Rick Springfield — Saturday, Oct. 19
Get ready to relive the magic of the ’80s as rock icon Rick Springfield presents a must-see concert at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh on Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets to see the megastar’s electrifying Event Center performance are on sale now, starting at $39.
Billy Ocean — Saturday, Nov. 2
Best known for ’70s and ’80s soul anthems, including “Caribbean Queen (No More Love On the Run),” “Suddenly,” and “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car,” Grammy Award-winning pop and R&B superstar Billy Ocean is bringing his tour to Rivers. Tickets to see the international icon’s 7 p.m. show in The Event Center on Saturday, Nov. 2, are available now, beginning at $29.
An Evening With Chevy Chase (and “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” Movie Screening) — Friday, Nov. 29
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh has a “fun, old-fashioned family Christmas” planned for holiday movie lovers. On the 35th anniversary of its original release, actor and SNL legend Chevy Chase brings a special screening of “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” to the North Shore on Friday, Nov. 29. Tickets for this watch party begin at $39 and are on sale now. The screening and Q&A with Clark Griswold himself, aka Chevy Chase, will be held in The Event Center at 7 p.m.
September Indoor Music — Drum Bar and BetRivers Sportsbook
Visit Drum Bar and BetRivers Sportsbook in September to hear live DJs and bands every weekend. Bands are at Drum Bar on Fridays and Saturdays, from 9 p.m. to midnight. DJs are in the BetRivers Sportsbook booth Thursdays, from 6 p.m. to midnight, and Fridays and Saturdays, from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
September Drum Bar Lineup:
- Friday, Sept. 6 — JukeBox
- Saturday, Sept. 7 — Radio Tokyo
- Friday, Sept. 13 — Dancing Queen
- Saturday, Sept. 14 — Velveeta
- Friday, Sept. 20 — Jeff Jimerson & Airborne
- Saturday, Sept. 21 — Franchise Band
- Friday, Sept. 27 — Trailer Park Ninjas
- Saturday, Sept. 28 — Steeltown
September BetRivers Sportsbook Lineup:
- Thursday, Sept. 5 — DJ Digital Dave
- Friday, Sept. 6 — DJ Rambo
- Saturday, Sept. 7 — DJ Hypnotyza
- Thursday, Sept. 12 — TJ the DJ
- Friday, Sept. 13 — DJ Cake
- Saturday, Sept. 14 — DJ NIN
- Thursday, Sept. 19 — DJ Rambo
- Friday, Sept. 20 — DJ Michael Joseph
- Saturday, Sept. 21 — DJ Michael Joseph
- Thursday, Sept. 26 — TJ the DJ
- Friday, Sept. 27 — DJ Digital Dave
- Saturday, Sept. 28 — DJ NIN
September 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.
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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, 95 table games, 55 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.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Griffin Horner
For Rivers Casino Pittsburgh
484-683-5980
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