Rivers Casino Announces August Promotions And Entertainment

Join the fun at the ‘Burgh’s casino with all new monthly happenings

PITTSBURGH — July 31, 2018 — Summertime stays sizzlin’ at the North Shore’s premier entertainment destination. Guests can play their way to win $100,000 in cash and Free Slot Play prizes in Riversopoly, enter for a chance to win a brand new 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia TI Sport or have the chance to win top prizes in table games drawings.

Gaming Promotions

$100K Riversopoly — On Saturdays in August at 2 and 8 p.m., qualified winners will play a board game to win prizes varying from $250 Free Slot Play to $5,000 cash. The qualifying winners will be invited back on Saturday, Sept. 1, to receive their entry into the finale drawing for the chance to win a top prize of $50,000 cash.

2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia TI Sport Drawing — On Sunday, Aug. 5, 10 winners who earned entries will be called at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. to receive $250 in Free Slot Play. Each winner will receive a physical entry into the finale drawing, where nine guests will win $1,000 in Free Slot Play and one lucky winner will walk away with a brand new 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia TI Sport.

$40,000 Anniversary Extravaganza — All Rush Rewards Players Club members can earn one entry for every 25 points earned for the $40,000 anniversary drawings from Aug. 1 through 7:59 p.m. on Aug. 9. On Aug. 9, there will be drawings at noon, 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m., followed by the finale drawing where 20 winners will be called and one lucky guest will win $9,000 cash.

Rivers Reel Slot League — The Rivers Reel Slot League tournament will continue on Tuesday, Aug. 14, from 4-7 p.m. Players who score in the top 50 will win Free Slot Play with $1,000 in Free Slot Play awarded to first place.

$10,000 Jackpot Drawing — Guests will earn one entry for every taxable jackpot won on a slot machine from July 25 through Aug. 29. At 6 and 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 10 jackpot winners will be announced to win their share of $5,000 Free Slot Play at each drawing.

Alzheimer’s Association — All month long, guests can donate their extra slot vouchers and table chips to Alzheimer’s Association, a leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.

$10 for $10 Free Slot Play or Match Play — On Thursday, Aug. 2, and Saturday, Aug. 4, from noon to 8 p.m., guests can donate $10 cash to Alzheimer’s Association and receive $10 Free Slot Play or $10 Match Play.

New Member — During the month of August, any guest who signs up for a Rush Rewards Players Club Card that earns 250 same day points, can swipe at a kiosk for prizes ranging from $10 to $1,000 Free Slot Play.

Table Games

Party Pit — On Thursdays in August, guests will have the chance to win prizes in hot seat drawings every 30 minutes starting at 6:30 p.m. and ending at 1:30 a.m. The Party Pit features $5 craps and blackjack. Guests can also earn entries for a chance to win a set of Pittsburgh hometown professional sports tickets. The drawing for the tickets will be held on Thursday, Aug. 30, at 9 p.m.

Lucky 8’s Drawings — All Rush Rewards Players Club members who have a qualifying hand playing Mini and Midi Baccarat have the chance to earn entries into the weekly drawings based on an 8 point Dragon Bonus or Natural 8 Winning Wager. On Aug. 8 and 18, guests can earn two bonus entries with winning bets. Drawings will be Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26. All winning guests will receive a winner’s letter inviting them back on Aug. 26 for the finale drawing to win $4,000 cash.

High/Low Drawings — On Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., five winners will be called at each drawing for the chance to win cash or play the high/low game. Guests will receive entries based on winning side bets and/or progressive wagers on qualifying games. Guests’ entries will only be good for that week’s drawings on Friday and Saturday.

Poker

Full House Ladder Promotion — Each Tuesday in August, guests will have the chance to win cash at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. in the Poker Room. Hit a qualifying full house and win your share of $19,200 cash.

August High Hands — Rush Rewards members playing at a live, qualifying cash table on Fridays in August, are eligible to win $200 cash prizes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mystery High Hands — Each Monday, Thursday and Saturday in August, guests playing in a live qualifying cash game with the highest hand during the qualifying period will pick from a pull tab board, numbered 1 to 232, to determine their prize ranging from $100 to $10,000 cash. Five Top Prizes of $10,000 cash are available.

Hand of the Hour Promotions — Each Wednesday in August, guests who have a qualifying hand of aces will win their share of $15,000 cash.

For more information on all poker promotions, please visit the Rivers Casino Poker Room or RiversCasino.com. 

Dining and Live Entertainment

Happy Hour — Enjoy happy hour with $3 draft beers and cocktails, as well as 

half-off select appetizers at Wheelhouse Monday through Thursday from 5-7 p.m. and 10-11 p.m. and Sunday from 6-8 p.m.

Trivia Night — Visit Levels Lounge for Trivia Night on Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. Guests who sign up will receive a $10 Free Slot Play or Match Play voucher. Prizes range from $50 to $100 in Free Slot Play, Match Play and Rivers dining gift cards for the top three trivia contest winners. 

Live on the River — Enjoy the free Live on the River concert series this month at 7 p.m. with the following shows:

• Friday, Aug. 3: Joe Gruschecky/Billy Price
• Friday, Aug. 10: Earth, Wind & Fire/Temptations Tribute

Rivers Rumble IX In The Cage  — On Saturday, Aug. 11, at 7 p.m., the Rivers Casino amphitheater will be open for all ages to attend a much anticipated boxing match. Tickets begin at $30 and can be purchased at the Rivers Casino Gift Shop or at RiversCasino.com. Tickets also include $10 Match Play upon arrival.

Rivers Music

Visit Levels in August to hear:

Aug. 2 DJ Cake 

Aug. 3 DJ Digital Dave

Aug. 4 DJ Rambo

Aug. 9 DJ Cake

Aug. 10 DJ NIN

Aug. 11 DJ Cake

Aug. 16 DJ Rambo

Aug. 17 DJ Digital Dave

Aug. 18 TJ the DJ

Aug. 23 DJ NIN

Aug. 24 DJ Rambo

Aug. 25 DJ Cake

Aug. 30 DJ Rambo

Aug. 31 DJ Digital Dave

Visit Drum Bar in August to hear:

Aug. 3 Tres Lads

Aug. 4 The Bill Henry Band

Aug. 10 Desert Highway - Eagles 

Tribute Band

Aug. 11 MCG Jazz Presents Freddi Shehadi with Marty Ashby, Kip Reed and Tony Martucci

Aug. 17 Totally 80s

Aug. 18 Ferris Bueller’s Revenge

Aug. 24 Tony Janflone Jr.

Aug. 25 Artistree

Aug. 31 Jeff Jimerson and Airborne

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ABOUT RIVERS CASINO
Opened in 2009, Rivers Casino has been voted a “Best Place to Work” in the Pittsburgh Business Times, a “Top Workplace” in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, “Best Overall Gaming Resort” in Pennsylvania by Casino Player magazine and “Best Overall Casino” in Pennsylvania by Strictly Slots magazine. The casino features more than 2,900 slots, 92 table games, a 30-table poker room, nine distinctive restaurants and bars, a riverside amphitheater, a multi-purpose event space, live music performances, free parking and multiple promotions and giveaways daily. More than $767 million in jackpots have been awarded to players at Rivers Casino. For more information, visit RiversCasino.com.

MEDIA CONTACT: 
Hunter Filippo
For Rivers Casino
267-932-8760, ext. 307
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