Tailgate Season Is in High Gear at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh in September

Tailgate Season Is in High Gear at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh in September
Football feasts, a brand-new Ford F-150, ‘We Are the Champions’ and more

The ultimate tailgate experience awaits at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, where football fever has arrived on the North Shore.

Cheer on the Black & Gold with Martorano’s Prime’s exclusive Sunday Tailgate Menu, featuring game-day must-haves, and try your luck in the Tailgate Truck Giveaway, where one lucky Rush Rewards member could drive home in a brand-new Ford F-150.

Tailgate Truck Giveaway – Win a 2025 Ford F-150

Football fanatics rejoice as a new season officially revs up, and one lucky Rivers Casino guest could soon be revving up a brand-new 2025 Ford F-150 during our Tailgate Truck Giveaway.

From Monday, Sept. 1, through Tuesday, Sept. 26, Rush Rewards members will receive one entry with every five tier points earned, with 5X entries available on Tuesdays (excluding sportsbook and poker points).

Qualifying drawings will take place outside the Gift Giveaway Center on:

• Friday, Sept. 5
• Saturday, Sept. 13
• Saturday, Sept. 20
• Friday, Sept. 26 (finale drawing)

Drawing times are 4, 5, 6 and 7 p.m. on qualifying drawing days. At each drawing, 10 winners will receive $250 in Free Slot Play and an invitation to enter the Sept. 26 finale giveaway.

The finale drawing takes place on Friday, Sept. 26, at 7:30 p.m. Ten finalists will each choose blindly from a lineup of mystery prizes, with one revealing the grand prize: a 2025 Ford F-150.

Game-Day Grub and Wheelhouse Renovation Progress in September

A Touchdown for Your Taste Buds: Martorano’s Debuts Tailgate Menu

Celebrate the start of football season with Martorano’s Prime’s all-new Tailgate Menu, exclusively available on Sundays throughout September. These game-day-inspired Italian-American plates are designed to bring the heat as you cheer on your team:

• Meatball Parm Sandwich: Martorano Meatballs, marinara, mozzarella and Parmesan on a toasted Italian roll
• Italian Sausage Sandwich: Martorano Italian Sausage, sautéed peppers and onions and homemade mozzarella on a toasted Italian roll
• Chicken Cutlet Sandwich: Breaded chicken cutlet, lettuce, tomato and Calabrian hot pepper mayo served on a brioche bun
• Fried Shrimp Bibzy: Jumbo crispy shrimp with baby arugula, drizzled in Bibzy Sauce

Reservations are recommended and can be made via OpenTable.

Wheelhouse Bar & Grill Kitchen Gets an Upgrade

Renovations continue at one of Rivers Casino Pittsburgh’s favorite casual dining spots. Wheelhouse Bar & Grill began its kitchen remodel in late July, with exciting updates expected to be complete by November 2025.

The back-of-house remodel is limited to the kitchen area, so guests can expect the same welcoming atmosphere and dining experience throughout the renovation period.

Guests can also look forward to a new, rotating menu featuring five to six signature dishes each week.

Stay tuned for more updates as we count down to the grand reopening of Wheelhouse Bar & Grill!

Jackpot Hotspot: Massive Pai Gow Progressive Continues To Loom

Pai Gow Poker Jackpot Floats Just Below $1M Mark

After topping $1 million, Rivers’ Pai Gow Poker jackpot gave one lucky player a taste of the big prize. Another recent winning-hand payout brought the total to $992,000, but it’s already climbing back toward seven figures. Any upcoming hand could turn someone into a millionaire.

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 easy — every 100 Tier Points you earn equals $10 in Free Slot Play. Be sure to swipe your players card at a promotional kiosk on your enrollment day to get started. Full details are available at the Rush Rewards Players Club.

Upcoming Headliners in The Event Center

Almost Queen – Friday, Sept. 19

We are the champions, my friends. The magic of the legendary band Queen will take over the North Shore as the rockstar tribute band Almost Queen hits the Rivers Casino Pittsburgh stage for an unforgettable September show. Tickets for Almost Queen’s performance in The Event Center on Friday, Sept. 19, are available now, starting at $19.

Never Ending ’90s Presents: Ezra Ray Hart – Thursday, Nov. 20

Three of modern rock’s most recognizable voices come together for an unforgettable evening with Never Ending ’90s Presents: Ezra Ray Hart – ’90s Hits & Xmas Riffs at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh. Ezra Ray Hart will perform in The Event Center on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $29 and are on sale now.

Ezra Ray Hart is a dynamic supergroup music collaboration featuring three iconic frontmen: Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray, Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra and Emerson Hart of Tonic.

DJ Pauly D – Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026

The shore party is coming 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.

September DJs – BetRivers Sportsbook

Visit BetRivers Sportsbook in September to hear live DJs every weekend in the BetRivers Sportsbook booth Fridays and Saturdays from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.

September BetRivers Sportsbook Lineup

• Friday, Sept. 5 — DJ Cake
• Saturday, Sept. 6 — DJ Mad Hatter
• Friday, Sept. 12 — DJ Digital Dave
• Saturday, Sept. 13 — DJ Essay
• Friday, Sept. 19 — DJ Rambo
• Saturday, Sept. 20 — DJ NIN
• Friday, Sept. 26 — TJ the DJ
• Saturday, Sept. 27 — DJ Essay

More of Your Favorite Slots on the Way

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh is expanding its lineup of top-performing slot machines, so guests have more chances to hit it big. The following fan favorites will soon get additional machines on our gaming floor:

• Huff N’ Even More Puff
• Quick Hit Link
• Super Hot Flaming Pots
• Ultimate Fast Cash
• Ultimate Fire Link Triple Nova

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.

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.

Media Contact:
Griffin Horner
For Rivers Casino Pittsburgh
484-683-5980
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