Kick off the New Year and Win Big

Schenectady, NY (January 2, 2024) - Kick off 2024 at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady where guests can enjoy exciting gaming and poker promotions, fantastic LIVE entertainment, special rates at The Landing Hotel and more!

This month’s highlights include a chance to win up to $50,000 CASH during the Reveal for Riches promotion, a special Snuggle in and Save room rate offer at The Landing Hotel, LIVE music EVERY Wednesday during Young at Heart Wednesdays, FREE UFC pay-per-view at the Rivers Sportsbook, Country Nights at Van Slyck’s, and other great live entertainment. 

Gaming

Gaming Floor - The Rivers Casino gaming floor with slots, video poker and more is open 24/7. Full beverage service is available Sunday through Thursday until 2 a.m. and on Friday and Saturday until 4 a.m. Non-alcoholic beverage service available 24/7.

Table Games - Table games are available Sunday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 4 a.m. and Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. until 5 a.m.

Reveal for Riches - Every Thursday & Friday in January from noon until 8 p.m. Rush Rewards members can redeem 100 points for a scratch card to win prizes up to $50,000 CASH instantly. Other prizes include slot play, rewards points, mystery gifts, and drawing entries. Invited guests are also eligible for FREE scratch cards. Limited quantities available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Rivers $10,000 Scratch-Off Drawings - Rush Rewards members will be able to drop their non-winning Reveal for Riches scratch cards into a mega drum for a chance to win their share of $10,000 CASH. Drawings will be held on Saturday January 27 at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. where 5 winners will be selected to reveal a cash prize on the Rivers Mega Scratcher board.

VIP Big Game Ticket Giveaway - Black Premier and Black Tier Rush Rewards members will have a chance to win a VIP Ticket Package for two, including $5000 for airfare and hotel accommodations, to the Big Game during the VIP Big Game Ticket Giveaway drawing in January. From 12 a.m. Tuesday, January 2 until 7:45 p.m. Saturday, January 20, Black Premier and Black Tier Rush Rewards members can earn 1 entry for every 500 points on eligible slot, video poker, and table games for a chance to win. Drawing will be held on Saturday, January 20 at 8 p.m. Winners must be present and will have three minutes to claim their prize.

Royal Flush Bonus - Throughout 2024, any guest who hits a Royal Flush while actively playing with their Rush Rewards card in a video poker machine at Van Slyck’s will win up to $500 Slot Play! A minimum bet of $5 is required to be eligible and slot play is valid for 24 hours.

Young at Heart Wednesdays - Every Wednesday in January, Rush Rewards members ages 55 and older can visit a promotional kiosk to print a voucher for a free regular coffee or fountain drink at Flipt, Villa Italia or Johnny’s To Go between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., and play a free kiosk game tournament from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. for a chance to win prizes including Slot Play and Dining Credits. New for 2024, guests can now enjoy LIVE music EVERY Wednesday from 2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Van Slyck’s.

Cruise into Rewards - Rush Rewards members can take a vacation at sea with MSC Cruises! Rivers’ Cruise into Rewards program grants Rush Reward members at all Rivers Casino locations an annual cruise benefit that applies to most of the company’s sailings worldwide. The tier status of each Rivers Casino Rush Rewards member determines the level of their yearly MSC Cruises reward. Black Tier and Platinum Tier Members will all receive benefits. For more information about the program, and annual cruise benefit, visit RiversCasino.com/Schenectady.

Rush Rewards New Member Promotion - Any guest who signs up for Rush Rewards and earns 5 points on the same day as their sign-up will unlock a mini-game on a promotional kiosk for a chance to win up to $500 in Slot Play or Free Bet. Valid for new Rush Rewards members only.

Rivers Salutes - All military veterans and active-duty enlisted can visit Rush Rewards to pick up a new and exclusive Rivers Salutes Rush Rewards Card, which can be used for special discounts and offers. Must show valid military ID.

Complete promotional details and/or official rules available at Rush Rewards.

There is no cost to join Rush Rewards, and members earn points for their slot play and table game play by inserting their card into the slot machine or presenting it to table games dealers before starting the game. The more points earned, the more reward benefits members will receive.

Entertainment

Country Weekends at Van Slyck’s - Country music nights are back again at Van Slyck’s when fans will be treated to two fun-filled nights with live bands and a DJ. Big Sky Country will hit the stage on Friday, January 5 and regional favorites Skeeter Creek will entertain guests on Saturday, January 6. CMA winner and local radio personality Kevin Richards will keep the music going between sets both nights. Bands start at 8 p.m. and finish at 1 a.m.

Van Slyck’s - Guests can dance the night away with LIVE bands at Van Slyck’s bar every Friday and Saturday night. Bands are on from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Full entertainer schedule posted on RiversCasino.com/Schenectady.

Upcoming entertainment:

Cage Wars 64 - Cage Wars mixed martial arts returns to the Rivers Casino Event Center on Friday, February 9, 2024. Cage Wars 64 features local and regional amateur MMA fighters squaring off in the octagon to determine the Cage Wars 64 champion. Fight fans can expect another night of intense and exciting matchups. Tickets on sale now at CageWarsMMA.com and start at $65, plus fees. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the fights begin at 7 p.m.

DJ Pauly D - (SOLD OUT) Jersey Shore star, DJ Pauly D, will be bringing his high-energy show to the Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Event Center on Friday, March 1, 2024. It’s sure to be an exciting night of dancing, fist-pumping, and fun as DJ Pauly D entertains guests with his one-of-a-kind DJ style and infectious personality. The evening kicks off at 8 p.m. with local favorites DJ Tomb and DJ Ketchup.

Poker Room

Poker Room - Rivers Casino’s Poker Room is open daily from 10 a.m. until 2 a.m. The Poker Room includes 16 tables and offers a variety of poker games. This month’s poker room promotions include a Rivers Poker Bonus where Texas Hold ’em players have the chance to win up to $500 in chips and daily High Hand Giveaways where players have the chance to win up to $600 in chips.

Pro Football Playoff Hot Seat Drawings - During pro football playoff games and The Big Game, after every touchdown or field goal an active player will be selected to win at least $200 in chips, and after every safety a random table will be selected where every player at the table will win at least $200 in chips. If a New York team scores winners will receive $599 in chips.

Monday No Limit Hold ‘em Poker Tournaments - Mondays in January (except for January 1 & 15), Rivers will be holding a no-limit hold ‘em tournament with a $10,000 guaranteed prize pool and re-entries. Tournaments begin at 6:45 p.m., with registration starting at 4:45 p.m. if playing in a cash game, and 4:45 p.m. otherwise. Tournament fee is $200 for 15,000 in tournament chips, and any player that purchases their entry before 5:45 p.m. will receive an extra 1,500 chips. Players will also earn 500 bonus chips for each hour played up to three hours and another 1,000 bonus chips for the fourth hour, for a maximum of 2,500 extra chips. Players may also re-enter as a new player until the beginning of level 7. All fees apply for re-entry.

Rebuy No Limit Hold ‘em Tournaments - Sunday January 7 Rivers will be holding rebuy no limit hold ‘em tournaments with a $2000 guaranteed prize pool. Tournaments begin at 5:15 p.m. with registration starting at 3:15 p.m. Buy-in is $25, with $10 rebuys, for 2000 chips. Players may re-enter as a new player until the beginning of level 9. Winners will receive prizes in chips.

Rivers Sportsbook

The popular Rivers Sportsbook is open for guests to place bets and catch the action on all major sporting events including pro football, basketball, and hockey. Self-betting kiosks are open 24/7. Manned betting windows are open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until midnight, and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until midnight. Rush Rewards members can also earn Reward Points on all wagers placed at the Rivers Sportsbook.

UFC 297 Pay-Per-View - On Saturday, January 20, guests will be able to enjoy the UFC 297 Pay-Per-View featuring Sean Strickland vs. Dricus du Plessis for free and bet on all the action LIVE at the Rivers Sportsbook. Main card scheduled to begin at 10 p.m.

Levack & Goz Live – Sunday, January 7 from 11 a.m, until 1 p.m. FOX Sports 980’s Levack & Goz will be broadcasting LIVE at Van Slyck’s. Every broadcast will feature all the upcoming football action including pregame predictions, fantasy pointers and more. 

Food and Beverage

Starbucks - Rivers’ new full-service Starbucks is open from 5:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily and, starting this Friday, January 5, will be open from 5:30 a.m. until 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Starbucks offers a complete menu including freshly brewed coffee and hot teas, blended beverages, smoothies, pastries, sandwiches, and other grab-and-go snacks. Guests can also use the Starbucks mobile app to place orders.

Dukes Chophouse has dinner available Sunday through Thursday from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. until 11 p.m.

Dukes Bar is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. until midnight and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 a.m.

Flipt, the casino’s burger and sandwich restaurant, is open daily with breakfast served from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. and regular menu from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m.

Mian, the casino’s fast casual Asian dining restaurant, is open from 4 p.m. until 2 a.m daily.

Johnny’s To Go, the casino’s pizza, pasta, and specialty sandwich outlet, is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 3 a.m.

Villa Italia is open Sunday through Thursday from 6 a.m. until 2 a.m. and 24 hours on Friday and Saturday.Van Slyck’s bar is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 4 a.m.

Football Beer Specials - Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays during football season guests at Dukes Bar and Van Slyck’s can purchase $5 Coors Light and Miller Lite Drafts, $6 Coors Light, Coors Banquet, and Miller Lite 16-ounce cans, and $25 buckets (5 each) of Coors Light, Coors Banquet, and Miller Lite cans. Offer valid during outlet regular hours while supplies last.

The Landing Hotel

The Landing Hotel is open 24/7. The Landing Hotel Bar is open Sunday through Thursday from 4 p.m. until 11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. until midnight.

Snuggle in and Save - Guests who book a Saturday night stay in January and February can receive 50% off the retail rate the following Sunday night. Call 1 (518) 579-8840 for reservations. 

For more information about The Landing Hotel room packages or to make reservations go to TheLandingHotelNY.com, call 1 (518) 579-8840, or e-mail [email protected].

About Rivers Casino & Resort

Located at the picturesque Mohawk Harbor near the heart of downtown Schenectady, Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady features 1,050 slots, 66 live table games, a 16-table poker room and a live, in-casino luxury sportsbook lounge. The casino offers five distinctive restaurants—among them are Dukes Chophouse, Flipt, Johnny’s To-Go and Mian. Rivers features a multipurpose Event Center space, a lively entertainment lounge—Van Slyck’s, live music performances, free parking and daily promotions and giveaways. The Landing Hotel is a 165-room, six-story boutique hotel with riverfront views located adjacent to the Event Center. Rivers, which opened in 2017, employs approximately 1,000 team members and has been voted a great place to work in Schenectady. Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady is owned and operated by Rush Street Gaming and its affiliates. For more information, visit RiversCasino.com/Schenectady