Keep Cool and Win Big at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady in August

Schenectady, NY (August 1, 2024) – Guests in August can beat the summer heat, win big with exciting giveaways and promotions, enjoy delicious food & drink, and see amazing live music and entertainment.

This month’s highlights include a chance to win CASH during the Rivers $10,000 Summer Fun Drawing and $50,000 Summer Fun Sticker Challenge, travel items from CRG Prestige, Country Weekends and Latin Nights at Van Slyck’s along with more live entertainment at the Landing Hotel and Dukes Chophouse, tickets on sale for Cage Wars with Mike Tyson and Australia’s Thunder From Down Under, a free UFC pay-per-view event at the Rivers Sportsbook, and more.

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.

$27,500 Super Sunday Slot Tournament Series - Every Sunday in August Rush Rewards guests can play in a free slot tournament for a chance to win up to $500 in slot play. Tournament runs from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on eligible slot machines. 10 winners will be announced at 6 p.m. on Sunday. Winners will have 24 hours to claim their prize. 

$50,000 Summer Fun Sticker Challenge - Thursdays and Saturdays in August from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m., Rush Rewards guests can collect FREE stickers at a special kiosk for a chance to instantly win $50,000 CASH or other prizes including slot play, reward points, gifts and more.

$10,000 Summer Fun Drawing - Guests in August will have a chance to win CASH during the $10,000 Summer Fun Drawing. Until Saturday, August 31, Rush Rewards members can earn 1 entry for every 25 points on eligible slot and video poker machines, and 2 entries for every 25 points earned on table games for a chance to win. Guests can also receive FREE bonus entries by swiping daily at the promotional kiosk. On Saturday, August 31 at 9 p.m., 10 guests will be selected to win their share of $10,000 CASH!

Fully Equipped by CRG Prestige II Gift Giveaway - Every Tuesday in August from Noon until 8 p.m. Rush Rewards members who earn 75 points, and invited guests, will be eligible to pick up free travel items by CRG Prestige. Best of all, guests get to keep their points too! Giveaways include a 22” hard case spinner, hanging toiletry bag, weekender duffel bag, and messenger bag. Guests must visit a promotional kiosk to receive a gift voucher. Rush Rewards card and valid ID are required to redeem a gift. Limit one gift per promotional day while supplies last.

Table Games 2x Point Multiplier - Mondays in August, Rush Rewards guests can swipe at a promotional kiosk to activate a 2x point multiplier on table games.

High Limit 3x Point Multiplier - Every Saturday in August, Rush Rewards guests who are actively playing with their Rush Rewards card will receive a 3x point multiplier.

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 August, 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 in a free kiosk game from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. for a chance to win prizes. Guests can also enjoy LIVE music EVERY Wednesday from 2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Van Slyck’s.

From Rivers to the Rio - Thanks to an exclusive partnership with the Rio Hotel & Casino, Rush Rewards members now have another benefit from their favorite nearby casino - complimentary offers at the Rio are available at varying levels across all card tiers beginning July 1. Special casino rates, complimentary nights, free play, dining credits, free show tickets, limo service and more are all available. The more you play at Rivers, the more that’s available at the Rio. Home to the legendary comedic magician duo Penn & Teller, the newly renovated Rio is an iconic hotel casino just off the famed Vegas Strip. In addition to a five-acre pool area and the storied Wine Cellar Tasting Room, the Rio offers a vast array of dining and gaming options. For more information about the Rio, please visit RioLasVegas.com.

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 Bonus - 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.

New Buddy Bonus - Current Rush Rewards members that bring a friend to sign up for a NEW Rush Rewards card can earn up to $25 in slot play. Offer valid up to five times a month and only if a friend is a new Rush Rewards member.

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 including free giveaways, dining and drink credits, discounts for select performances at Proctors Theatre, and more!  

Entertainment

Country Weekends at Van Slyck’s - Country music weekends are back once again at Van Slyck’s when fans will be treated to a pair of fun-filled nights with live bands and a DJ. Whiskey Highway hits the stage Friday, August 2, and Dirtroad Ruckus will entertain guests on Saturday, August 3. 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.

Sunset Sips at The Landing Hotel - Live entertainment is back for the summer at The Landing Hotel. Every Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. guests can enjoy live DJ’s and specialty cocktails on The Landing Hotel patio. Entertainment will move indoors to the hotel lobby in case of inclement weather. For lineup go to TheLandingHotelNY.com.

Latin Nights at Van Slyck’s - Latin music nights are back at Van Slyck’s where guests will be treated to live Latin music and a FREE salsa lesson. Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra will hit the stage on Sunday, August 4 and the Rafy Cabrera Band will entertain guests on Sunday, August 18. DJ Tomb will keep the fun going between sets both nights. The music starts at 7 p.m. and runs until midnight. Salsa lessons with Felix Ortiz and Anna Surkova are from 7 p.m. until 8 p.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.

Dukes Chophouse - Guests can enjoy LIVE music at Dukes Chophouse every Friday and Saturday night from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. Performers include local jazz musicians, pianists and more. Full entertainer schedule posted on RiversCasino.com/Schenectady.

Upcoming entertainment:

Cage Wars 67 with Mike Tyson - Cage Wars mixed martial arts returns to the Rivers Casino Event Center on Friday, September 13, 2024, and this time boxing legend Mike Tyson will be ringside! Tyson, along with his son Amir, will be providing live ringside commentary for all the high-energy MMA action during Cage Wars 67. Tickets are on sale now at CageWarsMMA.com and start at $65 plus fees. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the fights begin at 6 p.m.

Australia’s Thunder From Down Under - The world-renowned male revue, Australia’s Thunder From Down Under, will be making an electrifying stop during their UNTAMED TOUR on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Rivers Casino Event Center. Pre-sale tickets are available now for Rush Rewards members, followed by a general public sale this Friday, August 2 at 10 a.m. Tickets start at $19 and will be available at RiversCasino.com/Schenectady. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Must be 21+ to attend.

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 daily High Hand Giveaways where players have the chance to win up to $600 in chips.

Big Slick Royal Flush - A new progressive jackpot where Texas Hold ‘em players who complete a Royal Flush using an ace or king of the same suit as the completed Royal Flush in their hand can win a minimum of $5,000 and a maximum of $100,000 in chips. $100 is added each day until max prize is reached, or prize is won. Royal Flush in other suits will be awarded $1,000 in chips.

Rebuy No Limit Hold ‘em Tournaments - Sundays in August, 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.

Monday No Limit Hold ‘em Poker Tournaments - Mondays in August, Rivers will be holding a no-limit hold ‘em tournament with a $7,500 guaranteed prize pool and re-entries. Tournaments begin at 6:45 p.m., with registration starting at 3:45 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.

Rivers Sportsbook

The popular Rivers Sportsbook is open for guests to place bets and catch the action on all major sporting events. 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 305 Pay-Per-View - On Saturday, August 17, guests will be able to enjoy the UFC 305 Pay-Per-View featuring Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya for free and bet on all the action LIVE at the Rivers Sportsbook. Main card scheduled to begin at 10 p.m.

Food and Beverage

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.

Starbucks is open Sunday through Thursday from 5:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5:30 a.m. until 1 a.m. 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.

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.

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. Check out the 21 Rush gift shop open 24/7 near the front desk for snacks, local products, Rivers Casino swag and more!

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].