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Beat the Heat and Win Big at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady in July

Schenectady, NY (July 1, 2024) – Guests in July can celebrate the 4th of July, 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 a new Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack during the Rivers Full Throttle promotion, travel items from CRG Prestige, the return of the Harbor Jam weekend, MMA action at Cage Wars 66, Country Weekends and Latin Nights at Van Slyck’s along with more live entertainment at the Landing Hotel and Dukes Chophouse, a new partnership with the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, 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.

Rvers Full Throttle - Table games players have a chance to win a brand new 2023 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack during the Rivers Full Throttle promotion. Until Saturday, July 6 Rush Rewards members can earn 1 entry for every 75 points on table games. Guests can also receive FREE bonus entries by swiping daily at the promotional kiosk. On Saturday, July 6 at 9 p.m. one winner will be selected to win a 2023 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack courtesy of Goldstein Auto Group.

Nothing Bundt Cakes Giveaway - On Tuesday, July 2 from Noon until 8 p.m. Rush Rewards members who earn 75 points, and invited guests, will be eligible to pick up a 2 bundlet cake tower from Nothing Bundt Cakes. Best of all, guests get to keep their points too! Guests must visit a promotional kiosk to receive a gift voucher. Rush Rewards card and valid ID are required to redeem. Limit is one gift per guest while supplies last.

Fully Equipped by CRG Prestige Gift Giveaway - Every Tuesday in July 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 an 18” hard case spinner, 2-in-1 cosmetic case, backpack, and hard shell cosmetic case. 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.

Mystery Point Multiplier - Every Thursday in July, Rush Rewards guests can swipe at a promotional kiosk for a chance to win up to a 20x point multiplier.

Stars and Stripes Point Multiplier - On Thursday, July 4, Rush Rewards guests can swipe at a promotional kiosk to activate a 5x point multiplier.

High Limit Hot Seats - Every Saturday in July from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m., 15 Rush Rewards guests who are actively playing with their Rush Reward card on a high limit slot machine will be selected to win their share of $6,000 in Slot Play. 60 total guests will win!

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 July, 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 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.

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

Cage Wars 66 - Cage Wars mixed martial arts returns to the Rivers Casino Event Center on Friday, July 19, 2024. Cage Wars 66 features local and regional amateur MMA fighters squaring off in the octagon to determine the Cage Wars 66 champion. Fight fans can expect another night of intense and exciting matchups. Tickets available at CageWarsMMA.com and start at $65 plus fees. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the fights begin at 7 p.m. Fighter weigh-ins will take place at Van Slyck’s on Thursday, July 18 at 6 p.m. and are open to the public.

Harbor Jam Weekend: Night 1 - Harbor Jam, Rivers Casino’s free summer concert series at the Mohawk Harbor Amphitheater, kicks off on Saturday, July 20. Guests can enjoy live music, food trucks, beverages, vendors and more. Music lineup includes DJ MixItUp NY at 6 p.m. followed by headliners Night Fever - a Tribute to the Bee Gees at 7:30 p.m. Union College will also be celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the Men’s Hockey 2014 National Championship with a viewing party and player meet & greet in front of the Harbor Jam stage from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Everyone in line for the player meet & greet will have a chance to win a signed hockey jersey. There are no age restrictions to attend, and concertgoers are welcome to bring chairs and blankets for seating.

Harbor Jam Weekend: Night 2 - Harbor Jam, Rivers Casino’s free summer concert series at the Mohawk Harbor Amphitheater, continues on Sunday, July 21. Guests can enjoy live music, food trucks, beverages, vendors and more from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Music lineup includes DJ Ketchup at 6 p.m. followed by headliners Hotel California - a Tribute to the Eagles at 7:30 p.m. Following the headliner there will be a special firework show. There are no age restrictions to attend, and concertgoers are welcome to bring chairs and blankets for seating.

Sunset Sips at The Landing Hotel - Live entertainment is back for the summer at the 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.

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. In The Dust hits the stage Friday, July 5 and Tame The Rooster will entertain guests on Saturday, July 6. CMA winner and local radio personality Kevin Richards will keep the music going between sets all three nights. Bands start at 8 p.m. and finish at 1 a.m.

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, July 7 and the Rafy Cabrera Band will entertain guests on Sunday, July 21. 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 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.

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.

Midweek Mayhem Poker Tournament - On Sunday, July 7 through Wednesday, July 10, Rivers will be holding its Midweek Mayhem no-limit hold ‘em poker tournament with a $50,000 guaranteed prize pool. Registration is $300 for flights A,C and E for 30,000 chips and $160 for flights B and D for 15,000 chips. Players must register two hours prior to each flight’s scheduled start time. Complete set of rules are available in the Poker Room.   

Rebuy No Limit Hold ‘em Tournaments - Sundays in July (except for Sunday, July 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.

Monday No Limit Hold ‘em Poker Tournaments - Mondays in July (except for Monday, July 8), 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 304 Pay-Per-View - On Saturday, July 27, guests will be able to enjoy the UFC 304 Pay-Per-View featuring Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad 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 near the front desk for snacks, local products, Rivers Casino swag and more!

BetRivers Offer - BetRivers players can receive 20% off retail room rate. Use online code BETRIVERS or call 1 (518) 579-8840 and mention code 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].