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Kick off the New Year and Win Big At Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady

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Rivers Casino
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Dec 31, 2024

Schenectady, NY (December 31, 2024) – Kick off 2025 in style at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady where guests can enjoy exciting gaming and poker promotions, great giveaways, fantastic live entertainment, special rates at The Landing Hotel and more!

This month’s highlights include a chance to win $50,000 CASH in the Flurries of Fortune promotion, FREE Gift & Go bedroom items, Country Weekends at Van Slyck’s, Jazz Evenings at The Landing Hotel, Italian Nights at Dukes and football beer specials, A FREE UFC pay-per-view event at the BetRivers Sportsbook and Playoff Party, 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 is available 24/7. Food service in the High Limit area near Dukes Chophouse is available Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. until midnight and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m.

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.

Rivers $50,000 Flurries of Fortune Sticker Challenge - Every Friday through Sunday in January from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m., Rush Rewards guests can swipe at a Flurries of Fortune kiosk for a chance to win up to $50,000 CASH or other prizes including slot play, reward points, food items and more instantly. Limited quantities available on a first-come, first-served basis.

$10,000 Flurries of Fortune Drawing - Rush Rewards guests will have a chance to win a share of $10,000 CASH during the Flurries of Fortune drawing. Until Sunday, January 26 at 8:45 p.m., 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 swipe daily at a promotional kiosk for bonus entries. On Sunday, January 26 at 9 p.m. ten guests will be selected to win their share of $10,000 CASH! Winners must be present and have three minutes to claim their prize.

Gift Express Powered by Gift & Go - Every Tuesday and Thursday in January from Noon until 8 p.m. Rush Rewards members who earn 100 points, and invited guests, will be eligible for free gifts from the Bedroom Essentials collection. Best of all, guests get to keep their points too! Starting this month, using their Rush Rewards card, invited guests can redeem and order directly from a slot machine, table games players can redeem by printing a voucher at a promotional kiosk and redeeming it for a QR code to scan at Rush Rewards, and players with points can also print a voucher to redeem for a QR code at Rush Rewards. Guests can make their selection at a slot machine, or by using the QR code with their phone, and have the item shipped to their own address. This month’s items include blankets, pillows, sheets and comforters. Limit one gift per week while supplies last.           

2025 Mystery Point Multiplier - On Wednesday, January 1, Rush Rewards guests can swipe at a promotional kiosk for a chance to win up to 25x points.

Mystery Progressive Point Multiplier Kiosk Game - Every Thursday in January, Rush Rewards members can swipe at a promotional kiosk to activate a progressive point multiplier. Each successive visit offers a chance to win a higher point multiplier ranging from 2x to 20x depending on the number of visits.

Table Games 2x Point Multiplier - Mondays in 2025, Rush Rewards guests can swipe at a promotional kiosk to activate a 2x point multiplier on table games.

Royal Flush Bonus - Throughout 2025, 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 a chance to win $25 in slot play from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Guests can also enjoy LIVE music EVERY Wednesday from 2 p.m. until 4 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.

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 kiosk game for a chance to win up to $500 in Slot Play or Free Bet. 

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 at Van Slyck’s in 2025 where fans will be treated to a pair of fun-filled nights with live bands, line dancing, and a DJ. The Gary Frost Band hits the stage Friday, January 3, and Big Sky Country will entertain guests on Saturday, January 4. CMA winner and local radio personality Kevin Richards will keep the music going between sets both nights. Line dancing starts at 8 p.m., the bands begin at 9 p.m. and finish at 1 a.m.

Jazz Evenings at The Landing Hotel - Jazz Evenings continue in 2025 at The Landing Hotel! Every Friday in January from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., guests can enjoy live jazz music performances and specialty cocktails in The Landing Hotel lobby. For lineup go to TheLandingHotelNY.com.

Van Slyck’s - Guests can dance the night away with LIVE bands and DJs 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

Eli Young Band - Following a SOLD OUT show at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady in February of 2020, multi-platinum hitmakers Eli Young Band will be making their long-awaited return to the Event Center stage on Friday, February 21, 2025. Country music fans can expect another unforgettable night of hits including “Drunk Last Night,” Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” “Crazy Girl,” “Love Ain’t,” and many more! Tickets start at $39 and are 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 

DJ Pauly D - Following a SOLD OUT appearance last March, Jersey Shore star, DJ Pauly D, will be bringing back his high-energy show to the Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Event Center on Friday, March 21, 2025. It’s guaranteed to be another 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.

General Admission tickets (Standing Room Only) are all $49, plus taxes and fees, and available at RiversCasino.com/Schenectady. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show starts at 8 p.m.

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. Poker promotions include daily High Hand Giveaways where players with the highest announced hands throughout the day can win up to $1,050 in chips!

Monday Nite NLH Cash Play Drawing - Every Monday in January (except January 20), any player that accumulates four or more hours of carded play time and plays in the Monday Nite NLH Tournament on the same day will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win $240.

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 $300 in chips.

Monday Nite No Limit Hold ‘em Poker Tournaments - Mondays in January (except for January 20), Rivers will be holding no-limit hold ‘em tournaments. Tournaments begin at 6:45 p.m., with registration starting at 10 a.m. Buy-in is $240 for 20,000, and any player in line or that purchases their entry before 6 p.m. will receive an extra 2,000 chips and be entered into a drawing for a chance to win $240. Players may also re-enter as a new player until the beginning of level 7. Winners will receive prizes in chips.

Deepstack No Limit Hold ‘em Tournament - Sunday, January 5, Rivers will be holding a Deepstack No Limit Hold ‘em Tournament. Tournament begins at 12:15 p.m., with registration starting at 10 a.m. Buy-in is $500 for 40,000 chips with 4,000 bonus chips for players in line or purchases made before 11:30 a.m. Players may also re-enter as a new player until the beginning of level 13. Winners will receive prizes in chips.

Young at Heart No Limit Hold ‘em Tournament - On Wednesday, January 8, Rush Rewards members ages 55 and older can play in a no limit hold ‘em tournament. Tournament begins at 12:15 p.m. with registration starting at 10 a.m. Buy-in is $160 for 15,000 chips and any player in line or that purchases their entry before 11:30 a.m. will receive an extra 1,500 chips. Winners will receive prizes in chips.

Green Chip Bounty No Limit Hold ‘em Tournament - Thursday, January 9, Rivers will be holding a Green Chip Bounty No Limit Hold ‘em Tournament with $25 bounty. Tournament begins at 12:15 p.m., with registration starting at 10 a.m. Buy-in is $160 for 15,000 chips with 1,500 bonus chips for any player in line or purchases made before 11:30 a.m. Players may also re-enter as a new player until the beginning of level 7. Winners will receive prizes in chips.

Sunday Survivor No Limit Hold ‘em Tournament - Sunday, January 12, Rivers will be holding a no-limit hold ‘em tournament where 1 in 10 will receive $1,500. Tournament begins at 1:45 p.m., with registration starting at 10 a.m. Tournament buy-in is $185 for 15,000 in tournament chips. Late registration and re-entry until the beginning of level 7. Winners will receive prizes in chips.

Uber Stack Turbo No Limit Hold ‘em Tournament - Thursday, January 16, Rivers will be holding a its Uber Stack Turbo No Limit Hold ‘em Tournament. Tournament begins at 12:15 p.m., with registration starting at 10 a.m. Tournament buy-in is $160 for 60,000 in tournament chips, and any player in line or that purchases their entry before 11:30 a.m. will receive an extra 6,000 chips. Players may also re-enter as a new player until the beginning of level 13. Winners will receive prizes in chips.

Rivers Revival No Limit Hold ‘em Tournament - Sunday, January 19, Rivers will be holding a no-limit hold ‘em tournament. Tournament begins at 12:15 p.m., with registration starting at 10 a.m. Tournament buy-in is $260 for 20,000 chips, and any player in line or that purchases their entry before 11:30 a.m. will receive an extra 2,000 chips. Players may also re-enter as a new player until the beginning of level 13. Winners will receive prizes in chips.

Omaha High-Low Tournament - Thursday, January 23, Rivers will be holding a fixed limit Omaha High-Low (8 or better) tournament. Tournament begins at 12:15 p.m., with registration starting at 10 a.m. Tournament buy-in is $160 for 15,000 in tournament chips, and any player in line or that purchases their entry before 11:30 a.m. will receive an extra 1,500 chips. Players may also re-enter as a new player until the beginning of level 7. Winners will receive prizes in chips.

Triple Chance No Limit Hold ‘em Tournament - Thursday, January 30, Rivers will be holding a Triple Chance No Limit hold ‘em tournament. Tournament begins at 12:15 p.m., with registration starting at 10 a.m. Tournament buy-in is $160 for 6,000 chips and two tokens worth 6,000 each. Any player in line or that purchases their entry before 11:30 a.m. will receive an extra 600 chips, plus 600 chips per token when redeemed. Players may also re-enter as a new player until the beginning of level 9. Winners will receive prizes in chips.

BetRivers Sportsbook

The popular BetRivers 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 BetRivers Sportsbook.

UFC 311 Pay-Per-View - On Saturday, January 18, guests will be able to enjoy the UFC 311 Pay-Per-View featuring Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan for free and bet on all the action LIVE at the Rivers Sportsbook. Main card scheduled to begin at 10 p.m.

Playoff Party at Van Slyck’s - Sunday, January 19 from Noon until 3 p.m. at Van Slyck’s guests will be treated to free samples and a chance to win $1,000 CASH courtesy of DeCrescente Distributing.

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. Guests can skip the lines and scan a QR code to place a mobile order.

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. Guests can skip the lines and scan a QR code to place a mobile order.

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

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 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.

Italian Nights at Dukes - Every Monday this month, guests can enjoy a special Italian dinner and live entertainment at Dukes for just $45. This spectacular four course dining experience includes a first course of choice antipasto or fried artichokes; second course choice of Italian wedding soup or arugula salad; entrée choice of steak pizzaiola, chicken scarpariello, rustic veggie lasagna or pork chop parmesan; and tiramisu or ricotta cheesecake for dessert. Offer available during regular hours of operation while supplies last. Live entertainment from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Tax and gratuity not included.

Football Beer Specials - Every Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, guests at Dukes Bar and Van Slyck’s can purchase $6 Coors Light and Miller Lite Drafts, $7 Coors Light, Coors Banquet, and Miller Lite bottles, and $25 buckets (5 each) of Coors Light, Coors Banquet, and Miller Lite bottles. 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. Check out the 21 Rush gift shop open 24/7 near the front desk for snacks, local products, Rivers Casino swag and more!

Two Deal 20 - Guests can receive 20% off room retail rate on a two night stay in January and receive a $20 food & beverage credit per person per day. Saturdays not included. Use online code JAN20 or call 579-8840 and mention code for reservations.

Three Card 25 - Guests can receive 25% off room retail rate on a three night stay in January and receive a $25 food & beverage credit per person per day. Saturdays not included. Use online code JAN25 or call 579-8840 and mention code for reservations.

Young at Heart Rate - Guests 55+ can receive 15% off room retail rate any day in 2025. Use online code DSR or call 579-8840 and mention code for reservations.

Live a Little Rate - Hotel stay includes $50 food & beverage credit any day of the week. Use online code LAL50 or call 579-8840 and mention code for reservations.

Live a Lot Rate - Hotel stay includes $100 food & beverage credit any day of the week. Use online code LAL100 or call 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].

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