Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Easter!

Schenectady, NY (March 1, 2024) – Guests in March can win big and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Easter with exciting gaming promotions, delicious food & beverage specials, fantastic live entertainment, and more.

 This month’s highlights include a chance to win CASH during the Rivers Mega Shamrock Progressive promotion, FREE Rivers Casino apparel, the return of Latin Nights at Van Slyck’s, St. Patrick’s Day food and drink specials and party with DJ Tomb, Easter Dinner at Dukes Chophouse, FREE UFC pay-per-view, college hoops tournament action at the Rivers Sportsbook, 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.

 $12,500 Rivers Mega Shamrock Progressive - Guests in March will have a chance to win CASH during the Rivers Mega Shamrock Progressive promotion. Until Friday, March 29, 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. Every Friday in March at 8 p.m., 5 guests will be selected to win their share of $2500 CASH! All unclaimed prizes will roll over into a final drawing on Friday, March 29 at 8 p.m. where five lucky winners will split the Rivers Mega Shamrock Progressive jackpot.

 Bonus Entries Kiosk Game (Rivers app users exclusive) - Rush rewards members who are enrolled in the Rivers Casino app can swipe at a promotional kiosk every Friday in March from Noon until 7:30 p.m. for a chance to win up to 100 bonus entries into the $12,500 Rivers Mega Shamrock Progressive.

 Rivers Casino Apparel Gift Giveaway - Every Tuesday in March from Noon until 8 p.m. Rush Rewards members who earn 75 points, and invited guests, will be eligible to pick up free Rivers Casino branded apparel. Best of all, guests get to keep their points too! Apparel available includes short and long sleeve shirts, waterproof sailing vest, half zip pullover, or a hooded mid-layer jacket. Gift voucher, valid ID, and Rush Rewards card required to redeem gift. Limit one gift per promotional day while supplies last.

 Mystery Point Multiplier - Every Thursday in March, Rush Rewards guests can swipe at a promotional kiosk for a chance to win up to 20x 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 March, 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 slot tournament from Noon until 8 p.m. for a chance to win CASH prizes. Guests can also 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

 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.

 Country Weekends at Van Slyck’s - Country music nights are back once again at Van Slyck’s when fans will be treated to two fun-filled nights with live bands and a DJ. In the Dust will hit the stage on Friday, March 1 and Skeeter Creek will entertain guests on Saturday, March 2. 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.

 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, March 3 and the Rafy Cabrera Band will entertain guests on Sunday, March 24. DJ Rvumba 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.

 St. Patrick’s Day Party with DJ Tomb - Guests can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday, March 17 from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. with DJ Tomb and fantastic drink specials. Guests can purchase a Guinness or Blue Moon draft for $6 and receive a FREE limited edition etched glass while supplies last. Bud Light is also $6 all month long.

 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 65 - Cage Wars mixed martial arts returns to the Rivers Casino Event Center on Friday, April 5, 2024. Cage Wars 65 features local and regional amateur MMA fighters squaring off in the octagon to determine the Cage Wars 65 champion. Fight fans can expect another night of intense and exciting matchups. Tickets are 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. 

 Jersey Seasons - It’s sure to be a night to remember when the Jersey Seasons hit the Rivers Casino Event Center stage on Thursday, April 25, 2024. The ultimate tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, the Jersey Seasons will perform all their classic hits with the original look, music, and vocal harmonies that audiences know and love. Tickets start at $20 and are available at RiversCasino.com/Schenectady. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.

 Tim Dillon - Comedian and podcaster Tim Dillon will bring his no-holds-barred humor to the Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Event Center on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Dillon, whose unique brand of incisive social commentary and satire has established him as one of the nation's top comedic voices, will treat guests to an unforgettable evening of laughter. Tickets start at $69 and are available at RiversCasino.com/Schenectady. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.

 POP 2000 Tour - It will be a pop vocal hits extravaganza when the POP 2000 Tour rolls into the Rivers Casino Event Center on Friday, June 28, 2024. Hosted by Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, and featuring performances by platinum-selling artists O-Town, BBMak, Ryan Cabrera and LFO, the POP 2000 Tour delivers the MTV TRL moments that will bring guests right back to the early 2000s. Tickets start at $29 and are available at RiversCasino.com/Schenectady. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 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. This month’s poker room promotions include daily High Hand Giveaways where players have the chance to win up to $600 in chips and, on Sunday, March 31, Holiday Bonus Hands where players can win up to $1,000 in chips.  

 Rebuy No Limit Hold ‘em Tournaments - Sundays in March (except for March 31), 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 March, 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 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 including the college basketball tournament, pro 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.

 Second Chance Drawings - Rush Rewards guests will have a chance to turn their losing college basketball wagers into cash. Throughout March guests can drop their losing wagers into the drawing drum for a chance to win up to $1500 CASH.

 UFC 299 Pay-Per-View - On Saturday, March 9, guests will be able to enjoy the UFC 299 Pay-Per-View featuring Sean O'Malley vs. Marlon Vera 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.

 Dukes Chophouse Easter Dinner - In addition to Duke’s regular menu, guests can enjoy a special three-course Easter Sunday meal on Sunday, March 31 with a choice of arancini with spring pea puree OR bibb lettuce, radish, bacon with green goddess dressing; rabbit ragu pappardelle OR lamb chops with mint demi and scalloped potatoes; and fresh fruit tart with fresh berries and pastry cream OR lemon ricotta cheesecake for dessert. Price is $75 per person (not including tax or gratuity). Offer good from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. Advanced reservations required at host stand or by calling 1 (518) 579-8850.

 St. Patrick’s Day Specials at Flipt – On Sunday, March 17, guests at Flipt can enjoy slow cooked Corned Beef and Cabbage served with red potatoes and baby carrots finished with chef’s whole grain mustard sauce for $20 +tax; Beer Battered Cod Fillet served with fries and coleslaw and finished with a sweet pickle aioli for $17 +tax; and a Mint Flavored Shamrock Shake topped with whip cream and crumbled mint cookies for $6 +tax. Offers available during regular outlet hours while supplies last.

 St. Patrick’s Day Drink Specials at Van Slyck’s and Dukes Bar – On Sunday, March 17, Guests can purchase Guinness Drafts (first 50 guests get to keep the glass) or Jameson Cocktails at Van Slyck’s or Dukes Bar for $5. Offers available during regular outlet hours while supplies last.

 March College Basketball Tournament Beer Specials – Sunday, March 17 through Sunday, March 31, guests at Dukes Bar and Van Slyck’s can purchase $5 Coors Banquet, Coors Light, and Miller Lite Drafts, and $6 Coors Banquet, Coors Light, and Miller Lite 16-ounce 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.

 Eggcellent Offer - Guests who book a room for a stay during Easter week (3/31 – 4/6) will be able to pick an “egg” at check-in for a chance to win free stays, food credits 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].