Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Celebrates Thanksgiving and Salutes Our Military Veterans During November

Schenectady, NY (October 31, 2025) – Celebrate Thanksgiving and give thanks to our military veterans all month long with a chance to win big at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady. Guests can enjoy exciting giveaways and promotions, entertainment, a delicious Thanksgiving meal, amazing live music and more. 

 In honor of Veterans Day, Rivers Casino is inviting all military veterans and active duty enlisted to visit Rush Rewards to pick up their exclusive Rivers Salutes Rush Rewards Card, which can be used for special discounts and offers. Must show valid military ID. Rivers Salutes Rush Rewards members can also visit a promotional kiosk every Monday this month to print a voucher for a complimentary breakfast at Flipt available from 8 a.m - 11 a.m.

 Other highlights include a chance to win big during the Rivers Casino $100,000 Pick the Winners Football Promotion, earn entries to the Trunkloads of Prizes promotion for a chance to win a brand new Jeep® Grand Cherokee from Goldstein, Gift & Go Thanksgiving Prep items, Thanksgiving Eve Party at Van Slyck’s, enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving Dinner at Dukes or Flipt, Jazz Evenings at The Landing Hotel, exciting poker tournaments, a chance to win a pair of tickets to a Buffalo Bills game during the DeCrescente Football Giveaway, bet on all the pro football action and catch a free UFC pay-per-view event at the BetRivers 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 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 open Sunday through Thursday from 9 a.m. until 4 a.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 a.m.

 Trunkloads of Prizes - Starting November 1, Rush Rewards guests can start earning points for a chance to win a Jeep® Grand Cherokee L Laredo 4X4 from Goldstein and a share of $25,000 in CASH or slot play during the Rivers Trunkloads of Prizes promotion. Until New Year’s Eve December 31, guests can earn 1 entry for every 250 points on eligible slot and video poker machines and 2 entries for every 250 points earned on table games. On December 31, guests can earn 26x points! On New Year’s Eve five winners will be drawn each hour from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. to receive a prize, with prizes increasing each hour, and at 11 p.m. one winner will be selected to win the Grand Prize!

 Rivers $100,000 Pick the Winners Football Promotion - Rush Rewards guests will have a chance to win a $50,000 Grand Prize and other prizes each week throughout the football season during the Rivers $100,000 Pick the Winners Football Promotion. Running throughout the NFL football season from 10 a.m. on Tuesdays until 12:30 p.m. on Sundays, Rush Rewards guests can visit a special promotional kiosk to predict the winners of each week’s football games. One lucky guest who picks correctly all season long will win the $50,000 Grand Prize! Each week 10 guests will win their share of the $50,000 prize pool.

 Test Your Luck Kiosk Game - Every day in November, Rush Rewards guests can swipe a promotional kiosk for a chance to win a share of $12,000 CASH or Slot Play. Guests are eligible to play once per day.

 Gift Express Powered by Gift & Go - Every Tuesday or Thursday in November from Noon until 8 p.m. Rush Rewards members who earn 100 points, and invited guests, will be eligible for free gifts from the Thanksgiving Prep collection. Best of all, guests get to keep their points too! Using their Rush Rewards card, guests can redeem and order directly from a slot machine. 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. Limit one gift per week while supplies last.

 Young at Heart Wednesdays - Every Wednesday in November, Rush Rewards members 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 earn 100 points and claim a choice of $10 Slot Play or $10 Dining Credit. Guests can also enjoy live music every Wednesday from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Van Slyck’s. Plus, members can receive 15% off the regular room rate at The Landing Hotel.

 From Rivers to the Rio - Thanks to an exclusive partnership with the Rio Hotel & Casino, Rush Rewards members have another benefit from their favorite nearby casino - complimentary offers at the Rio are available at varying levels across all card tiers. 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 their first point will unlock $10 in slot play. For every 100 points earned after that on their sign-up day, they can unlock another $10 in slot play up to $1,000!

 Buddy Bonus - Rush Rewards members who bring a friend to sign up for a new Rush Rewards card can earn up to $25 in slot play.

 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.

 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.

 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. Rush Rewards members can now earn points for money spent at Rivers food & beverage outlets and use their rewards points to purchase entertainment tickets too!

Entertainment

 Country Weekends at Van Slyck’s - Country music weekends are back at Van Slyck’s where fans will be treated to a pair of fun-filled nights with live bands, line dancing, and a DJ. Grit N’ Whiskey hit the stage Friday, November 7 and In The Dust will entertain guests on Saturday, November 8. CMA winner and local radio personality Kevin Richards will keep the music going between sets both nights. Line dancing starts at 8 p.m., and bands begin at 9 p.m. and finish at 1 a.m.

 Thanksgiving Eve at Van Slyck’s - Guests can enjoy a night of free country music and line dancing with DJ Kevin Richards at Van Slyck’s on Wednesday, November 26. Hosted by local influencer Saucy Suraci and sponsored by SunCruiser, this fun-filled night includes Landing Hotel stay and cash prize giveaways, a photobooth, and more! The party starts at 7 p.m.

 Van Slyck’s - Guests can dance the night away at Van Slyck’s bar every Friday through Saturday night. DJs are on between 8 p.m. and midnight Friday through Saturday and LIVE Bands are on from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Full entertainer schedule posted on RiversCasino.com/Schenectady.

 Jazz Evenings at The Landing Hotel - Jazz Evenings continue in November at The Landing Hotel! Every Friday and Saturday 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.

 Rush Rewards Members can now purchase Entertainment tickets by redeeming their points at Rush Rewards.

Poker Room

 Poker Room - Rivers Casino’s Poker Room is open Sunday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 2 a.m. and 10 a.m. until 3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. 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 hundreds of dollars in chips, including a chance to win $300 per quarter during selected pro football games!

 Cake Day Cash Draw - Any guest who plays in an eligible cash game for an hour or more on their birthday can claim a voucher at the host desk to be entered into a monthly drawing for a chance to win up $1,000.

 The Saturday Shift: Grind for a Grand - Guests playing any eligible cash game on a Saturday will be entered into drawing the following Sunday for a chance to win up to $1,000.

 Deepstack No Limit Hold ‘em Tournament - Sunday, November 2 & 30, 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. the preceding Friday. 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.

 Monday Nite No Limit Hold ‘em Poker Tournaments - Every Monday in November, 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 5:45 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.

Young at Heart 55+ No Limit Hold ‘em Tournament - On Wednesday, November 5, 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 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. Late registration and re-entry until the beginning of level 7. Winners will receive prizes in chips.

 Rivers Revival No Limit Hold ‘em Tournament - Sunday, November 9, Rivers will be holding its Rivers Revival No Limit Hold ‘em Tournament. Tournament begins at 12:15 p.m., with registration starting at 10 a.m. the preceding Friday. Buy-in is $300 for 20,000 in tournament 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.

 Uber Stack Turbo No Limit Hold ‘em Tournament - Wednesday, November 12, Rivers will be holding 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.

 Seniors 50+ No Limit Hold ‘em Tournament - On Sunday, November 16, guests ages 50 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 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. Late registration and re-entry until beginning of level 7. Winners will receive prizes in chips.

 Monster Stack Rush No Limit Hold ‘em Tournament - Wednesday, November 19, Rivers will be holding its Monster Stack Rush 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 100,000 in tournament chips with 10,000 bonus chips for any player in line or purchases made before 11:30 a.m. Late registration and re-entry until the beginning of level 13. Winners will receive prizes in chips.

 Schenectady 518 Day High Hand - Every 30 minutes, the player with the highest hand on Saturday, November 22 from 10:30 a.m. until midnight will win up to $518.

 Sunday Survivor No Limit Hold ‘em Tournament - Sunday, November 23, Rivers will be holding a no-limit hold ‘em tournament where 1 in 10 will receive $1,500. Tournament begins at 12:15 p.m., with registration starting at 10 a.m. Tournament buy-in is $185 for 20,000 in tournament chips. Late registration and re-entry until the beginning of level 7. 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 including the NFL, NBA and MLB. 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 322 - On Saturday, November 15, guests will be able to enjoy the UFC 322 Pay-Per-View featuring Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev for FREE and bet on all the action LIVE at the Rivers Sportsbook. Main card scheduled to begin at 10 p.m.

 DeCrescente Football Giveaway - Sunday, November 30 during the Bills vs. Steelers game from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. guests at Van Slyck’s will have a chance to win a pair of Buffalo Bills tickets courtesy of DeCrescente Distributing. Also, look for the DeCrescente QR code throughout the season where one winner from Rivers Casino will win $500.

Food and Beverage

Points on Dining - Rush Rewards members get 1 point for every dollar spent on dining at Rivers Casino 24/7. The more you dine the more you earn. Rush Members must present their Rush Rewards card to a cashier during each transaction to earn points.

 Mobile Ordering & Delivery - Guests can place a mobile order from Flipt or Johnny’s for delivery to the Poker Room, BetRivers Sportsbook, The Landing Hotel Lobby, or their room at The Landing Hotel! Click here for more information.

 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.

 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.

 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 place a mobile order too!

 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 place a mobile order too!

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

 Villa Italia is open Sunday through Thursday from 6 a.m. until 2 a.m. and 24 hours on Friday and Saturday.

 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.

 Free Breakfast for Military Veterans - Mondays in November, all Rivers Salutes Rush Rewards military veterans and active duty servicemembers can visit a promotional kiosk to print a voucher for a complimentary breakfast at Flipt. Breakfast is available from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m.

 Thanksgiving Dinner at Dukes - Guests can enjoy a special Thanksgiving Day dinner at Dukes Chophouse for $65. The delicious specialty 3-course dinner includes an Autumn Salad with spring mix, sliced apples, dried cranberries, walnuts, goat cheese, and maple vinaigrette; Turkey Dinner with turkey roulade, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, and cranberry relish; and a Caramel Cheesecake topped with bourbon caramel and candied pecans for dessert. Dinner is available from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on November 27. Regular menu is also available. Advance reservations required at 1 (518) 579-8850 or at Duke’s host stand. Price is per person and does not include tax or gratuity.

 Thanksgiving Meal at Flipt - Guests can enjoy a special Thanksgiving Day meal at Flipt for just $26 +tax. The meal includes herb roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, herb stuffing, giblet gravy, green bean casserole, candied sweet potatoes, dinner roll and choice of apple or pumpkin pie for dessert. Offer available November 27 from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. while supplies last.

 Mian Friendsgiving Lunch - From November 26-28, guests can enjoy 25% off any 2 family-style meals at Mian from 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. Dine in only.

 Football Beer Specials - Every Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Saturday during the NFL Football season, guests at Dukes Bar and Van Slyck’s can purchase $6 Coors and Miller drafts, $7 Coors Light, Coors Banquet, and Miller Lite cans, $7 Blue Moon drafts, and $25 buckets (5 each) of Coors Light, Coors Banquet, or Miller Lite. 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!

 Dog-Friendly Rooms - The Landing Hotel is dog-friendly and has everything your pup needs under one woof so you can paws and relax. Each guest may bring one dog, up to 75 lbs. A $100 pet fee covers the first three days of your stay. After that, it’s $25 per night for any additional room nights. For more information click here.

 Landing Hotel Loyalty Punchcard - any guest who books a reservation and stays 6 times will receive a 7th night for FREE. Loyalty cards are available at the front desk.

 Wine Down Wednesdays - Every Wednesday from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at The Landing Hotel Bar guests can enjoy wine by the glass for half price.

 Thanksgiving Eve Rate - Guests can receive a special Thanksgiving Eve event rate starting at $99. Offer available for November 26.

 21 Rush Black Friday & Cyber Monday - Guests can receive 20% off retail items at the 21 Rush gift shop on Black Friday November 28 and on Cyber Monday December 1.

 Fall in Love - Through November guests can purchase a room add-on that includes two welcome cider mimosas and $50 in food and beverage credit for $60. Offer available at check-in.

 PSL - Through November guests can purchase a room add-on that includes two welcome cider mimosas and a $25 credit to Starbucks for $35. Offer available at check-in.

 Two Deal 20 - Guests can stay 2 nights through December and save 20% off the retail room rate and get $20 in food & beverage credit per person per day. Use online code FALL20 or call 518-579-8840 and mention code for reservations.

 Three Card 25 - Guests can stay 3 nights through December and save 25% off the retail room rate and get $25 in food & beverage credit per person per day. Use online code FALL25 or call 518-579-8840 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 518-579-8840 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 518-579-8840 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 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].