Roll Into Fall and Win Big At Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady

Schenectady, NY (October 1, 2025) – Guests can roll into fall with a chance to win big at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady 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 big during the Rivers Casino $100,000 Pick the Winners Football Promotion, Gift & Go Tech Essentials items, spend a hilarious evening with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, rock out with Grand Funk Railroad, Country Weekends at Van Slyck’s and 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 pair of free UFC pay-per-view events 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.

 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.

 Harvest Heatwave Hot Seats - Rush Rewards guests can play their favorite slot or video poker machine for a chance to win $100 in Slot Play on Fridays in October! One guest will win $100 in Slot Play every 20 minutes from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. every Friday night. Guests must be actively playing with their Rush Reward card at an eligible slot or video power machine during drawing times to be eligible to win.

 Gift Express Powered by Gift & Go - Every Tuesday or Thursday in October from Noon until 8 p.m. Rush Rewards members who earn 100 points, and invited guests, will be eligible for free gifts from the Tech Essentials 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. Starting this month, Rush Rewards guests can now spend their points to purchase prior gift items by visiting a promotional kiosk.

Young at Heart Wednesdays - Every Wednesday in October, 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 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

 Anjelah Johnson-Reyes - Guests are in for a night of laughs when comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes brings her global “The Family Reunion” comedy tour to the Rivers Casino Event Center on Friday, October 10. Tickets start at $39, plus taxes and fees, and are available at RiversCasino.com/Schenectady. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m.

 Grand Funk Railroad - One of the top rock groups of the 1970s, Grand Funk Railroad brings their American Band Tour to the Rivers Casino Event Center on Thursday, October 30. Tickets start at $39, plus taxes and fees, and are available at RiversCasino.com/Schenectady. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m.

 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. Friday, October 3 guests can enjoy Country Line Dance Night with CMA winner and local radio personality Kevin Richards, and on Saturday, October 4 Big Sky Country will entertain guests. Line dancing starts at 8 p.m., and band begins at 9 p.m. and finish at 1 a.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 October 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 $600 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.

 Young at Heart 55+ No Limit Hold ‘em Tournament - On Wednesday, October 1, 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.

 Deepstack No Limit Hold ‘em Tournament - Sunday, October 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. 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 - Monday October 6, 20 and 27, 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.

 Green Chip Bounty No Limit Hold ‘em Tournament - Wednesday, October 8 and October 29, 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 $185 for 20,000 chips with 2,000 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.

 Rivers Revival No Limit Hold ‘em Tournament - Sunday, October 12, 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, October 15, 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, October 19, 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, October 22, 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.

 Sunday Survivor No Limit Hold ‘em Tournament - Sunday, October 26, 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 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 320 - On Saturday, October 4, guests will be able to enjoy the UFC 320 Pay-Per-View featuring Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira for FREE and bet on all the action LIVE at the Rivers Sportsbook. Main card scheduled to begin at 10 p.m.

 UFC 321 - On Saturday, October 25, guests will be able to enjoy the UFC 321 Pay-Per-View featuring Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane 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, October 26 during the Bills vs. Panthers game from 1 p.m. until 4 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.

 Pumpkin Spice Latte - During October, guests can purchase a delicious Pumpkin Spiced Latte at Villa Italia for $4.50. Offer valid during outlet regular hours

 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, and 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.

 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 in October 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 579-8840 and mention code for reservations.

 Three Card 25 - Guests can stay 3 nights in October 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 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].