Rush Rewards Rivers Casino Schenectady
SCHENECTADY, NY — Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady announced today the roll out of its Rush Rewards Player’s Club, a player loyalty program that will let players earn rewards such as free play, amenity and food comps, prizes and more. To celebrate, Rivers Casino & Resort is holding a “Rush to Rewards Online Contest.”
Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady offers three membership tiers: Rush, Preferred, and Signature. New members receive Rush tier status at the time of sign up. Members may be tier matched to Preferred or Signature at the time of Sign up through promotion, or at the sole discretion of management. About Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady: Located at the picturesque Mohawk Harbor near the heart of downtown Schenectady, Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady features 1,150 slots, 67 live table games and a 16-table poker room and a live, in-casino luxury sportsbook lounge.
Those who register online at www.riverscasinoandresort.com will instantly win Free Slot Play or Comp Dollars, and be entered into a Grand Prize drawing for $10,000. Prizes will be claimable upon the casino’s opening. Entries are limited to one per person, and the contest is open to anyone 21 and older.
“Our Rush Rewards Player’s Club is incredibly popular among players at our other properties, and I expect the same will be true at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady,” said Mary Cheeks, General Manager of Rivers Casino & Resort. “Rewards do not just extend to comps and prizes. Rewards members will get comp dollars and deals at all parts of this entertainment destination, including our many restaurants, our chophouse, our day spa and at our hotel.”
There is no cost to join Rush Rewards. Members earn points for their slot play and table game play at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady 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 they will receive. These include free play, food offers, entries into promotional drawings, access to the VIP Lounge, discounted room rates, valet parking, personalized casino host services and much more.
There are three tiers of Rush Rewards benefits (Rush, Preferred and Signature), which are based on point level.
The operator of Rivers Casino & Resort, Rush Street Gaming, operates casinos in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and in Des Plaines, Ill., outside of Chicago. All three have Rush Rewards programs.
Rivers Casino & Resort is a $330 million project that will have a 50,000-square-foot gaming floor with 1,150 slot machines, 63 gaming tables and 16 poker tables attached to a 163-room hotel and a 10,000-square-foot event center capable of hosting up to 600 people for conventions and special events, one of the largest spaces in the region. Additionally, the property will have a steakhouse, a marketplace with light fare eateries, entertainment lounge and day spa. The casino will take full advantage of its riverfront position with outdoor patios and pre-function spaces. It is expected to open in the first quarter of 2017.
Rivers Casino & Resort will be located adjacent to a new mixed-use Mohawk Harbor development currently under construction by the Galesi Group, which constitutes an additional $150 million investment in the 60-acre riverfront property. The mix of residential, retail and commercial space will include a 124-room Courtyard by Marriott and a 50-slip harbor on the Mohawk River and Erie Canal.
For more information on Rivers Casino & Resort, visit www.riverscasinoandresort.com.
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About Rush Street Gaming – Founded by Neil Bluhm and Greg Carlin, Rush Street Gaming and its affiliates have developed and operate successful casinos in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Des Plaines, IL (Chicago area). By placing an emphasis on superior design and outstanding customer service, Rush Street Gaming has become one of the leading casino developers in the United States. Existing casinos generate over $1 billion in annual gaming revenues, and all Rush Street Gaming casinos were voted a 2015 “Best Place to Work” or “Top Workplace” by their team members.
Rush Street Gaming. Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Rolls Out Rush Rewards Player’s Club. Sc: Gramercy Communications, 2016. Print.
KICK OFF 2020 WITH A BIG WIN AT RIVERS CASINO & RESORT SCHENECTADY
Guests will enjoy specials, promotions, Free Slot Play and exciting entertainment all month long!
Schenectady, NY (December 30, 2019) – Guests can start off 2020 with a big win during the $1,600,000 Free Play Free Fall promotion at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady.
Throughout the month, Rush Rewards guests will be able to receive 1 entry for every 10 points earned on slots and video poker, and 2 entries for every 10 points earned on table games for the Free Play Free Fall drawings and a chance to win thousands in Free Slot Play!
Rush Rewards Rivers Casino Schenectady Sportsbook
At 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday in January, 5 drawn guests will select a snowball to determine the number of Plynko chips they will drop for Free Play Free Fall to receive accumulating Free Slot Play prizes up to $25,000.
Plus, every Sunday through Thursday throughout the month, guests can also receive 5 free bonus entries into the Free Play Free Fall drawings by swiping their Rush Rewards card at a Promotional Kiosk, and can then earn points to unlock additional kiosk games to win up to 1,000 bonus entries.
Additional promotions and events include:
Gaming Promotions and Giveaways
New Year New Loot Drawing – On New Year’s Eve from 11 p.m. until 12:45 a.m. guests will be able to swipe their Rush Rewards card at a Promotional Kiosk to receive a free drawing entry. At 1 a.m. on January 1, 10 guests will be drawn to each win $1,000 cash! Winners must be present on the casino floor at the time of the drawing and have a valid photo ID and players card to claim their cash prize.
$5 Blackjack – Every Thursday In January, from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., guests may play on $5 minimum Blackjack Tables in Pit 9 (located outside of Van Slyck’s Lounge). Also, at least one $5 minimum Blackjack Table will be available 24/7 on the casino gaming floor. This is the lowest Blackjack minimum wager on Rivers Casino & Resort’s gaming floor since opening in February 2017.
Rush Rewards New Member Promotion – New members win all month long! Rush Rewards members who sign up in January can play a kiosk game instantly on the day they sign up to win Free Slot Play. Then, they can earn points each week for up to 4 weeks following sign up to keep playing and keep winning! All new Rush Rewards members will also receive an instant $10 Match Play Coupon.
Friends with Benefits – Throughout January, current Rush Rewards members who bring in a friend to join the Rush Rewards program will receive $10 in Free Slot Play instantly. Limit of 1 redemption per month.
Senior Days–Young at Heart – Every Monday in January, Rush Rewards members ages 55 and older will enjoy free valet parking from 6 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., free live entertainment at Van Slyck’s from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and a complimentary regular coffee or fountain drink at Villa Italia between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Starting this month, guests may print a $5 off lunch voucher at a Promotional Kiosk for use at any at any food outlet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., excluding Villa Italia. Guests will also receive an entry into an exclusive slot tournament between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. each Monday, where the
10 high scorers will win a share of $2,500 Free Slot Play. Guests may also book a one-night $55 hotel stay on Sunday or Monday each week, based on availability and exclusions.
Rivers Sportsbook Specials and Events
NFL Playoff Wing Special – On Saturday’s and Sunday’s during the NFL playoffs guests can enjoy 6 Buffalo wings and a pint of any domestic draft beer for $9.99 at the Rivers Sportsbook and Van Slyck’s. Offer available during game times on January 4, 5, 11, 12 and 19.
Food and Beverage
New Year’s Day Brunch – Guests will be able to enjoy a spectacular brunch and live entertainment at the Rivers Casino and Resort Schenectady Event Center on New Year’s Day. The buffet includes assorted breakfast pastries, croissants, muffins and danishes; a Bloody Mary bar (1 complimentary for each guest); assorted fruit and salads; a noodle bar; hot breakfast items including scrambled eggs, hickory smoked bacon, breakfast sausage, biscuits and gravy, potatoes and made to order omelets; entrée’ items including creole chicken jambalaya, black & bleu mac n’ cheese, and fried catfish remoulade; a carving station with kielbasa, turkey breast, and smoked ham; southern chicken and waffles; a coffee, tea & juice station; and assorted cookies and cakes for dessert. Live entertainment will be provided by the Musicians of Ma’alwyck. The buffet will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pre-purchase price is $30 and day of event price is $40. Advanced reservations can be made at 1 (518) 579-8811.
Winter Warm Up Special – From January 1 until March 31, guests may purchase a cup of soup and a half sandwich during lunch hours at Dukes Chophouse for $9.99. Special includes Soup du Jour and choice of chicken sandwich, turkey wrap or portobello burger. Offer available daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Naughty Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Schnapps – Throughout the month of January, guests will be able to shake off the winter chill with a Naughty Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Schnapps for just $4 at Villa Italia. Any beverage at Villa Italia can now be made naughty (add a shot of designated liquors) upon request. Restrictions apply.
Lunar New Year Combo – From January 13 until February 29, in celebration of the Lunar New Year, guests may purchase a General Tso’s chicken combo meal with white rice and egg roll at Mian for $12.99. Offer available during Mian’s regular hours from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Events and Entertainment
Country Weekend – Friday, January 3, and Saturday, January 4, country fans at Van Slyck’s lounge will be treated to a pair of fun-filled nights with live bands and a DJ. Regional favorites, Skeeter Creek will hit the stage on Friday and Moonshine Junkies will take the stage on Saturday. Bands will start at 9 p.m. and finish at 1 a.m. CMA award winner and local radio personality, Kevin Richards, will get the party going at 8 p.m. with a line dancing lesson and between band breaks until 2 a.m. on both nights. $2 Pabst Blue Ribbon specials will also be available. Must be 21+.
Completely Unchained (Van Halen Tribute) – Rush Rewards guests will be able to experience the ultimate tribute to Van Halen with Completely Unchained at the Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Event Center on Friday, January 10. This group of four talented and creative musicians recreates an unmatched Van Halen production including all the attitude, sounds, excitement, energy and, most of all, fun that Van Halen brought to the stage as one of the greatest rock bands in the world. All Rush Rewards members may receive 1 complimentary ticket at the Rush Rewards Center on the day of the show starting at 8 a.m. Limited first-come, first-served seating will be available. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Guests must be 21+ to receive a ticket at the Rush Rewards Center.
JOE – R&B fans will be in heaven when 7-time Grammy nominee, singer, songwriter and record producer, JOE, brings his catalog of chart-topping R&B smash hits to the stage at the Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Event Center on Sunday, January 19. JOE notched his first R&B top 10 in 1993 with “I’m in Luv”, hit his stride in the mid-‘90s with the crossover smash “All the Things (Your Man Won’t Do)”, and sealed his reputation as an R&B superstar in the 2000’s with a string of hits including “All That I Am,” “I Wanna Know,” and “No One Comes Close”. Tickets start at $40 and are available at riverscasinoandresort.com, tickets.proctors.org or the Proctors Theater Box Office in Schenectady. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show begins at 7 p.m.
Forever Ray Dinner Show – Fans of the legendary Ray Charles will experience his entire range of musical styles – from jazz and blues to country and R&B – during the uplifting Forever Ray dinner show at the Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Event Center on Thursday, January 23. The members of Forever Ray are loaded with talent having performed or recorded with Ray Charles himself, along with Alicia Keys, Bruce Springsteen, Rod Stewart, Prince, Stevie Wonder and Christina Aguilera to name just a few. This amazing show starts at 7 p.m and includes a fantastic meal with a “Come Rain or Shine” Caesar salad; a “Mess Around Grits” entrée (chicken & shrimp grits, classic collard greens, and peach gastrique); an “I Believe My Soul Pie” for dessert (Pecan Pie with peach whipped cream); and a “Georgia” Sunset signature drink. All dietary restrictions can be accommodated by request. Coffee, tea and soft drinks will also be served. Tickets are $30 and are available at riverscasinoandresort.com, tickets.proctors.org or the Proctors Theater Box Office in Schenectady.
Shuli & Friends Comedy Night – Howard Stern Show regular, Shuli Egar, will headline a night of comedy at the Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Event Center on Friday, January 24. Shuli will be joined by fellow comedians Mike Feeney and Brendan Sagalow for a side-splitting evening of laughter. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are general admission and on sale now for only $20. Meet & Greet packages are also available for $30. Tickets are available at https://nightout.com/events/shuliandfriends/tickets.
Cage Wars 45 – A night of high-energy, intense MMA fights, is returning to the Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Event Center on Friday, January 31. Cage Wars 45 will feature over 12 local and regional amateur fights with 2+ world title fights. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the first fight starts at 6 p.m. Tickets start at $50 and can be purchased online at riverscasinoandresort.com, tickets.proctors.org or at the Proctors Theater Box Office.
The Landing Hotel Specials
For more information about The Landing Hotel room packages go to thelandinghotelny.com/room-packages. Rush Rewards members must book direct by calling 1 (518) 579-8840 for best discount.
Go Green, Get Green – Guests who stay two or more consecutive nights at The Landing Hotel can decline housekeeping service for their room in exchange for $10 Free Slot Play voucher. Voucher must be redeemed at the Rush Rewards desk. Limit 1 redemption per stay, per week. Free Slot Play valid for 48 hours.
$100 Resort Credit Package – Guests can receive $100 credit to be used at The Landing Hotel bar, Dukes Chophouse, Villa Italia, Johnny’s to Go, Flipt or Mian. Tax and gratuity are not included.
Date Night Package – Includes room, a bottle of red wine, cupcakes, $20 breakfast credit for The Landing Hotel Bar, and 2 p.m. checkout.
Family Fun with VIA Aquarium & Entertainment – Package includes accommodations, breakfast for four at The Landing Hotel bar, four admissions to Via Aquarium, $10 Credit to Via Entertainment, & transportation.
Bed ‘N’ Bettor Package – Includes a discounted room night, a 4-hour reservation block for a table for 2 at the Rivers Sportsbook, 15% off your food & non-alcoholic beverage bill at the Rivers Sportsbook and a complimentary breakfast for 2.
Entertainment Packages – Includes a discounted room night, breakfast for two, and 2 preferred tickets to eligible events. Limited Packages available per event. Package will only populate online using link if you are staying on a show night.
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. These include free play, food offers, entries into promotional drawings, discounted room rates, valet parking, personalized casino host services and much more.
About Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady:
Located at the picturesque Mohawk Harbor near the heart of downtown Schenectady, Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady features 1,150 slots, 67 live table games and a 16-table poker room and a live, in-casino luxury sportsbook lounge. The casino offers five distinctive restaurants—among them are Dukes Chophouse, Flipt, Johnny’s To-Go and Mian. Rivers features a multipurpose Event Center space, a lively entertainment lounge—Van Slyck’s, live music performances, free parking and daily promotions and giveaways. The Landing Hotel is a 165-room, six-story boutique hotel with riverfront views located adjacent to the Event Center. Rivers, which opened in 2017, employs approximately 1,200 team members and has been voted a great place to work in Schenectady. Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady is owned and operated by Rush Street Gaming and its affiliates. For more information, visit riverscasinoandresort.com
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