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Keep Cool and Win Big at Rivers Casino Schenectady in August

Rivers Casino Schenectady guests in August can beat the summer heat, win big 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 a dream vacation cruise from MSC every Saturday, Gift Express Vacation Ready Luggage items, slot play prizes during the $10,000 Slot Rush Sunday Tournaments, Martin Lawrence at M&T Bank Center, Harbor Jam outdoor concert weekend at the Mohawk Harbor amphitheater, Fool House –The Ultimate ’90s Party at the Rivers Event Center, Latin Nights and an Upscale Piano Experience with Steve Laureti at Van Slyck’s, Jazz Evenings at The Landing Hotel, exciting poker tournaments, FREE UFC pay-per-view events at the BetRivers Sportsbook, special offers at The Landing Hotel, and more!

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. Check out the expanded High Limit area near Dukes Chophouse with food service 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 24 hours Thursday through Tuesday and 9 a.m. until 4 a.m. on Wednesday.

Set Sail Drawings – Throughout August, Rush Rewards guests can earn entries for a chance to win a complimentary MSC cruise during Rivers’ Set Sail Drawings where one guest will win a dream vacation every week! Through Saturday, August 29, guests can earn 1 entry for every 100 points on eligible slot and video poker machines, and 2 entries on table games. Guests who earn 25 points on Fridays from noon until 8 p.m. can also play for bonus entries in a special kiosk game. Drawings will be held every Saturday at 8 p.m.

$10,000 Slot Rush Sunday Tournament – Every Sunday in August from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., guests can compete in a slot tournament to win a share of $2500 in slot play prizes. Rush Rewards members are eligible to play once for free each promotional day. Winners will be posted at 3 p.m.

Gift Express Powered by Gift & Go “Vacation Ready Luggage” – Every Tuesday or Thursday in August, from Noon until 8 p.m., Rush Rewards members who earn 150 points, or invited guests, will be eligible for free gifts from the Vacation Ready Luggage 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. Rush rewards guests who earn 350 additional same-day points are eligible to receive an additional gift. Limit one gift per week on the day of initial redemption while supplies last.

Table Games 2X Point Multiplier – Every day in August, Rush Rewards guests can earn 2x points playing their favorite table game.

Tier Multiplier Mondays – Mondays in August, Rush Rewards guests can play their favorite slots and multiply their points. Gold Card members receive 2x, Platinum Card members 3x, and Black Card & Black Card Premier members receive 5x.

Forever Fun Club Wednesdays – Every Wednesday, 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 play in a free slot tournament from 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for a chance to win slot play prizes! 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. Offer valid up to five times.

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. Every Monday, Rivers Salutes members who earn 100 points can claim a choice of $10 Slot Play or $10 Dining Credit!

Complete promotional details and/or official rules available at Rush Rewards.

Entertainment

Martin Lawrence at M&T Bank Center – Get ready for a night of hilarious, nonstop laughter as legendary comedian and actor Martin Lawrence brings his highly anticipated “Y’all Still Know What It Is!” Tour to the M&T Bank Center on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Lawrence’s appearance, his first headlining tour in over a decade, is presented by Rivers Casino in partnership with the M&T Bank Center management group, delivering one of the must-see comedy events of the summer. Tickets start at $59 (plus fees) and can be purchased at mandtbankcenter.com Select Rush Rewards guests will receive offers for complimentary tickets.

Harbor Jam – Rivers Casino’s free Harbor Jam outdoor concert weekend at the Mohawk Harbor amphitheater in Schenectady will take place Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16, with a new earlier start time of 3 p.m., featuring live music and festivities until 6 p.m. each day. This year’s lineup features The Lords of 52nd Street on Saturday, performing the iconic hits of Billy Joel, and The Blushing Brides, a tribute to The Rolling Stones on Sunday, delivering a high-energy tribute to one of rock’s greatest bands. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, including alcohol for guests 21+. There are no age restrictions to attend, and concertgoers are welcome to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.

Fool House – The Ultimate ’90s Party The Millenium Tour – A full-throttle throwback celebration of ’90s and Y2K pop, rock, hip-hop, and dance hits Fool House – The Ultimate ’90s Party will be at the Rivers Event Center on Friday, August 28. From *NSYNC and Britney Spears to Nirvana, Blink-182, Missy Elliott, and Nelly, Fool House transforms every show into a nonstop, sing-along party that brings the decade’s biggest anthems roaring back to life. Tickets are all General Admission (Standing Room Only) and $29, plus taxes and fees, and are available at RiversCasino.com/Schenectady. VIP Merch Swag Pack Bundle available. Must be 21+. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the party starts at 7:30 p.m.

Van Slyck’s – Guests can dance the night away at Van Slyck’s bar every Thursday through Saturday night. DJs are on between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. Thursday, and 8 p.m. until midnight on Friday and Saturday, and LIVE Bands are on from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Full entertainer schedule posted on RiversCasino.com/Schenectady.

Country Line Dance Night – Thursday, August 6 at Van Slyck’s from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m., guests can enjoy Country Line Dancing with CMA winner and local radio personality Kevin Richards.

Upscale Piano Experience with Steve Laureti – Thursday, August 13 at Van Slyck’s from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m., guests can enjoy an upscale piano experience with Steve Laureti Piano.

Latin Nights at Van Slyck’s – Latin music night returns to Van Slyck’s on Thursday, August 27, where guests will be treated to live Latin music, DJ, and a FREE salsa lesson. The music starts at 7 p.m. with Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra and DJ RVMBA and runs until 11 p.m. Guests can also enjoy Jose Cuervo tastings and giveaways. Salsa lessons with Felix Ortiz are from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m.

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

Shining Star – A Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire – Featuring nine accomplished musicians and vocalists, honoring the legendary band’s most celebrated era, Shining Star will hit the Rivers Event Center stage on . Friday, October 30. With a powerhouse horn section, dynamic vocals, and faithful recreations of classics like September, Shining Star, Boogie Wonderland, and Let’s Groove, Shining Star delivers a high-energy performance that captures the spirit, soul, and joy of Earth, Wind & Fire’s timeless music. Tickets start at $20, plus taxes and fees, and are available at RiversCasino.com/Schenectady. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.

Poker Room – Rivers Casino’s Poker Room is open 10 a.m. until 3 a.m. daily. The Poker Room includes 16 tables and offers a variety of poker games. Poker promotions include High Hand Giveaways where players with the highest announced hands throughout the day can win hundreds of dollars 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 MLB, WNBA, golf and tennis. 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 Fight Night: Belgrade – On Saturday, August 1, guests will be able to enjoy UFC Fight Night: Belgrade featuring Uroš Medić vs. Daniel Rodriguez for FREE and bet on all the action LIVE at the BetRivers Sportsbook. Main card scheduled to begin at 2 p.m.