Rivers Casino & Resort
Up to 1000000 Reward Points
Schenectady, New York, is a city in New York with an impressive history. It’s where Thomas Edison founded his company, which would become General Electric. It’s also where George Westinghouse’s air brakes and rotary engine were invented. It’s also where you’ll find Rivers Casino & Resort. The casino is approximately 14 miles northeast of Albany and 8 miles from Albany International Airport.
The Casino Games and Sportsbetting
Slots are one of the biggest draws to Rivers Casino & Resort. There are high-limit areas, a year-round smoking game patio that has slot machines available, and many penny slots. Among the games are Bao Zhu, the jackpot game Dragon Link, and Wolf Run Eclipse.
If you want to play Poker, head to the Rivers Poker Room for $10,000 no-limit Hold’em tournaments, daily high-hand prizes of up to $500, and other surprises. The Poker Room is open from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day.
There’s a table game section with more than 65 live dealer games, including a variety of high-roller games with high limits. Video Poker and Keno games are also offered. There are more than 20 Keno machines and 8 Video Poker machines.
Rivers Sportsbook is a sports lounge with a 53-inch LED video wall, 22 additional televisions, 14 betting kiosks, and 6 betting windows. The betting windows are available from 11 a.m. to midnight every day, while the kiosks are available 24/7. Five private booths with monitors are available by reservation only.
Download the free app and play in River Casino’s Casino4Fun. The social casino only provides the chance to play online casino games for free. Games in Casino4Fun include games like Star Watch Fire, Roulette, and Bigger Bass Blizzard slots. There are also free live dealer table games.
The Casino Promotions
Every Tuesday, Rivers Casino gives out free swag to players whose name is drawn. That’s one of many promotions, and all are subject to change without notice.
Win one of five $2,500 Mega Shamrock Progressive prizes or up to $1,500 in second-chance drawings.
Swipe your Rivers Rush Rewards card on Thursday and get a random points multiplier of up to 20x.
If you’re 55 or older, play on Wednesday and get a free coffee or fountain drink from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., enjoy free live music from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Van Slyck’s, and compete in 55+ slot tournaments from noon to 8 p.m. for cash prizes.
Certain Rivers Rush Rewards members receive a birthday gift each year.
Link your Facebook account to the casino and claim a free gift on Friday.
Play video poker for $5, get a royal flush, and win up to $500 in free slot play.
Rivers Rush Rewards
Rivers Casino & Resort offers the Rivers Rush Rewards program. Upon entering the casino, go sign up. New members scan their new cards and get up to $500 in free play. Plus, you receive points for every wager you make, and those are redeemable for free play. The benefits you get as a rewards member are impressive.
Black and Platinum Tier members receive a free stay at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas and qualify for free MSC cruises. Other rewards are:
Discounts at The Landing Hotel
Food and drink comps
Pre-sale access to concerts
MSC cruise discounts
Member-only promotions
The Casino Amenities
Rivers Casino is a resort, so there is a hotel. The Landing Hotel overlooks Mohawk Harbor and has a sunroom and outdoor patio to take in the views. It connects to the resort, so you don’t have to go outside when walking from your hotel room to the casino floor and sportsbook.
Because the hotel and casino are connected, there are several places to eat. At the time of this review, the different restaurants and bars include:
Dukes Chophouse – Steakhouse
Flipt – American cuisine
Johnny’s to Go – Pizza, sandwiches, and salads
Mian – Asian cuisine
Starbucks – Coffee, tea, and baked items
Van Slyck’s – Bar with live entertainment
Villa Italia – Italian pastries
How to Get to Rivers Casino & Resort
The casino is right on the banks of the Mohawk River. Take the 890 to Schenectady and get off at the Erie Boulevard exit. At the traffic circle, take the second right onto Rush Street. The casino is to the right in front of you.