STARBUCKS OPENS AT RIVERS CASINO PITTSBURGH, RESTAURANTS ADD HOLIDAY MENUS AND PAI GOW PROGRESSIVE JACKPOT REACHES AN ALL-TIME HIGH IN DECEMBER
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PITTSBURGH — Dec. 1, 2023 — Year-end visitors to Rivers Casino Pittsburgh will have several holiday gifts to unwrap, including a new coffee shop from the world’s premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee.
On Monday, Dec. 4, a full-service Starbucks Coffee will debut at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh. Starbucks offers handcrafted beverages, premium teas and delectable treats. High-quality arabica coffee is artfully roasted and brewed to unlock distinctive flavors, served one cup at a time.
Christmas Day Dining
Wheelhouse Bar & Grill — Celebrate Christmas Day with Rivers and join us at Wheelhouse from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for a delectable three-course meal filled with festive food and Christmas classics.
Gorgeously seasoned Filet Tips to start will carry you into your main course of either Boursin Stuffed Chicken or Maple Glazed Ham Steak. Then for dessert enjoy Sugar Cookie Crème Brulee. Guests will be of good cheer indeed after a holiday dinner at Wheelhouse.
New Year’s Eve Dining
Wheelhouse Bar & Grill — Ring in 2024 with Wheelhouse’s delicious New Year’s Eve exclusive menu. Available options for main courses are as follows: Black & Blue NY Strip, Pot Roast Burger or Coconut Chicken. Then, for dessert, enjoy Wheelhouse’s tasty, signature Almond Tiramisu — the sweetest way to start 2024.
Martorano’s Prime — Start the new year famously with Steve Martorano’s Famous Meatball and Martorano’s Salad, Fried Calamari Bibzy or Fried Mozzarella. Entree choices include 8 oz. Filet Sinatra, Halibut Piccata, Chicken Marsala or Seafood Scampi Pasta. Sides at Martorano’s are almost a main event: Risotto, Mashed Potatoes or Roasted Brussels Sprouts. And New Year's Eve desserts are either Cheesecake, Red Velvet Cake or Cannoli Cake.
Remember, any New Year’s resolutions don’t apply until the next day.
Rising Jackpots in December
Record-Setting Pai Gow Progressive — Rivers Casino Pittsburgh is still on track to beat its own property record. The Pai Gow Progressive Jackpot is now at $1,280,373.73 (and still growing), officially exceeding the Rivers Poker Room’s $1,226,765.80 bad beat jackpot payout in August of 2022 — still the U.S. bad beat jackpot record. Pai Gow Poker uses playing cards instead of traditional Pai Gow Chinese dominoes. It features head-to-head play against the dealer and an optional bonus bet that triggers the jackpot.
December Indoor Music — Drum Bar and BetRivers Sportsbook
Visit Drum Bar and BetRivers Sportsbook in December to hear live DJs and bands every weekend. Bands are in Drum Bar on Fridays and Saturdays, with an additional performance set for Sunday, Dec. 31 — all from 9 p.m. to midnight. DJs are in the BetRivers Sportsbook booth Thursdays from 6 p.m. to midnight and Fridays and Saturdays from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
December Drum Bar Lineup:
Friday, Dec. 1: Franchise Band
Saturday, Dec. 2: Justin Fabus
Friday, Dec. 8: Totally 80s
Saturday, Dec. 9: Velveeta
Friday, Dec. 15: Bill Toms
Saturday, Dec. 16: Chris Higbee
Friday, Dec. 22: Radio Tokyo
Saturday, Dec. 23: Artistree
Friday, Dec. 29: Jeff Jimerson & Airborne
Saturday, Dec. 30: Tres Lads
Sunday, Dec. 31: Totally 80s
December BetRivers Sportsbook Lineup:
Friday, Dec. 1: DJ Cake
Saturday, Dec. 2: DJ NIN
Thursday, Dec. 7: DJ Jan
Friday, Dec. 8: DJ Digital Dave
Saturday, Dec. 9: TJ the DJ
Thursday, Dec. 14: TJ the DJ
Friday, Dec. 15: DJ Michael Joseph
Saturday, Dec. 16: DJ Rambo
Thursday, Dec. 21: DJ Digital Dave
Friday, Dec. 22: TJ the DJ
Saturday, Dec. 23: DJ Cake
Thursday, Dec. 28: DJ Hypnotyza
Friday, Dec. 29: DJ Rambo
Saturday, Dec. 30: TJ the DJ
Sunday, Dec. 31: DJ Cake
BetRivers Sportbook
Football Watch Parties — Every football Thursday, Saturday and Sunday throughout the month of December, BetRivers Sportsbook is offering paid reserved seating along with free tables and chairs. Check football schedules at RiversCasino.com/Pittsburgh throughout December for additional hometown watch parties this month.
UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington — On Saturday, Dec. 16, at 8 p.m., UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington will be shown live from Las Vegas in the BetRivers Sportsbook. Please visit RiversCasino.com/Pittsburgh for seating reservations and more watch-and-wager information.
December Gaming Promotions
$10,000 Jackpot Drawings — Guests who win a taxable jackpot during the month of December will receive an entry for the $10,000 Jackpot Drawings taking place on Wednesday, Dec. 27, at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. At each drawing, 10 guests will be selected to win a share of $5,000 in Free Slot Play. Eligibility expires at 7:50 p.m. on the date of the drawings.
Young at Heart — On Monday, Dec. 11, from 6 a.m. to 12:59 p.m., Rush Rewards members ages 55 and up who are part of the Young at Heart Club can swipe their Rush Rewards Card at a kiosk to activate their entries into drawings for Free Slot Play at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
New Member Offer — During the month of December, any guest who signs up for a Rush Rewards Players Club card will receive their choice of the following: $5 in Free Slot Play, a $5 Dining Offer or $10 in Match Play.
December Poker Room Highlights
Poker Room Hours — Rivers Casino’s Poker Room is open 24 hours beginning every Thursday at 10 a.m., until 6 a.m. on Monday. Regular hours of operation are from 10 a.m. until 6 a.m., every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
December High Hands — Rivers Casino Pittsburgh will be running high-hand promotions every Monday and Tuesday from noon to midnight, every Thursday from noon to 2 a.m. and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. Players with a winning high hand at qualifying tables will win cash during select times.
High-hand promotions will pause on Christmas Day (Monday, Dec. 25) and continue as scheduled the next day, Tuesday, Dec. 26.
Enter to Win — Social Media Giveaways
Twitter Tuesday — Tweet using the hashtag, #RiversTuesday, for a chance to win $50 in free slot play. Every Tuesday, a winner will be randomly chosen. Don’t miss out on your chance to enter — follow @WinBigRivers for weekly reminders.
Wheelhouse Wednesday — Like and add the weekly “Wheelhouse Wednesday” photo to your story on Instagram for a chance to win a $50 dining credit at Wheelhouse. One lucky winner will be selected at random weekly. Follow @riverscasinopgh for more information.
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Party into 2024 at Rivers Casino with gaming promotions, entertainment and more!
$30,000 Jackpot Drawings — Guests who win a taxable jackpot in our High Limit area beginning at 7:50 p.m. on Nov. 29 will receive an entry for the $30,000 High Limit Jackpot Drawings taking place on Sunday, Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. At each drawing, 10 guests will be selected to win a share of $15,000 in Free Slot Play. Eligibility expires at 10:59 p.m. on the date of the drawings.
Free Live Entertainment — Enjoy live music and confetti at midnight! Visit RiversCasino.com/Pittsburgh for more information.
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ABOUT RIVERS CASINO PITTSBURGH
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, located on the city’s North Shore and open 24/7, is one of Western Pennsylvania’s premier gaming and entertainment destinations. Rivers offers over 2,200 slot machines, 95 table games, 55 hybrid gaming seats, and a 30-table poker room—which holds the record for the largest Bad Beat Jackpot in U.S. history (over $1.2 million). Home of BetRivers Sportsbook, Pittsburgh’s first and only licensed sportsbook, Rivers is the spot for any and all sports fans and bettors. Other amenities include a diverse lineup of eight distinct bars and restaurants, including Martorano’s Prime, the Italian-American steakhouse by celebrity cook Steve Martorano, and a 25,000 square foot, second-level Event Center that hosts concerts, weddings, and more. Guests of The Landing Hotel adjacent to the casino have immediate access to the gaming floor. For additional information and current offerings, please visit RiversCasino.com/Pittsburgh.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Griffin Horner
For Rivers Casino Pittsburgh
484-683-5980
griffin@hornercom.com