Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady

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Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady is located in Upstate New York and is adjacent to the mixed-use residential, retail, hotel and entertainment amenities of Mohawk Harbor and its 50-dock harbor. In addition to the gaming amenities, The six-floor, 165-room Landing Hotel connects directly with the casino by a grand entryway, and features an outside patio, a sun room adjacent to a lobby bar, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Rivers Schenectady also includes a multipurpose Event Center space. Guests can choose from fine dining to quick bites each option with its own range of concepts and flavors. Local favorite and 52-year Capital Region staple, Mallozzi Restaurant Group, operates all five restaurants at Rivers Schenectady.

The venue's 50,000 square foot gaming floor boasts 1,150 of the hottest slots around, along with 67 gaming tables featuring classics like Blackjack, Craps, and Roulette, as well as other specialty games including but not limited to Heads Up Hold Em and Pai Gow Poker. Guests will also find a 15-table poker room at the casino, featuring non-stop action, regular tournament play, monthly promotions, and 24-hour food service. The luxury Rivers Sportsbook has 14 self-serve betting kiosks available 24/7, and 6 betting windows staffed with sportsbook writers. 

Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady is one of 4 properties owned by Rush Street Gaming, LLC.

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Rivers Casino Poker Room

Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady's 15-table poker room features regular tournament play, monthly & daily promotions, such as Daily High Hand Giveaways, and food service. Enroll in Rush Rewards Player’s Club and you can earn points by playing the slots, table games or poker, which can be redeemed for everything from free slot play and free monthly gifts to discounted and free food offers. 

Dining & Restaurants

Johnny’s To Go

• Serving: Italian

If you love Johnny's in Downtown Schenectady, you'll love Johnny's To Go, where guests can choose from a selection of favorites, such as Chicken Parm and Lasagna, right from the original downtown menu. Grab a Meatball Sub at Johnny's To Go 7 days a week. 

Flipt

• Serving: American

Not the average burger joint, Flips serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hungry guests can choose from dishes like Bananas Foster French Toast, Steak & Eggs and Omelets for breakfast and build-your-own burgers, hot dogs, wings, sandwiches, sides and more. Breakfast menu available daily from 8am to 11am and lunch & dinner from 11am to 2am. *Hours subject to change.

Mian

• Serving: Asian

Mian serves up a wide array of  Asian favorites such as tasty appetizers like Crab Rangoon and Chef Specialty Dumplings, as well as soups, family-style meals and popular entrees like General's Chicken, Walnut Shrimp, Moo Goo Gai Pan, Fried Rice and Orange Sesame. 

Dukes Chophouse

• Serving: Steakhouse

Named for Schenectady icon Tony “The Duke” DeLorenzo, Dukes Chophouse serves a selection of USDA Prime cuts, fresh seafood, a fine wine selection and more in a casual and comfortable setting. Locate just steps from the casino floor, seating for upwards of 100 guests and a private dining room, Dukes is the place to be. Bar hours differ from dinner hours. Located in the restaurant, Dukes Lounge offers the same superior dining experience as well as an outdoor patio with amazing river views. 

 

Vila Italia

• Serving: Pastries, Gourmet Coffee

Satisfy your sweet tooth or craving for pastries and cookies that Villa Italia's flagship downtown location is known for, along with customer-favorite specialty treats like the signature "Naughty" (adult) beverages and always fresh specialty coffee. 

 

 

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Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Event Center

Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady's Ballroom can accommodate everything from large corporate events to smaller, more intimate functions. The 10,000 sq ft Grand Ballroom features over 4,000 sq ft of pre-function space and more than 9,000 sq ft of outdoor terrace space. For smaller gatherings, there are up to five intimate rooms, ranging in size from 1,000 to 3,000 sq ft. Meanwhile, the Event Center plays host to local and headlining acts, comedians, live music and sporting events, special events and more!

Van Slyck's

Situated adjacent to the casino floor, Van Slyck's is the perfect place to grab a drink with friends, have a quick bite or catch some live music and sporting events. Not your everyday average entertainment lounge, Van Slyck's features a full-service bar that serves craft beers and specialty cocktails, as well as gaming and more. Open 7 days a week. 

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