FOOTBALL FEVER, A MENU REFRESH AT MARTORANO’S PRIME AND ANOTHER SIP & SOCIAL GIVEAWAY THIS OCTOBER AT RIVERS CASINO PITTSBURGH
Plus, ‘Season of Winning’ continues with $5,000 cash drawings after two big September jackpots
Pittsburgh — Oct. 1, 2026 — October is here, and Rivers Casino Pittsburgh is ready with football watch parties at BetRivers Sportsbook, an updated menu at Martorano’s Prime and another designer giveaway at Sip & Social on Oct. 21.
“Season of Winning” also powers on after a big September that included a $702,602 Mississippi Stud jackpot and a $1.15 million Pai Gow Poker Progressive win, with $5,000 cash drawings and more on the way this month.
‘Season of Winning’ Delivers Two Big Jackpots in September
$702K Royal Flush Caps Off the Month
On Wednesday, Sept. 30, a Mississippi Stud player at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh was dealt a royal flush in spades, triggering the full progressive payout of $702,602 — a fitting finish to a month of big wins at the casino.
The Rivers Casino team congratulates the guest on a royal end to September and can’t wait to see who hits it big next in October.
Rivers Crowns New Pai Gow Millionaire: $1.15M Jackpot Hits
After months of climbing, Rivers Casino’s Pai Gow Poker Progressive jackpot finally paid out. On Tuesday, Sept. 15, one lucky guest was dealt a seven-card straight flush to win $1,155,260, plus a $5,000 Fortune Bonus.
Now at $272,717.65, the progressive is beginning to climb again, and the next big winner could be sitting at our tables.
Pittsburgh Football Takes Over BetRivers Sportsbook
Back-to-Back Watch Parties – Oct. 1 and 2
Pittsburgh football fans have two nights of prime-time action to look forward to this week at BetRivers Sportsbook. Tonight, Thursday, Oct. 1, Pittsburgh’s pro team hits the road to take on its longtime Cleveland rival, with kickoff at 8:15 p.m. The action continues Friday, Oct. 2, as local college ball travels to Blacksburg, Virginia, for a 7 p.m. kickoff.
Booths are available for purchase both nights, with back-row seating also available on Thursday. Booth guests can order from a game-day menu of shareable favorites that serve eight, including 50-piece wing platters, ultimate nachos, buffalo chicken dip and cheesesteaks. For reservations, visit RiversCasino.com/Pittsburgh.
Football Watch Parties – All October
Catch all your favorite football teams in action this October at BetRivers Sportsbook, Rivers Casino’s premier destination for all things Pittsburgh sports. Pro and college football games will be shown all month long.
Tables and chairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis; lounge chairs and booths are available by reservation only. Visit RiversCasino.com/Pittsburgh for more information or to reserve your seat today.
Fresh for Fall: Martorano’s Prime Refreshes Its Menu
Martorano’s Prime is welcoming the new season with a revamped menu, adding new dishes and sides alongside the Italian American steakhouse classics guests already love. Highlights include:
Gorgonzola Wedge: Iceberg lettuce, Nueske’s bacon, pickled red onion, cherry tomatoes, Gorgonzola dressing, Balsamic reduction
Shrimp & Crab Scampi: Black tiger shrimp and colossal lump crab in a white wine lemon butter sauce over linguine
Chicken Sicilian: Cherry peppers, mushrooms and olives in a white wine sauce
New sides include a Steakhouse Baked Potato, the Martorano Baked Potato and a seasonal vegetable. Fan-favorite Lobster Mac & Cheese, first revived in March during Retro Rivers, is also back — this time for good.
To view the full menu, visit RiversCasino.com/Pittsburgh. Reservations are recommended but not required and can be made at OpenTable.com.
More Designer Prizes at Sip & Social – Oct. 21 and Nov. 18
Rivers Casino’s monthly Sip & Social continues this fall on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Martorano’s Prime. Guests can enjoy specialty cocktails, a live DJ and riverfront views, plus another luxury designer giveaway.
This time, even the menu is dressed in designer labels. Martorano’s all-new Sip & Social small plates include The Chanel Caesar & Prada Pillows, a Caesar salad paired with Borgatti ravioli; The Red Sole Caprese Crostini, topped with burrata; and Gucci Gravy, braised ribs and ricotta gnocchi.
One lucky winner will choose their prize from a catalog of Jimmy Choo shoes, Louis Vuitton purses and other authentic designer accessories from Gucci, Celine, Tiffany & Co. and more.
Another Sip & Social is already set for Wednesday, Nov. 18. Reservations are required; visit RiversCasino.com/Pittsburgh for more information.
Upcoming Headliners in The Event Center
Gene Simmons Band – Friday, March 12, 2027
Get ready for a real rock legend to bring down the house when the Gene Simmons Band delivers its signature arena-rock experience to The Event Center at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh at 8 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2027. Tickets for the performance are on sale now, starting at $19.
‘Tom Segura: Preposterous’ – Thursday, May 20, and Friday, May 21, 2027
One of the biggest names in the comedy business, Tom Segura, announced the first leg of his new stand-up comedy tour, “Tom Segura: Preposterous.” Segura is coming to Pittsburgh at The Event Center at Rivers Casino Thursday, May 20, and Friday, May 21, 2027; tickets and all tour dates can be found at TomSegura.com/Tour. Tickets on-sale Friday, Oct. 2.
October DJs – BetRivers Sportsbook
Visit BetRivers Sportsbook in October to hear live DJs every weekend, Fridays and Saturdays from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
October BetRivers Sportsbook DJ Lineup
Friday, Oct. 2 — TJ the DJ
Saturday, Oct. 3 — DJ Hypnotyza
Friday, Oct. 9 — TJ the DJ
Saturday, Oct. 10 — DJ Zimmie
Friday, Oct. 16 — TJ the DJ
Saturday, Oct. 17 — DJ Jan Jursa
Friday, Oct. 23 — DJ Rambo
Saturday, Oct. 24 — DJ Hypnotyza
Friday, Oct. 30 — DJ Digital Dave
Saturday, Oct. 31 — DJ Jan Jursa
Upcoming BetRivers Sportsbook Events
UFC 332: Silva vs. Wang – Saturday, Oct. 3
Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong, live from Salt Lake City, will be shown at BetRivers Sportsbook on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 9 p.m. Please visit RiversCasino.com/Pittsburgh for reservations and more watch-and-wager information.
UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev – Saturday, Oct. 24
BetRivers Sportsbook will also show Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev, live from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Reservations and watch-and-wager details are available at RiversCasino.com/Pittsburgh.
Keep the Streak Alive: ‘Season of Winning’ Carries Into October
$5,000 Cash Kickoff Tier Drawings – Saturday, Oct. 3
October’s “Season of Winning” festivities open with $5,000 Cash Kickoff Tier Drawings on Saturday, Oct. 3, featuring a separate drawing for each Rush Rewards tier.
Rush Rewards Club members receive one free entry, plus an additional entry for every five Tier Points earned starting at 6 a.m. that day. Guests must activate their entries at a promotional kiosk beginning one hour before their tier’s drawing — 4 p.m. for Gold Tier members, 5 p.m. for Platinum Tier members and 6 p.m. for Black Tier members.
At each drawing, 10 guests will be called to choose a briefcase and reveal their prize, with a top prize of $5,000 cash and additional Free Slot Play prizes up for grabs.
Pittsburgh Party Pit Hot Seat Drawings
Rivers Casino’s “Season of Winning” rolls into October, and Pittsburgh Party Pit Hot Seat Drawings are back for another month of chances to play Plinko for prizes.
Every Thursday in October, one Rush Rewards Club member actively using their Players Card at a table game in the Party Pit will be randomly selected every 30 minutes from 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Each winner will then drop a chip in Plinko to reveal their prize with a chance at the top prize of $1,000 cash each week.
Happy Hour Hot Table Drawings
Fridays in October bring a new way to win with Happy Hour Hot Table Drawings, and this time the whole table can get in on the fun.
Every Friday in October, one Rush Rewards Club member actively using their Players Card at a table game will be randomly selected every 30 minutes from 5 to 8 p.m. The selected player will receive $100 in Table Games Match Play, and everyone else playing at their table with a Players Card will receive $50 in Table Games Match Play.
New Member Offer: Play More on Us!
Join Rivers Casino Pittsburgh’s Rush Rewards program and start winning right away. Just for signing up, new members receive $10 in Free Slot Play, plus the chance to play and earn up to $1,000 Free Slot Play. Full details are available at the Rush Rewards Players Club.
For more information on Rivers Casino Pittsburgh’s Rush Rewards program and how to enroll, please visit RiversCasino.com/Pittsburgh.
October Gaming Promotions
This month and every month, Rivers Casino Pittsburgh offers daily promotions, incentives and opportunities around the gaming floor to play and win. Rush Rewards members receive notices regularly by mail and email about drawings for Free Slot Play, giveaways, food and hotel offers, cash drawings and more. For a current list of gaming floor promotions, poker room tournaments and table games action, visit RiversCasino.com/Pittsburgh.
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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 1,900 slot machines, 89 table games, 24 hybrid gaming seats, and a 26-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