JUMP INTO OCTOBER WITH RIVERS CASINO PITTSBURGH: JEEP GLADIATOR® GIVEAWAY, SPECIAL CHEF-CURATED DINNERS AT MARTORANO’S AND DOUBLE THE UFC ACTION
Pittsburgh — Oct. 1, 2025 — Fall has officially arrived on the North Shore, and Rivers Casino Pittsburgh is celebrating with another action-packed month of excitement.
Football fans can try their luck in the Game Day Tailgate Giveaway, where one lucky casino guest will drive home in a shiny new 2025 Jeep, and foodies will find exclusive menus at Martorano’s Prime during two separate dinner events.
With thrilling giveaways, gourmet dinners and live sports action, there’s something for everyone at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh this autumn.
Game Day Tailgate Giveaway – Win a 2025 Jeep Gladiator®
Football season is here, and one Rivers Casino guest will win a new Jeep Gladiator in our Game Day Tailgate Giveaway.
From today through Friday, Oct. 24, Rush Rewards members will receive one entry with every five Tier Points earned, with 5X entries available on Tuesdays.
Qualifying drawings will take place outside the Gift Giveaway Center on:
Friday, Oct. 3
Saturday, Oct. 11
Saturday, Oct. 18
Friday, Oct. 24 (finale drawing)
Drawing times are 4, 5, 6 and 7 p.m. on qualifying drawing days. At each drawing, 10 winners will receive $250 in Free Slot Play and an invitation to enter the Oct. 24 finale giveaway.
The finale drawing takes place on Friday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m. Ten finalists will each choose blindly from a lineup of mystery prizes, with one revealing the grand prize: a 2025 Jeep Gladiator.
Jackpot Radar: Glorious Pai Gow Payout in Sight and More
Pai Gow Poker Jackpot Hovers at $1M
After recently topping $1 million, Rivers’ Pai Gow Poker jackpot gave one lucky player a taste of the big prize. A recent winning-hand payout brought the total down to $932,000, but it’s already climbing back toward seven figures. Any hand could turn someone into a millionaire.
This isn’t the first time Rivers has witnessed Pai Gow history in the making. In 2022, the casino set a world record when a $1.2 million jackpot was hit. Then, in January 2024, Rivers beat its own record with a $1.39 million win — again breaking what was the world record at the time.
Table Games Hot Seat Drawings
Feeling lucky at the tables? Join us on Thursday, Oct. 23, and Thursday, Oct. 30, for Table Games Hot Seat Drawings from 7 to 11 p.m. Every 30 minutes, three lucky guests actively playing with their Rush Rewards Players Club Card at any qualifying table game will be selected to win $250 in cash.
New Member Offer: Play More, on Us!
Join Rivers Casino Pittsburgh’s Rush Rewards program and start winning right away. New members receive $10 in Free Slot Play just for signing up, plus the chance to earn up to $1,000 in Free Slot Play. It’s easy — every 100 Tier Points you earn equals $10 in Free Slot Play. Be sure to swipe your players card at a promotional kiosk on your enrollment day to get started. Full details are available at the Rush Rewards Players Club.
Fall Dining for the Win
Exclusive Pairing Dinners at Martorano’s Prime
This October, Martorano’s Prime is inviting guests to join us for two exclusive chef-curated pairing dinners featuring seasonal dishes and top-shelf spirits. The Milagro Tequila Dinner will be held on Thursday, Oct. 9, followed by the Michter’s Bourbon Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 23. Both events take place from 6 to 8 p.m. and are $110 per person.
Each dinner features a four-course menu, designed to complement the featured spirit:
Tequila Dinner Pairing Menu
Starter: Chilean Seabass Ceviche — Long hots, red onion, basil and lime oil
Appetizer: Autumn Salad — Romaine, apples, roasted delicata, soppressata and tequila vinaigrette
Main Course: Grilled New York Strip — Served with brown butter gnocchi, roasted asparagus and poached crab meat
Dessert: Lemon Margarita Sorbet — Vanilla sponge cake and fresh berries
Bourbon Dinner Pairing Menu
Starter: Bourbon and Peach Pork Belly — Parsnip puree
Appetizer: Fall Fig Salad — Mixed greens, fresh figs, Neuske’s Applewood Smoked Bacon and Auricchio provolone
Main Course: Grilled Prime Ribeye — Sinatra style, mushrooms, shrimp and butternut squash risotto
Dessert: Orange Panna Cotta — White chocolate crunch and candied orange
Martorano’s Prime will open for regular dinner service immediately following each event. Reservations are required and can be made via OpenTable.
Get It While It’s Hot: Mian Debuts Two New Dishes
Mian is turning up the heat, unveiling two exciting new additions to its regular, Asian-inspired menu. Casino guests can now spice things up with the Spicy Szechuan Pepper Chicken, featuring tempura chicken thigh, sweet chili sauce, bamboo shoots and crispy fried onions, or indulge in the rich and savory Roasted Duck Breast with Mixed Vegetables, a 10-ounce slow-roasted duck breast glazed with a spicy barbecue sauce and served alongside seasonal vegetables. Both dishes promise all-new, bold flavors that you won’t want to miss.
Please visit RiversCasino.com/Pittsburgh for more info.
Wheelhouse Bar & Grill Kitchen Gets an Upgrade
Renovations continue at one of Rivers Casino Pittsburgh’s favorite casual dining spots. Wheelhouse Bar & Grill began its kitchen remodel in late July, with exciting updates expected to be complete by November 2025.
The remodel is limited to the kitchen area, so guests can expect the same welcoming atmosphere and dining experience throughout the renovation period.
Stay tuned for more updates as we count down to the grand reopening of Wheelhouse Bar & Grill!
Upcoming Headliners in The Event Center
’90s Hits & Xmas Riffs with Ezra Ray Hart – Thursday, Nov. 20
Three of modern rock’s most recognizable voices come together for an unforgettable evening when Ezra Ray Hart – ’90s Hits & Xmas Riffs hits the stage at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh. Ezra Ray Hart will perform in The Event Center on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $29 and are on sale now.
Ezra Ray Hart is a dynamic supergroup music collaboration featuring three iconic frontmen: Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray, Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra and Emerson Hart of Tonic.
DJ Pauly D – Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026
The shore party is coming to Pittsburgh! DJ Pauly D, the internationally known DJ and reality TV icon, is bringing his high-energy set back to Rivers Casino Pittsburgh. He’ll hit The Event Center stage on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at 9 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and start at $45.
October DJs – BetRivers Sportsbook
Visit BetRivers Sportsbook in October to hear live DJs every weekend in the BetRivers Sportsbook booth Fridays and Saturdays from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
October BetRivers Sportsbook Lineup
Friday, Oct. 3 — DJ Cake
Saturday, Oct. 4 — DJ Rambo
Friday, Oct. 10 — TJ the DJ
Saturday, Oct. 11 — DJ Rambo
Friday, Oct. 17 — TJ the DJ
Saturday, Oct. 18 — DJ Cake
Friday, Oct. 24 — DJ Cake
Saturday, Oct. 25 — DJ Steve Spin
Upcoming Events at the BetRivers Sportsbook
UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 – Saturday, Oct. 4
Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira, live from Las Vegas, will be shown in the BetRivers Sportsbook on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 8 p.m. Eastern time.
UFC 321: Aspinall vs. Gane – Saturday, Oct. 25
Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane, live from Abu Dhabi, will be shown in the BetRivers Sportsbook on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 10 a.m. Eastern time.
Bets include but are not limited to straight bets, parlays, totals and in-game betting. Kiosks are open 24/7, and writer windows are open during select times. Please visit RiversCasino.com/Pittsburgh for reservations and more watch-and-wager information.
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 of drawings for Free Slot Play, giveaways, food and travel 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, 47 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