Rivers Casino Announces August Events & Promotions

DES PLAINES, Ill., Aug, 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Escape the heat at Rivers Casino with exciting gaming promotions, events and entertainment all month long. 

Go Topless! - Participate in our Go Topless Giveaway drawings on select Fridays at 8pm for your chance to drive away in a BMW Roadster Z4.  Entries are earned from Monday at 9am through Friday at 7pm each week.  Guests must activate on Fridays by earning at least one point by 7pm.  One winner will receive a BMW Roadster Z4 (cash option is available). 

$500 New Member Payback. - Not a Rush Rewards player's club member yet?  Now is your chance to sign up for a Rush Rewards card and get repaid for any slot losses on your first trip, up to $500!  Visit Rush Rewards for more details.

Cubs First Pitch Giveaway – Have you always wanted to throw out the first pitch at a major league baseball game?  Now's your chance!  Visit Rush Rewards between August 1 and August 25 to receive your free daily entry.  On Saturday, August 25^th at 6pm, we'll announce the winner, who will throw out a ceremonial first pitch at the Chicago Cubs/San Francisco Giants game on August 31^st.  But that's not all!  The winner will also get a suite for 15 guests for the game!  Must be present to win.

We've got even more excitement all month long in Cube. 

Lucky Star Karaoke Contest – Let your inner Material Girl shine in our Lucky Star Karaoke contest on Sundays, August 5^th, 12^th and 19^th between 8pm and 10pm in Cube.  Registration begins at 7:30pm and the first 20 guests to sign up each week will karaoke in front of a panel of judges.  Costumes are encouraged!  The top four contestants each week will advance to the final round on Sunday, August 26^th when special guest judge Gary Spears from K-Hits 104.3FM and our other judges will decide who wins a pair of suite tickets to see Madonna LIVE at The United Center on Thursday, September 20^th.

New Cube Menu – Cube debuts their newest selection of bites including Tuna Tartar, diced fresh raw Ahi tuna tossed with cucumbers, avocado in a ginger ponzu sauce served with fried wonton chips ($15) and Beef Skirt Steak Satays served with a garlic sesame marinade ($10). 

Rivers Casino is also proud to introduce Rivers Ale a locally brewed Blonde Ale made exclusively for the Casino using Canadian 2-row Pale malt and Centennial hops.  Rivers Ale is unfiltered and made in small specialty batches at the Wild Onion Brewing Company.

Cube Entertainment – Stop by Cube in August to hear your favorite local bands & DJ's!

Cube is also proud to present top DJ's every Thursday from 12am – 2am, Fridays from 12am – 4am & Saturdays from 9pm - 4am.

About Rivers Casino:

Rivers Casino is the newest gaming destination in the State of Illinois.  The state-of-art 147,000 sq. ft. facility has 1,050 of the newest slots and 50 exciting table games. Rivers boasts seven dining options offering guests several food and beverage options as well as entertainment. With easy access from the north, south, east and west of Chicagoland, Rivers Casino is mere minutes away. For more information visit www.playrivers.com. Must be 21. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537).

SOURCE Rivers Casino