Rush Street Gaming’s Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady has entered into a new sponsorship deal with the New York Racing Association (NYRA).
The agreement designates Rivers Casino as the official casino partner of Saratoga Race Course and the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, as well as the presenting sponsor of the Grade 1, $750,000 New York.
Highlighted by the 156th edition of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday 8 June, the 2024 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival will begin on Thursday June 6 and continues through Sunday June 9.
The four-day Festival at Saratoga Race Course will include 24 stakes races with purses exceeding $10.1 million, the highest purse levels and number of stakes offered since the launch of the multi day Belmont Stakes Racing Festival in 2014.
The New York presented by Rivers Casino will headline day two of the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival on Friday June 7.
In addition, Rivers Casino will become the presenting sponsor of The Backyard at Saratoga Race Course, with the Rivers Casino Backyard featuring branding and activations highlighting the gaming and entertainment options available at the Casino and Resort located in Schenectady, just a short drive from Saratoga.
“We’re incredibly honored to be an official casino partner with NYRA for the Belmont Stakes and the Saratoga Race Course summer meet,” said Rivers Casino & Resort general manager Joe Lodise. “This partnership celebrates the rich heritage of the track and the Belmont Stakes, and fits perfectly with our commitment to provide the very best in gaming and entertainment.
“We’re beyond thrilled to have Rivers Casino showcased throughout the iconic grounds and look forward to all the exciting racing.”
Rivers Casino will also become the presenting sponsor of Military Appreciation Day at Saratoga Race Course, which will take place on Thursday August 22.
“NYRA thanks Rivers Casino and Resort for its support of New York horse racing,” said NYRA director of corporate partnerships Tyler Lippard. “This will be a truly historic summer season Upstate, and Rivers Casino & Resort is a Capital Region partner well aware of the reach and impact of Saratoga Race Course. We look forward to a strong partnership.”