Promotions
Our Current Promotions
Enjoy exclusive MGM Rewards benefits! Empire City Casino is the ultimate destination for winners like you!
$515,000 DERBY DASH
APRIL 26 – MAY 31
$515,000 IN PRIZES INCLUDING TWO AUDI Q5S!
MGM REWARDS™ MEMBERS:
Receive one FREE entry for the $515,000 Derby Dash Drawings.
DAILY – EARN ENTRIES:
Earn one drawing entry for every $0.25 SLOT DOLLARS® earned between Saturday, April 26 and Saturday, May 31.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY – WEEKLY DRAWINGS:
Every hour from 6 P.M. – 9 P.M. at the Entertainment Lounge.
100 winners will be drawn each night for FREEPLAY® prizes.
TWO GRAND PRIZE DRAWINGS:
FRIDAY, MAY 30 AND SATURDAY, MAY 31
10 P.M. in the Entertainment Lounge.
20 winners will be drawn for prizes including FREEPLAY® and a Audi Q5 SUV!
MGM Rewards™ Members must be present to participate and win. Members must activate entries by recording play within 2 hours of each drawing. Visit the MGM Rewards Desk for complete rules and details.
$140,000 RACE TO RICHES TOURNAMENTS
THURSDAYS
Open to all Gold, Platinum, and NOIR MGM Rewards™ Members.
REGISTRATION:
RECEIVE an invitation OR EARN $8 SLOT DOLLARS® to register.
VISIT the Entertainment Lounge AND REGISTER for a session time each Thursday starting at 2 p.m.
THURSDAY – WEEKLY TOURNAMENTS:
Afternoon Tournaments | 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Evening Tournaments | 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Compete for prizes up to $2,500 CASH!
2ND CHANCE DRAWING:
Thursday, May 29
10 p.m. at the Entertainment Lounge
EARN ENTRIES:
RECEIVE one entry for every $1 SLOT DOLLAR® earned on the promotional date. Entries expire on the same day.
3 winners will be drawn for amazing prizes of up to $3,000 CASH!
Earn one (1) Slot Series Medallion for every two (2) tournaments participated. Player’s tier must be valid at the time of the event. MGM Rewards™ Members must be present to participate and win. Members must activate entries by recording play within 2 hours of each drawing. Registration availability is issued on a first-come, first-served basis, until session times are filled. If any participant does not appear for their session, make-up is not guaranteed.
DERBY DAY
SATURDAY, MAY 3
Wear your Derby best and race on over to Empire City for a Derby Day full of Horses, High stakes, and Hearty Specials in The Big Kitchen!
Look out for a full schedule of offers via email. Verify your email at any MGM Rewards™ Kiosk or at the MGM Rewards™ Desk so you don’t miss out!
Visit the MGM Rewards™ desk for complete rules and details.
EMPIRE CITY CASINO’S CULTURE CONCERT SERIES
FRIDAY, JUNE 6 • 5:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
ENTERTAINMENT LOUNGE
Get ready to sing, dance, and celebrate traditional Albanian music with singer, Gezim Nika performing live at Empire City.
SATURDAY, JUNE 14 • 5:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
ENTERTAINMENT LOUNGE
Feel the beat, move your feet, and let the steel drums sing with sweet Caribbean sounds featuring Therapi Band!
EMPIRE CITY CASINO BLOOD DRIVE
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025
1 P.M. – 7 P.M.
EMPIRE CITY CASINO • 2ND FLOOR
Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts is partnering with the New York Blood Center to host an on-site community blood drive.
Roll up your sleeves and donate!
Blood Donors are urgently needed.
*Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome if space permits
Schedule your appointment visiting
bit.ly/2025ECCBloodDrive or call 1.800.933.2566
Donors Presenting:
• Please remember to eat, drink, and bring your donor ID card or ID with name and photo.
Please contact NYBC for questions regarding medical eligibility and travel at (800)688-0900 or visit our website at
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EXCLUSIVES
ENTRY MULTIPLIER
MAY 23 – MAY 25
Multiply your entries up to 20X each date, for the $515,000 Derby Dash Grand Prize drawings!
PACIFIC ISLANDER SPECIALS:
MONDAY, MAY 26
Memorial Day just got tastier!
Dive into island flavor with Pacific Islander specials in the Big Kitchen!
MEMORIAL DAY BONUS:
MONDAY, MAY 26
Earn SLOT DOLLARS® with your MGM Rewards™ Card and swipe your card at any MGM Rewards Kiosk to unlock the Memorial Day Bonus kiosk games up to 5X!
PROGRESSIVE PAYOUT DRAWINGS:
MONDAY, MAY 26
Earn SLOT DOLLARS® with your MGM Rewards™ Card and reach SLOT DOLLAR® goal collectively as a floor to unlock Progressive Payout drawings at 6:00pm and 10:00pm.
Visit the MGM Rewards™ desk for complete rules and details.
LUCKY LOOT
FRIDAYS and SATURDAYS
Earn SLOT DOLLARS® with your MGM Rewards™ Card and swipe your card at any MGM Rewards Kiosk to unlock the Lucky Loot kiosk games up to 5X!
Visit the MGM Rewards™ desk for complete rules and details.
MOM’S NIGHT OUT
FRIDAY, MAY 9 AND SATURDAY, MAY 10
Spoil mom with the treat she deserves!
Book a table at The Pub to enjoy our exclusive Mother's Day weekend dishes.
Visit the MGM Rewards™ desk for complete rules and details.
CINCO SPECIALS
MONDAY, MAY 5
Let’s taco ‘bout Cinco de Mayo!
Check out our Big Kitchen specials and savor a fiesta of tastiness on your plate!
Visit the MGM Rewards™ desk for complete rules and details.
SCRATCH AND WIN
THURSDAYS • 10 A.M. – 10 P.M.
EARN SLOT DOLLARS® to receive your choice of one New York Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket OR one FREEPLAY® voucher each date.
PRINT Scratch and Win receipt at any MGM Rewards™ Kiosk.
REDEEM Scratch and Win receipt at the MGM Rewards Desk from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
PLUS, earn additional SLOT DOLLARS® to unlock more Scratch and Win tickets.
Win up to $180 in New York Lottery Scratch-offs or$180 FREEPLAY®!
MGM Rewards members must be present to participate and win. SLOT DOLLARS® must be earned on the promotional date of redemption.
EARN UP STEP UP
TUESDAYS
Play with your MGM Rewards™ Card to earn FREEPLAY® each date.
MGM Rewards™ Members must earn AND visit an MGM Rewards Kiosk on the promotional date to participate. FREEPLAY® earned during this promotion EXPIRES the same day it is redeemed.
COLLECT THIS SET
SUNDAYS IN MAY
RECEIVE an invitation or EARN $3 SLOT DOLLARS®
PRINT your Collect THIS Set Kiosk Receipt.
PICK-UP a different gift each week.
VISIT the Red Room every Sunday in May, 11 A.M. – 9 P.M. to collect the whole set
VIP-ONLY EARLY ENTRY HOURS
10 A.M. – 11 A.M. for Gold, Platinum, & NOIR Members.
Featuring the Badgley Mischka Set:
Lady Satchel Bag
Wallet
Clutch/Chain Shoulder Bag
Bangle Watch
Gifts are issued on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Product may vary from photograph. Member must be present to claim. Members may receive an invitation or be required to earn SLOT DOLLARS® to receive a gift. Visit the MGM Rewards™ Desk for complete rules and details.
COLLECT THAT SET
WEDNESDAYS IN MAY
RECEIVE an invitation or EARN $3 SLOT DOLLARS®
PRINT your Collect THAT Set Kiosk Receipt.
PICK-UP a different gift each week.
VISIT the Red Room every Wednesday in May, 1 P.M. – 8 P.M. to collect the whole set.
VIP-ONLY EARLY ENTRY HOURS
12 P.M. – 1 P.M. for Gold, Platinum, & NOIR Members.
Featuring the Rest & Relaxation Set:
Foot Spa
Luxury Spa Robe
Bath Towel Set
LED Face Mask
Gifts are issued on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Product may vary from photograph. Member must be present to claim. Members may receive an invitation or be required to earn SLOT DOLLARS® to receive a gift. Visit the MGM Rewards™ Desk for complete rules and details.
EARN BIGGER BONUS
SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS
MGM Rewards™ Members earn SLOT DOLLARS® and swipe your card at any MGM Rewards Kiosk to unlock FREEPLAY® offers up to 4X!
Visit the MGM Rewards™ desk for complete rules and details.
MORE DISCOUNTS ON MORE DAYS!
MONDAY - THURSDAY
12 P.M. – 6 P.M.
All MGM Rewards™ Tiers now receive discounts up to 50% off in The Big Kitchen.
Discounts by Tier:
Sapphire: 5% Off
Pearl: 10% Off
Gold: 25% Off
Platinum:30% Off
Noir: 50% Off
Slot Dollars For FREEPLAY®
Member Benefit.
Earn Slot Dollars. Redeem for FREEPLAY®.