Promotions

Our Current Promotions

Enjoy exclusive MGM Rewards benefits! Empire City Casino is the ultimate destination for winners like you!

$595,000 HIGH STAKES SHOWDOWN
APRIL 25 – MAY 30
ALL MONTH LONG, SHOW UP FOR THE SHOWDOWNS AND YOUR CHANCE TO WIN BIG.

MGM REWARDS™ MEMBERS:
Receive one FREE entry for the $595,000 High Stakes Showdown drawings.

DAILY – EARN ENTRIES:
Receive one entry for every $0.25 SLOT DOLLARS®
earned between Saturday, April 25 and Saturday, May 30.

THURSDAY
RACE TO THE GOLDEN TICKET
ALL DAY LONG
Earn your ticket straight to the Grand Prize finale.
Top 10 Promo Points earners each Thursday will receive prizes including: $1,000 FREEPLAY®, 100,000 Holiday Gift Shoppe Points, and a Golden Ticket entry into the final 20 Grand Prize contestants.

FRIDAY
SHOWDOWN DRAWINGS
6 P.M. – 10 P.M.
100 winners will be called for our Friday MEGA Prize Wheel featuring FREEPLAY® prizes including trips to The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Park MGM, and Mandalay Bay.

SATURDAY
SHOWDOWN DRAWINGS
100 winners will be called for our Saturday Prize Wheel featuring prizes up to $1,000 FREEPLAY® and trips to The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Park MGM, and Mandalay Bay.

GRAND PRIZE DRAWINGS
SATURDAY, MAY 30 | 10 P.M.
One Grand Prize Winner will drive away with a 2026 Range Rover Evoque.

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.

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Charles Oliveria

See UFC Fighter, Charles Oliveria, live at Empire City Casino on Friday May 8th.
The first 150 people in line can meet him trackside, from 5:15p.m.-6:30p.m.
Then watch him race live at 8:15p.m.

This event is free and open to the public. No reservations are required.

Rewards Your Way.

Your Play. Your Perks. Join MGM Rewards™ and complete the challenge to unlock hundreds in prizes! Your choice of FREEPLAY®, Food Credits, or Gifts. Each visit you can unlock more prizes.

Visit the MGM Rewards desk for complete rules and details.

HIGH STAKES SHOWDOWN
ENTRY MULTIPLIER
MONDAY, MAY 25 − THURSDAY, MAY 28

Drive for the Grand Prize by multiplying your earned entries 5X for the $595,000 High Stakes Showdown Drawings.

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DERBY DAY 2026
SATURDAY, MAY 2

Put on your Derby best and join us at Empire City for a Derby Day filled with thrilling races, high stakes play, and comfort food favorites in The Big Kitchen!
DJ Feenix 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Visit the MGM Rewards™ desk for complete rules and details.

FAST TRACK FORTUNES
SATURDAYS IN MAY

Play with your MGM Rewards™ Card to unlock the Fastrack Fortunes kiosk game up to 5X!

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WINNERS CIRCLE WINDFALL
FRIDAYS IN MAY

Play with your MGM Rewards™ Card to unlock the Winners’ Circle Windfall kiosk game up to 5X!

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MORE MUSIC MAY
SUNDAYS & THURSDAYS

We’re bringing back the live hits for a limited time on Sundays and Thursdays this May!

SALSA SUNDAYS
8 P.M. - 10:30 P.M.

TRIBUTE BAND THURSDAYS
8 P.M. - 10:30 P.M.

Visit our Entertainment page for the full line up.

TREAT YOURSELF KIOSK GAME
SUNDAY, MAY 10

EARN $3 SLOT DOLLARS® to unlock the Treat Yourself Kiosk Game, up to 3X!
WIN:
Gift Cards | SLOT DOLLARS® | $595,000 High Stakes Showdown entries and up to $1,000 FREEPLAY®!

MGM Rewards Members must be present to participate and win. Visit the MGM Rewards desk for complete rules and details.

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KEEP CALM & SHOP ON
WEDNESDAYS

Play with your MGM Rewards™ Card to earn up to $180 in Gift Card or FREEPLAY® value each date. Visit any MGM Rewards Kiosk to select your preference.

MGM Rewards™ Members must be present to participate. Must have valid email on file. Earned offers may be redeemed at an MGM Rewards™ Kiosk. Gift Card value redeemable as digital Gift Card. Gift Card value may be delivered up to 72 hours following each date. Visit the MGM Rewards desk for complete rules and details.

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MEMORIAL DAY BONUS
MONDAY, MAY 25

EARN SLOT DOLLARS® to unlock a Memorial Day Bonus, up to 5X!

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PACIFIC ISLANDER SPECIALS
SATURDAY, MAY 23 - MONDAY, MAY 25

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a little island flair!
Enjoy our tropical Pacific Islander specials at The Big Kitchen!

Visit the MGM Rewards™ Desk for complete rules and details.

EMPIRE CITY’S 2026 SUMMER BLOCK PARTY
JUNE 26 • 5 P.M. − 10 P.M.

Start summer with a bang at Empire City’s Block Party!
Save the date and don’t miss it!

Visit the MGM Rewards desk for complete rules and details.

EARN BIGGER BONUS
MONDAYS, MAY 4, 11, AND 18

Play with your MGM Rewards™ Card and earn FREEPLAY® offers up to 4X!

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COLLECT THE SET
SUNDAYS IN MAY

RECEIVE an invitation or EARN $3 SLOT DOLLARS®
PRINT your Collect The 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
10 A.M. for Gold, Platinum, & NOIR Members.

FEATURING THE STYLE STAPLES SET:
Wristwatch | Clutch | Crossbody | Tote Bag | Handbag

FEATURING ITEMS FROM NAUTICA AND TAHARI!

Offer valid for addressee only. Gifts are issued on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Member must be present to claim. Product may vary from photograph (gifts might not be distributed in the order listed). Valid only at Empire City Casino. Must redeem before 9:00 p.m. to receive gift. Members may receive an invitation or be required to earn SLOT DOLLARS® to receive a gift. Must have a valid state or federal ID to redeem all physical promotion items. SLOT DOLLARS® must be earned on the promotional date of redemption. Visit the MGM Rewards Desk for complete details.

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