Open 24 hours a day. This family-friendly property is owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians on 100 acres surrounded by beautiful coastal dunes and forests. Three Rivers Casino Resort offers free bus service from Eugene, Springfield, Veneta and Mapleton to the casino four days a week.

There’s no valet parking. The buffet is shut down. Everybody has to wear a face mask. And there’s no poker.

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But two casinos in western Pennsylvania reopened this week after almost three months locked down due to the coronavirus pandemic, and COVID-19 restrictions did not deter customers with a pent-up desire to gamble.

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“We had about 2 1/2 times our normal Tuesday volume,” said Bill Keena, general manager of Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, which reopened Tuesday along with the Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Washington, Pa. A third property, the Lady Luck Casino Nemacolin, is set to reopen Friday.

Kevin O’Toole, the executive director of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, told the board Wednesday that the reopenings went well.

“Both casinos complied with requirements to limit patronage to no more than 50% capacity,” he said. Casino executives reported almost universal compliance with rules requiring cleanliness and social distancing.

The gaming board last month issued minimum protocols for casino operators to follow as they reopen. The experience of the western Pennsylvania casinos will set the stage for the gradual reopening of the state’s other nine casinos when those parts of the state enter the “green' phase of Gov. Tom Wolf’s three-phase reopening plan. It’s still unclear when the four casinos in the Philadelphia area will reopen.

The shutdown of the state’s 12 operating casinos and three off-track betting parlors has devastated the industry and cut off a lucrative source of tax revenue for the state. State regulated gaming generates more than $1.5 billion in tax revenue during a typical year, but that was reduced to a small flow from online gaming.

Keena said employees from the Pittsburgh casino’s sister property, Rivers Casino Philadelphia, were on hand in Pittsburgh Tuesday to observe the reopening and report on lessons learned.

Keena came up with a clever bit of deception to avoid the buildup of long lines outside the property that accompanied casino reopenings in other states: Rivers Casino announced the reopening at 9 a.m. Tuesday, but actually opened its doors at 7 a.m. Many customers who arrived early were able to walk right in.

“That worked to perfection,” Keena said in a telephone interview Wednesday.

“The guests were amazing,” he said. “They stepped to the plate. They there is no issues at all. They socially distanced. They wore their masks.”

A few patrons declined to wear masks for medical reasons, which is permitted under the state guidelines. Smoking is still permitted at some slot machines — not at table games — so guests are allowed to pull down their masks to smoke or to drink a beverage. Cocktails are served with lids.

“I bet it was 99.9% wearing masks,” Keena said.

About 140 stations that dispense hand sanitizer or wipes for cleaning equipment were installed on the casino floor, with 30 more to come. Cleaning crews also make the rounds constantly, wiping down equipment.

Some slot machines were disabled to maintain a safe distance between players. Seating is limited at table games — three players at blackjack, four at roulette, and six at craps tables. Customers are required to use hand sanitizer before they handle chips, and must wear face masks at all times at table games.

The only incident that occurred Tuesday involved a player who declined to use hand sanitizer at a table game. After a supervisor explained the rule was in place to protect the dealer and other players, the player complied, Keena said.

About 1,050 of the casino’s 1,700 employees returned to work, Keena said. But many workers in shut-down operations like the buffet, valet parking, and poker rooms remain on furlough, with healthcare coverage.

“My intention is to get this place back to normal as quickly as I can, as long as we do it safely,” he said.

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The Carvery offers upscale dining options as well as comfort food that takes basics to the next level. Whether you're looking for something lighter or something that will fill you up, The Carvery has something for you.

Enjoy beautiful views of The Meadows Racetrack while you dine with us. Join us Sunday Morning for a delectable brunch buffet. At The Carvery, the delicious food never ends.

Access is only available from the casino floor so guests must be 21 years of age or older.

Hours

McCann's Oatmeal $5
brown sugar, add blueberries, strawberries or banana for $2

WTF (Washington Trotters Flatbread) $9
scrambled eggs, bacon, tater tots. chive cream cheese, mozzarella, chipotle aioli and fresh cilantro

Bagel and Lox $8
chive cream cheese, caper-tomato relish, red onions and Kendall Brook smoked salmon

Butchers Cut Neuske Bacon $13
hot honey glaze

CW Sliders $11
pickle fried chicken, bacon, crispy waffles, hot honey and powdered sugar

GK's Breakfast Bowl $14
scrambled eggs, tater tots, pickled fried chicken, chorizo gravy, bacon, green onions and sriracha

Bacon Fried Rice $12
green onions, peas, fried egg and sriracha

Salted Caramel French Toast $9
thick cut bread, salted caramel sauce, white chocolate and whipped cream

Buttermilk Pancakes Shorty $6 Tall Boy $8

Sarris Chocolate Pretzel Pancake $9
chocolate covered pretzel, banana, salted caramel sauce and whipped cream

Belgian Waffle $8
lemon mascarpone and berries

Big A%$ Breakfast $15
three eggs any style, shorty pancake stack, chicken and waffle slider, bacon, sausage and home fries

All eggs served with home fries and toast.

Two Eggs Your Way $10
bacon or sausage

Make Your Own Omelet $15
unlimited toppings
cheese: American, provolone, cheddar, mozzarella
veggie: onions, peppers, mushroom, tomato, spinach
meat: bacon, ham, sausage

Classic Eggs Benedict $11
toasted English muffin, Canadian bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise

Grilled Wedge $11 Add Chicken $2 Add Steak $6
baby iceberg, crispy bacon, slow roasted tomato, pickled onions and fried cheese curds with maytag dressing

Cobb $12 Add Chicken $2 Add Steak $6
grilled chicken, cucumber, grape tomato, hard boiled egg, crispy bacon and bleu cheese tossed with your choice of dressing

Caesar $12 Add Chicken $2 Add Steak $6
romaine, shaved parmesan, croutons

Traditional Wings by the Pound $9
classic buffalo, bbq, honey sriracha, general tso or garlic parmesan

Bis A$% Pretzel $12
beer cheese, mustard sauce

Train Wreck Fries $10
french fries, waffle fries, tater tots and house seasoned chips, crispy bacon, smoked cheese, roasted garlic honey mustard and fresh scallion

Korean BBQ Chicken Quesadilla $13
chihuahua cheese, fresh scallions, cilantro, chile crema and pico de gallo

Butchers Cut Neuske Bacon $13
hot honey glaze

We serve our own proprietary blend of USDA prime cuts of grain fed beef hormone and antibiotic free. Served with a choice of seasoned fries and roasted garlic dijon dip or slaw.

Sub Waffle Fries $2, Tots $2, Sweet Potato Fries $3

Cheese Burger $12
half pound of house blend patty, roasted garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, shaved red onion, sliced pickle and cheese on a toasted sesame bun

Neuske Bacon Cheese Burger $15
half pound of house blend patty, Neuske thick cut bacon, roasted garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, shaved red onion, sliced pickle and cheese on a toasted sesame bun

The Impossible Burger $12
plant based patty, vegan mayo, lettuce, tomato, shaved red onion, sliced pickle and cheese on a toasted sesame bun

Served with a choice of seasoned fries and roasted garlic dijon dip, or slaw.

Three Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Buffet

Sub Waffle Fries $2, Tots $2, Sweet Potato Fries $3

CBR $10
crispy fried chicken breast, bacon, ranch, lettuce, tomato, shaved red onion, sliced pickle and cheese on a toasted sesame bun

Roasted Turkey Club $11
sliced turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo and crispy onion on mancini bread

The Frenchy $12
au jus, shaved prime rib, provolone and garlic butter toasted baguette

Three Rivers Casino Buffet Hours Red Wing

Center Cut Atlantic Salmon $21
char grilled, lemon caper butter sauce, garlic spinach, whipped or baked potato, chef's vegetable of the day

That Turkey Dinner..... $14
creamy whipped potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, turkey gravy, chef's vegetable of the day

Fresh Carved Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus 14oz $28
Add Onion $2 Add Mushroom $2 Always Fresh, Sells Out Quick!
served with choice of creamy whipped potatoes, baked potato or chef's vegetable of the day

Chicken Parmesan $15
homemade marinara, three cheese blend, linguini, stuffed garlic bread

Shrimp Carbonara $19
garlic cream sauce, fresh peas, bacon, parmesan, fried egg

Chicken and Waffle $17
bacon gravy, spiced pumpkin maple syrup, toasted hazelnuts

Creamy Whipped Potatoes $6

Baked Potato $5

Seasoned Fries $5

Small Garden Salad $4

Linguini with Marinara or Garlic Butter $6

Chef's Vegetable of the Day $6

Waffle Fries $6

Tots $5

Sweet Potato Fries $6

New York Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce $8

Loaded Brownie Sundae $8
served with vanilla ice cream

Creme Brulee $8

Tito's will donate $1 from the purchase of every cocktail to the Veterans Leadership Program in Pittsburgh

Titos Bloody Mary $8
celery, bloody mary mix

Bacon Bloody Mary $8
Neuskie bacon, bloody mary mix, Tito's

Deep Fried Hot Dog Bloody Mary $8
just like it sounds, bloody mary mix, Tito's

Mimosa $5

Raspberry Mimosa $5

Rivers Casino Buffet Price

Cuervo Premium Margarita $7

Caramel Apple Cider $8
Captain Morgan, butterscotch liquor, local cider

Craft on Draft $6
Ask your server about our rotating selection

Bottled $5
Miller Lite
Budweiser
Bud Light
Coors Light
Michelob Ultra
Yuengling

Livingston Wines $6
Chardonnay
White Zinfandel
Sauvignon Blanc
Moscato
Merlot
Cabernet