Del Lago Resort & Casino is pleased to announce television and film actor and comedian Ken Jeong will be performing at The Vine Friday, September 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale at noon on Friday, June 7 and may be purchased in person at the del Lago Resort & Casino box office, by calling the box office at 315-946-1695 or online at dellagoresort.com/entertainment.

Jeong, best known for his scene stealing abilities, has established himself as one of today’s top comedic stars.  Since his feature film debut playing the doctor in Knocked Up in 2007, Jeong has gone on to star in a number of memorable roles in a series of successful comedies including Crazy Rich Asians, Role Models, Pineapple Express, Transformers 3 and Step Brothers.   His most memorable role as Asian-mobster Mr. Chow in the blockbuster movies The Hangover and The Hangover Part II earned him an MTV Movie Award in 2010.

In 1995, Jeong won the Big Easy Laff Off competition which led him to move to Los Angeles where he began performing regularly at the Improv and Laugh Factory and was seen on a number of television shows including “The Office,” “Entourage,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and as a series regular on the critically acclaimed NBC show “Community” from 2009-2015.  He most recently was seen starring on ABC’s “Dr. Ken,” which he was the creator, writer, and executive producer and was a judge on FOX’s “The Masked Singer.” Jeong returns to his stand-up roots for his first-ever Netflix comedy special, “Ken Jeong: You Complete Me, Ho” which launched globally in February 2019.

Additional upcoming shows at The Vine include:
Joel McHale: June 15
George Lopez: June 22
Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute: June 29
The Righteous Brothers: Bill Medley and Bucky Heard: July 12 — SOLD OUT
Billy Gardell: July 13
Brass Transit: July 20
Chippendales: July 26
We’ve Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered: August 3
Brian Wilson: August 9
The Platters: August 11

Guests must be 21 to attend all shows at The Vine.

Del Lago Resort & Casino continues to give back to local nonprofits with its community giving program, Community Cash In. The donation program raised $3,840.86 for Foodlink, a local food resource center and the Feeding America food bank serving Allegany, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming and Yates counties.

Donations for the Community Cash In are raised by guests who donate slot machine vouchers into one of five marked receptacles located at the cage and at each casino entrance. The total of the vouchers is donated each quarter to a local charity selected by del Lago Resort & Casino. This is the second Community Cash In donation given by del Lago Resort & Casino, the first check for $3,144.15 was donated to the Seneca County House of Concern.

“We are thrilled to present our second Community Cash In recipient, Foodlink, with this donation,” Mark Juliano, executive vice president and general manager of del Lago Resort & Casino said. “Every dollar donated covers the cost of three meals and with our donation, we are proud to provide 11,522 meals to our neighbors in need. This is a perfect example of why we created the Community Cash In program, and we thank our guests who donated to this very worthy cause.”

Foodlink’s food banking operations distribute millions of pounds of food to a network of hundreds of human-service agencies throughout our service area. Foodlink’s Community Kitchen prepares and delivers thousands of meals daily for Rochester children, supports our regional agricultural economy by slicing locally grown apples and hosts one-of-a-kind career empowerment programs to train individuals with barriers to employment for careers in the regional food industry.

Del Lago Resort & Casino is one step closer to accepting sports betting wages as construction for DraftKings Sportsbook at del Lago is officially underway.

The more than 6,000 square-foot lounge will be located on the casino floor near the entrance to The Vine Showroom. The luxurious sportsbook will boast a restaurant and bar, with seating for nearly 200 people. Guests can enjoy watching games on LED terminals featuring high-definition resolution or on the nearly floor-to-ceiling, state-of-the-art video display walls. Players may easily place their bets at one of the 20 self-service wagering kiosks or at one of the DraftKings cashier stations. The sportsbook will also feature cutting-edge odds boards, which will continually provide real-time updates and opportunities for in-game wagers.

“We are excited to begin the construction of our new sportsbook and offer this additional amenity for our guests,” said Lance Young, vice president of gaming operations. “This next phase in construction marks an incredible step forward for del Lago Resort & Casino. We are working closely with our partner DraftKings to ensure the lounge is truly a remarkable, state-of-the-art experience for our guests.”

DraftKings Sportsbook at del Lago will occupy the former Vine Restaurant and Bar location. Along with providing an exciting and vibrant sports gaming experience, the new sportsbook will feature a restaurant serving fan-favorite foods, craft cocktails, and an assortment of domestic and imported beer.

As soon as the state Gaming Commission finalizes the rules later this month, DraftKings Sportsbook at del Lago will be one step closer to opening its doors this summer.

Del Lago Resort & Casino is pleased to announce two new acts performing at The Vine. The Platters will take the stage August 11 at 7 p.m. and We’ve Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered will take the stage August 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale at noon on Friday, May 24 and may be purchased in person at the del Lago Resort & Casino box office, by calling the box office at 315-946-1695 or online at dellagoresort.com/entertainment.

One of the most successful vocal groups of the early rock-and-roll era, The Platters had 40 charting singles on the Billboard Hot 100 between 1955 and 1967, including four No. 1 hits. Known for songs such as “Only You (and You Alone),” “The Great Pretender” and “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes,” The Platters were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1998. “Only You (and You Alone)” and “The Great Pretender” were later named songs of the century and were entered into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999 and 2002 respectively.

We’ve Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered celebrates the music of one of the most successful recording acts of all time. Starring Michelle Berting Brett, and accompanied by a seven-piece Nashville band, the show re-creates the Carpenters’ original sound. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Carpenters’ first album with A&M Records. Fans will experience an intimate behind-the-scenes portrait of the pop-music phenomenon that defined an era and sing along to hits, including “Close to You,” “Yesterday Once More,” “Rainy Days & Mondays” and many more.

Additional upcoming shows at The Vine include:

Joel McHale: June 15
George Lopez: June 22
Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute: June 29
The Righteous Brothers: Bill Medley and Bucky Heard: July 12 — SOLD OUT
Billy Gardell: July 13
Brass Transit: July 20
Chippendales: July 26
Brian Wilson: August 9

Guests must be 21 to attend all shows at The Vine.

Learn to Cook with “Top Chef” Alum, Restaurateur, Author and TV Personality, Fabio Viviani!

Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani will return to his del Lago Resort & Casino restaurant, Portico by Fabio Viviani for two events on May 8. Viviani will be bringing his culinary expertise to food lovers with an interactive cooking class and a local wine pairing dinner at Portico.

Guests will watch his dishes come to life as he skillfully prepares some of his most-loved recipes. During the two-hour interactive cooking demonstration from 1-3 p.m., Viviani will teach techniques, tips and tricks while sharing stories about his path to success, and answer questions from the audience. Throughout the class, guests will they dine on the dishes prepared by Viviani. Tickets are $50 per person (plus gratuity and tax) and include the cooking class and samples of all dishes crafted by Viviani.

Viviani will also host a VIP wine dinner in the Portico Terrace. Cocktails will begin at 6 p.m. and a three-course dinner with local wine pairings will follow from 7-8:30 p.m. Tickets are $80 per person (plus gratuity and tax) and include a three-course dinner and a specialty cocktail. Viviani fans will have the opportunity to meet and interact with the chef during the event.

Seating is limited for both events. Tickets may be reserved here or by calling 315-946-1780. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend.

Best known for his television debut on Bravo’s hit reality series “Top Chef,” Viviani’s on-screen appearances have propelled him to become one of the fastest-growing culinary names in the country. With an intense passion for food and farm-fresh ingredients, Viviani brings that same essence and spirit to Portico by Fabio Viviani. The del Lago Resort & Casino restaurant features a sophisticated take on old-world, Italian-inspired foods and handmade pastas, as well as seafood, steaks and chops grilled over hardwood.

Del Lago Resort & Casino is pleased to announce Lonestar will take the stage on Thursday, May 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale at noon on Wednesday, April 3, and may be purchased in person at the del Lago Resort & Casino box office, by calling the box office at 315-946-1695 or online at dellagoresort.com/entertainment.

Acclaimed country music group Lonestar has released several platinum-selling albums and 10 No. 1 country hits including “No News,” “Come Crying to Me,” and their crossover smash hit, “Amazed,” which was also No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The band also won CMA Top Vocal Group of the Year and ACM Song of the Year for “Amazed.” The Hits & More Hits 2019 tour marks the 20^th anniversary of the band’s triple-platinum album Lonely Grill, which featured four songs to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart: “Amazed,” “Smile,” “What About Now” and “Tell Her.” Lonestar will showcase much of the album along the Hits & More Hits tour as the band promises an intimate and memorable performance.

Additional upcoming shows at The Vine include:
Jon Lovitz: April 12
Loverboy: April 26 — SOLD OUT
Boyz II Men: May 10 — SOLD OUT
Sal Vulcano: May 11 — SOLD OUT
The Righteous Brothers: Bill Medley and Bucky Heard: July 12
Billy Gardell: July 13
Brass Transit: July 20
Chippendales: July 26

Guests must be 21 to attend all shows at The Vine.

The WHAM1180 Food Show – Pauly Guglielmo’s road trip to del Lago Resort & Casino with New York Kitchen’s Mandy Hagadorn to interview Fabio Viviani. Topics include Pauly’s first public reaction to Guglielmo’s being snubbed on a recent publication’s jarred pasta sauce list, meal prep, and beer & wine tours.

Del Lago Resort & Casino continues to give back to Finger Lakes-area non-profits with its new community giving program called Community Cash In. Guests can donate their slot machine voucher by placing it into one of 5 marked receptacles at the cage and each casino entrance to benefit a local, rotating charity selected by del Lago Resort & Casino. The first Community Cash In raised $3,144.15 for the Seneca County House of Concern. Each quarter del Lago Resort & Casino will select a different charity to support within Rochester, Syracuse or the Finger Lakes through the Community Cash In program.

“As proud members of the community, we are honored to support the Seneca County House of Concern — a wonderful organization that does so much for our neighbors in need,” said Mark Juliano, executive vice president and general manager of del Lago Resort & Casino. “We are excited to launch our new Community Cash In program with the goal of helping even more of our community partners throughout the region, including Seneca County House of Concern.”

The resort and casino also announced the next Community Cash In recipient: Foodlink, a community food resource center and Feeding America food bank serving food pantries in Allegany, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates counties. The organization leverages the power of food to transform lives, end hunger and build healthier communities. Through good stewardship, innovation and collaboration, Foodlink mobilizes a diverse network of partners and stakeholders to eradicate both the symptoms and root causes of hunger.