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Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course in Pennsylvania
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course (the United States)
Location Grantville, Pennsylvania, USA
Address 777 Hollywood Boulevard
Opening dateRacetrack: August 30, 1972
Casino: February 12, 2008
Casino typeRacino
OwnerGaming and Leisure Properties
Operating license holderPenn National Gaming
Coordinates40°23′48″N76°39′31″W / 40.39667°N 76.65861°WCoordinates: 40°23′48″N76°39′31″W / 40.39667°N 76.65861°W
Penn National Race Course
Owned byPenn National Gaming
Date openedAugust 30, 1972
Course typeHarness Racing
Notable racesCane Pace
Official website

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course is a thoroughbredhorse racingtrack and casino in Grantville, Pennsylvania, 17 miles (27 km) east of Harrisburg. It is owned by Gaming and Leisure Properties and operated by Penn National Gaming.

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The track opened on August 30, 1972. It consists of a 1 mile (1.6 km) dirt course and a 7-furlong turf course. It is unusual among United States thoroughbred tracks in offering racing 52 weeks a year. It features the $200,000 Pennsylvania Governor's Cup Handicap for horses three-years-old and up run 5 furlongs on the turf. In 2009 Cardashi, ridden by jockey David Cora, won in a 29–1 upset.

This track is home to Eclipse Special Award winner Rapid Redux and his trainer David J. Wells.

In 2013 the inaugural Penn Mile on turf was run. Its first winner was 3-year-old Rydilluc in a time of 1:33.99. The race is now the only Graded stakes race event at the track classified as a Grade II with stakes of $500,000 in 2017.[1]

This racetrack has been under ongoing investigations through the years by the FBI for race fixing, which included people working in the race office, trainers and vets.[2]

Stakes Races[edit]

As at 2018:[3]

  • Lyphard Stakes (PA Bred)
  • Danzig Stakes (PA Bred)
  • New Start Stakes (PA Bred)
  • Penn Mile (G2)
  • Penn Oaks
  • Penn Ladies Dash
  • Robellino Stakes (PA Bred)
  • Fabulous Strike Stakes
  • Swatara Stakes
  • Blue Mountain Stakes (PA Bred)

Casino[edit]

Hollywood Casino opened at Penn National on February 12, 2008. On July 13, 2010, table games began operation. As of July 2010, Hollywood Casino has over 2,480 slot machines and 54 tables. Table games include:14 Poker tables, Black Jack, Roulette, Craps, Pai-Gow Poker, Three and Four Card Poker, Mini-Baccarat, and Let-It-Ride. Penn National Gaming operates other casinos under the Hollywood Casino brand.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved a sports betting license for Hollywood Casino on October 3, 2018.[4] On November 15, 2018, sports betting began at Hollywood Casino with a two-day test; official sports betting began on November 17, 2018. Hollywood Casino became the first casino in Pennsylvania to offer sports betting.[5][6]

On July 15, 2019, Hollywood Casino conducted a soft launch for online gambling, with the full launch occurring on July 18, 2019 after a testing period.[7][8] Online gambling offered by Hollywood Casino consists of slot machines and table games, with online poker to launch at a later date.[7]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^'Penn Mile Stakes (Gr. 2)'. Equibase. 2017. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
  2. ^Woodall, Candy; Miller, Matt. 'Penn National Race Course works to restore reputation as 10th arrest in 2 years heads to trial'. Penn Live. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
  3. ^Penn National 2018 Stakes Schedule
  4. ^Maykuth, Andrew (October 3, 2018). 'Pa. approves first sports-betting licenses for Parx, Hollywood casinos'. The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
  5. ^Pickel, Greg (November 20, 2018). 'Sports betting at Penn National: How to bet, when to go, special Thanksgiving hours, and more'. Penn Live. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
  6. ^Staff (November 21, 2018). 'Sports betting goes live in Pennsylvania'. Allentown, PA: WFMZ-TV. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
  7. ^ abMaykuth, Andrew (July 15, 2019). 'Parx, SugarHouse, Hollywood casinos set to launch online gambling this week'. The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
  8. ^'Online gambling now available around the clock in Pennsylvania'. USA Today. Associated Press. July 18, 2019. Retrieved July 18, 2019.

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There are now 12 retail sportsbooks up and running in Pennsylvania.

PA online betting apps are one option for sports bettors. You do not need to go to a retail sportsbook to sign up for an app. Let’s be honest though, spending an NFL Sunday or the opening rounds of March Madness betting in the sportsbook is a lot more fun than watching alone.

With that in mind, here are all the retail sportsbook locations in Pennsylvania:

SugarHouse Sportsbook

SugarHouse Sportsbook launched out of a temporary location on Dec. 15, 2018. Its permanent sportsbook opened Oct. 10 2019.

Hours of operation

Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Subject to change
Tickets can be cashed at the cage after hours

SugarHouse Sportsbook specs

1001 N Delaware Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(877) 477-3715

Location in casino: SugarHouse’s sportsbook is just inside the north entrance, across from the Poker Night in America Poker Room
Size: 1,800 square feet
Seating: Club chairs and table seating accommodate approximately 70 guests.
Live betting windows: 6
Self-service sports betting kiosks: 12
Audio/video: 12 HD TV monitors. A 14-by-7-foot video LED video wall with odds display.
Food/beverage: Full-service bar and food service available. $5 Fall Sportsbook Specials on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. English Football Specials, $4.95 breakfast sandwiches.
Software partner: Kambi
Online and mobile: PlaySugarHouse PA

Rivers Sportsbook

Rivers Sportsbook launched sports betting out of a temporary location on Dec. 15, 2018. Its permanent sportsbook opened on Sept. 30, 2019.

Hours of operation

Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Subject to change
Tickets can be cashed at the cage after hours

Rivers Sportsbook specs

777 Casino Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 231-7777

Location in casino: The Rivers Sportsbook occupies the space previously held by Level’s in the center of the casino
Size: 5,500 square feet
Seating: Club chairs and table seating for approximately 195 guests
Live betting windows: 6
Self-service sports betting kiosks: 27
Audio/video: 2 50.5-by-7 foot LED central monitors; 24 86-inch HD TV monitors
Food/beverage: Bar and food service available.
Software partner: Kambi
Online and mobile: BetRivers Sportsbook

Valley Forge Casino

The FanDuel Sportsbook at the Valley Forge Casinoopened on March 13, 2019. FanDuel and Valley Forge Casino also launched an online and mobile sports betting product at the end of July 2019.

Hours of operation

Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Tickets can be cashed at the cage after hours

FanDuel Sportsbook at Valley Forge specs

1160 1st Ave
King of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 354-8118

Location in casino: You can find the sportsbook just to the left of the casino main entrance
Size: 1,800 square feet
Live betting windows: 7
Self-service sports betting kiosks: Pending PGCB Approval
Audio/video: 27 HD TVs. Two sports tickers.
Food/beverage: Patrons can bring food/beverages from Valley Forge Casino Resort bars or restaurants. Temporary bar set up during high volume periods and special events.
Software partner: FanDuel/IGT
Online and mobile: FanDuel Sportsbook

Harrah’s Philadelphia

The Book at Harrah’s Philadelphialaunched on Jan. 24, 2019. Harrah’s Philadelphia also has plans to launch an online and mobile sports betting product in the fall of 2019.

Hours of operation

Monday-Friday: 11 a.m. – close
Saturday-Sunday: 10 a.m. -close

Harrah’s Philadelphia Sportsbook specs

777 Harrah’s Blvd.
Chester, PA 19013
(484) 490-1800

Location in casino: The Harrah’s Sportsbook is at the back of the casino floor, taking over space previously designated “The Block.”
Size: 4,300 square feet
Seating: 19 better-than-stadium lounge seats, 11 high-top tables, bar seating
Live betting windows: 6
Self-service sports betting kiosks: Located in sportsbook and casino floor
Audio/video: Video wall with 20 85-inch TVs. 45 large screen TVs.
Food/beverage: Food and beverage offerings tailored for game days. Food & drink specials on Saturdays during College Football games: $1 Well Drinks, $2 Draft Beer Specials (Miller Lite, Coors Light), $4 Philly Special (Miller Lite or Coors Light and a shot of Jim Beam), $15 College Tailgate Buffet (11am – 2pm only).
Software partner: Scientific Games
Online and mobile: Online launch possible in fall of 2019

Hollywood Casino Sportsbook

Hollywood Sportsbooklaunched the state’s first legal sportsbook with partner William Hill on Nov. 17, 2018. There is also a plan to launch an online and mobile sports betting product in the fall of 2019.

Hours of operation

Monday-Friday: 11 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 10 a.m. – 12 a.m.

Hollywood Casino Sportsbook specs

777 Hollywood Blvd.
Grantville, PA 17028
(717) 469-2211

Location in casino: The sportsbook is on the second floor, near Skybox Sports Bar
Live betting windows: 6
Self-service sports betting kiosks: Yes
Audio/video: Viewing stations. Odds-display monitors. 50-feet of wall space dedicated to TVs. More than 50 televisions. One 110-inch video screen.
Food/beverage: Available at Skybox Sports Bar
Software partner: William Hill
Online and mobile: Online and mobile sports betting launch in 2019

Parx Sportsbook

Parx Sportsbook opened out of a temporary location on Jan. 10, 2019. A $10 million, 10,000-square-foot permanent sportsbookdebuted on Aug. 8, 2019. Parx launched Pennsylvania’s second online and mobile sports betting product on June 24, 2019.

Hours of operation

The new Sportsbook is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week with 10-16 hours of live teller assistance pending on sports schedules.

Parx Sportsbook specs

2999 Street Road
Bensalem, PA 19020
1-888-LUV-PARX

Size: 7,400 square feet
Seating: 196 seats, three VIP areas and bar seating
Live betting windows: 6
Self-service sports betting kiosks: 18
Audio/video: A sweeping 156 foot HD media wall that can show up to 36 games all at the same time.
Food/beverage: Food and beverage service available. Menu features “elevated game-day favorites”
Software partner: Kambi/GAN
Online and mobile: Parx Online Sportsbook

South Philadelphia Race & Sportsbook

Parx’ South Philadelphia Turf Cluboff-track betting parlor was rebranded as the South Philadelphia Race & Sportsbook and launched sports betting on Jan. 17, 2019.

Hours of operation

Monday-Thursday: 12 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Friday: Noon – Midnight
Saturday: 10 a.m. – Midnight
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

South Philadelphia Race and Sportsbook specs

700 Packer Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 551-8270

Location: Located off the Packer Avenue exit of I-95
Size: 27,000 square feet
Live betting windows: 7
Self-service sports betting kiosks: 9
Audio/video: 100 high definition displays
Food/beverage: All-new food and beverage menu
Software partner: Kambi/GAN
Online and mobile: Parx Online Sportsbook

Oaks Race and Sportsbook

Parx’ Valley Forge Turf Club off-track betting parlor was rebranded as the Valley Forge Race & Sportsbook and launched sports betting on March 6, 2019. It was rebranded again to Oaks Race and Sportsbook.

Hours of operation

Monday-Thursday: Noon – 11 p.m.
Friday: Noon – Midnight
Saturday: 10 a.m. – Midnight
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Oaks Race & Sportsbook specs

600 Cresson Avenue
Oaks Corporate Center
Oaks, PA 19456
(610) 650-0100

Location: Near Valley Forge National Park and Exit 24 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike
Live betting windows: 6
Self-service Sports Betting Kiosks: 14
Audio/video: Over 100 TVs
Food/beverage: Full food and beverage menu
Software partner: Kambi/GAN
Online and mobile: Parx

Presque Isle Downs & Casino

Presque Isle Downs & Casino owner Churchill Downs had announced opened a BetAmerica-branded sportsbook on July 26, 2019.

Hours of operation

24/7

BetAmerica Sportsbook specs

8199 Perry Highway
Erie, PA 16509
(866) ERIE – FUN

Location: The book is next to the poker room and simulcast and racebook area
Size: 1,275 square feet
Self-service sports betting kiosks: 50
Audio/video: 50 large screen HDTVs
Software partner: SBTech
Online and mobile: BetAmerica

Mount Airy Casino

The Stars Group has partnered with Mount Airy Casino to launch a FOX Bet-branded retail sportsbook at Mount Airy. The sportsbook launched on Sept.12 to little fanfare, but it is now up and fully operational.

Hours of operation

Monday-Friday: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 10 a.m. – Midnight

Mount Airy Casino/BetStars Sportsbook

312 Woodland Rd
Mt Pocono, PA 18344
(877) 682-4791

Location in casino: The former Gypsies Lounge space
Size: 7,000 square feet
Live betting windows: Yes
Self-service sports betting kiosks: 4
Software partner: The Stars Group
Online and mobile: FOX Bet Sportsbook

Mohegan Sun Pocono

Kindred Group partnered with Mohegan Sun Pocono. The partnership produced a Unibet-branded retail sportsbook at Mohegan Sun which opened for business on Sept. 24.

Sunday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – Midnight

Mohegan Sun Sportsbook specs

1280 PA-315
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
(570) 831-2100

Size: 1,130 square feet
Self-service sports betting kiosks: 6
Audio/video: 28-foot wide HD video screen
On-site full service bar
Software partner: Kindred Group/Unibet/Kambi
Online and mobile: Unibet Sportsbook

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The Meadows Sportsbook

The Meadows$1.4million retail sportsbook is set to open on Oct. 10 pending PGCB approval after successful testing on Oct. 8 and 9. It will be operated in-house by Penn Interactive. DraftKings serves as the Meadows online sports wagering operator.

The Meadows Sportsbook specs

210 Racetrack Road
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 503-1200

Hours Calculator

Location in casino: The spot of the former Vibe Lounge
Live betting window: 5
Self-service sports betting kiosks: 18
Audio/video: 17 TVs
Software partner: Kambi
Online and mobile: DraftKings