Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course

Reviews

• TN

  Tyler Nals

  3 days ago
  5.0
  I’m here for a RunGood Poker Series and I’m pleasantly surprised at the cleanliness, size, and friendless of this casino. I’m also 1-for-1 in food, but I did play it safe with a Chicken Garden Salad. Up until this trip, Hollywood Casinos that I have visited on my travels have been average at best. They’re usually in areas where the competition is kicking their ass, the casino is relatively unkempt, and it’s just not a great vibe. However, this property is the complete opposite. It’s kind of awesome. It’s super clean, the staff is great, and the patrons seem friendly and respectful. It reminds me a lot of Harrah’s Cherokee—including many locals that recognize each other. At Cherokee (NC), you get about 50% tourists and 50% locals. That’s due to being surrounded by big cities within 2-4 hours yet still in the mountains. Here, I would assume it’s closer to 80% locals. This probably plays into the chill and friendly vibe. One thing I have noticed on my travels (this is poker room #118), outside of Vegas, most people know each other at every casino. An added bonus, is that they had a local band and a DJ last night (DJ between sets) and everyone was having a good time. I sat there and watched people dance and appreciated the good energy. I have some darkness to me but I really appreciate these moments where people are happy and enjoying themselves. It allows me to tune-in to my good side. Really really good vibes here with that dance floor. If I were to point out a negative, it’s the $7 and $8 beers. This is simply greed. At Harrah’s Cherokee (my home court for poker), you can get a $5 Landshark beer. It’s not the best beer, but it allows you to walk around and enjoy a beer. Since the beers here were $7 and $8, I stopped drinking and consumed nothing for the last three hours I was there. The casino would make more money with a low-price beer option. The price points are a little too high for maximizing profit anyway. They are only hurting themselves. Almost every casino has at least one negative. But overall, this is a really cool spot and definitely recommended!
• KF

  Keisha Franklin

  4 days ago
  2.0
  Small. have to pay for drinks. waitress barely comes around. Most machines dont work. Not worth the trip. No hotel. Food bad
• CC

  Cameron Campanella

  Apr 17, 2026
  1.0
  WHO LO KS FRONT DOOR OF CASINO AT 1145, UNREAL HAD TO WALK 1 MILE WITH MY MOM!! WONT BE BACK!!! I DRIVE A HOUR TO WALK THAT FAR , UNREAL!! PS SHOULDNT HAVE FIRED YOUR BEST BAR TENDERS EITHER , GOOD LUCK!! LOCK BACK DOORS NOT FRONT , YOU ARE DRIVING PEOPLE AWA NEVER MIND THE PAYOUTS BEEN FINED OVER YEARS FOR THAT!!
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  Steven Schuetz

  Apr 11, 2026
  1.0
  This review is based on multiple visits, playing multiple games, and betting at various levels (most of them above minimum bet). The saying "The house always wins" has been confirmed here time and time again.
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  Steven Schuetz

  Apr 2, 2026
  1.0
  For the love of God, do not gamble here! This is not a "I lost here so I hate this place!" review. I have been here multiple times (>10) and have lost on slots/video poker consistently. This is also not my first casino review. The sports book is a cool place to watch sports (which is why this place got a one star review) and the staff are very friendly. But, I cannot emphasize this enough!! Do NOT gamble here!!!!!

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