In addition to having fun on the gaming floor, Harrah's Casino and Racetrack is also a great place to appreciate a meal and a drink. To experience it, along with a good variety of other attractions, head to the marvelous city of Philadelphia. The smallest and least busy of the four Philadelphia-area casinos, Valley Forge Casino Resort is situated 21 miles northwest of downtown Philly in King of Prussia – just two miles from the massive King of Prussia Mall, if you’re looking for another place to drop your money. Parx Casino and Racing 2999 Street Road Bensalem, PA 19020 (888) 588-7279 www.parxcasino.com. Parx Casino is located in Bensalem and is only a quick 20-minute drive from Philadelphia. In addition to having fun on the gaming floor, Harrah's Casino and Racetrack is also a great place to appreciate a meal and a drink. To experience it, along with a good variety of other attractions, head to the marvelous city of Philadelphia.
This is a list of casinos in Pennsylvania.
List of casinos[edit]
Casino | Online Casino | City | County | District | Type | Comments |
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Harrah's Philadelphia | Caesars Casino | Chester | Delaware | Racino | Formerly Harrah's Chester | |
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course | Hollywood Casino | Grantville | Dauphin | Racino | ||
Lady Luck Casino Nemacolin | Farmington | Fayette | Resort | |||
Live! Casino Pittsburgh | - | Greensburg | Westmoreland | Mini-casino | ||
Live! Hotel and Casino Philadelphia | - | Philadelphia | Philadelphia | Stand-alone | Under development. Planned opening in 2021.[1][2] | |
The Meadows Racetrack and Casino | - | North Strabane Township | Washington | Racino | ||
Mohegan Sun Pocono | Unibet Casino | Plains Township | Luzerne | Poconos | Racino | |
Mount Airy Casino Resort | PokerStars Casino | Mount Pocono | Monroe | Poconos | Stand-alone | |
Parx Casino and Racing | Parx Online Casino | Bensalem | Bucks | Racino | Formerly Philadelphia Park Racetrack and Casino | |
Presque Isle Downs & Casino | BetAmerica Casino | Erie | Erie | Racino | ||
Rivers Casino Philadelphia | SugarHouse Casino and BetRivers Casino | Philadelphia | Philadelphia | Riverfront | Stand-alone | Formerly SugarHouse Casino. SugarHouse online casino is still operating but rebranded as BetRivers.[3] |
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh | - | Pittsburgh | Allegheny | Chateau | Stand-alone | |
Valley Forge Casino Resort | FanDuel Casino | King of Prussia | Montgomery | Resort | ||
Wind Creek Bethlehem | Wind Creek Casino | Bethlehem | Northampton | South Side | Stand-alone | Formerly Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem |
Mini casinos[edit]
In early 2018 auctions began for licenses of Category 4 mini casinos, otherwise known as satellite casinos. Although ten licenses were available, only five were sold. The following mini-casinos are planned or under construction:[4]
- Hollywood Casino Morgantown, Penn National Gaming, Morgantown
- Hollywood Casino York, Penn National Gaming, York
- Parx Casino, near Shippensburg
- Unnamed casino, Ira Lubert, near State College[5]
Never opened[edit]
- Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia, Philadelphia
- Market 8, Philadelphia
- Mount Airy Pittsburgh, Big Beaver[6]
Gallery[edit]
Harrah's Philadelphia
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course
The Meadows Racetrack and Casino
Mohegan Sun Pocono
Parx Casino
Presque Isle Downs and Casino
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh
Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem (now Wind Creek Bethlehem)
SugarHouse Casino (now Rivers Casino Philadelphia
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^Annys Shin (November 18, 2014). 'Maryland Live! owners win license for Philly casino'. Washington Post. Retrieved 2014-12-20.
- ^Darrow, Chuck (August 28, 2020). 'The Casino File: Live! Philadelphia opening delayed until 2021, but its owner's PA push is underway - plus Bally's news and an Ocean win'. BettorsInsider. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
- ^'Top Online Casinos PA (Real Money)'. Casino Cabbie. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
- ^'Pennsylvania Satellit Auction Winners and Mini Casino Sites'. Play Pennsylvania. July 10, 2019. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
- ^Jon Harris (September 2, 2020). 'A mini-casino near State College?'. The Morning Call. Allentown, PA. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
- ^Daveen Rae Kurutz (November 20, 2019). 'Mount Airy's mini-casino proposal near Ohio border denied by Pa. Gaming Control Board'. The Morning Call. Allentown, PA. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
External links[edit]
- Media related to Casinos in Pennsylvania at Wikimedia Commons
Pennsylvania’s casinos provide the latest gaming machines and tables, plus possible access to on-site racing venues for additional betting. Many casinos are also entertainment hubs that offer access to concert and show venues and a wealth of exquisite dining options.
Try your luck at one of the 12 Pennsylvania casinos below, where you’ll be sure to pocket many fond memories, if not loads of winnings.
1. Harrah’s Philadelphia
Chester
Catch live harness-racing action at Harrah’s Philadelphia or watch races that are broadcasted live daily from major tracks in their indoor waging area. Meanwhile, the casino features more than 2,000 slots, video poker machines and a variety of table games.
2. Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course
Grantville
Hollywood is the theme at this casino, the only gaming and racing facility in central Pennsylvania. Try your luck at more than 2,400 slot machines and 56 table games, or snag a box seat at the track where live races takes place Wednesday—Saturday at 6pm.
3. Lady Luck Casino Nemacolin
Farmington
Park Casino Philadelphia Pa
Lady Luck Casino Nemacolin is a small casino situated at the lovely Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, which offers shuttles to and from the casino 24/7. Featuring nearly 600 slot machines, 29 table games, including roulette, craps and blackjack, Lady Luck is an understated hideaway for slots lovers.
4. The Meadows Racetrack & Casino
Washington
The Meadows supplies year-round harness racing and more than 3,000 slot machines, 65 table games and a variety of entertainment options, including a 24-lane bowling alley and live entertainment at Headliners, a venue that hosts local and national performing artists. Whether you’re in the mood for casual food court dining, trackside eats, or surf and turf from an award-winning steakhouse, The Meadows has a variety of dining options to satisfy your palate.
5. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs
A $208 million renovation effort dramatically transformed Pocano Downs into not only Pennsylvania's first casino, but the area's leading enterntainment complex. With 82,000 square feet of gaming space holding 2,300 slot machines, 90 table games and a 218-room, 20-suite hotel, Pocono Downs offers countless opportunities for gaming fun. The hotel and entertainment center’s unique architecture is inspired by the landscape, flora, wildlife, natural resources and personality of the Susquehanna River Valley.
6. Mount Airy Casino Resort
Mount Pocono
Mount Airy Casino has a wide variety of attractions, including an 18-hole championship golf course with 6,500 yards of manicured greens, a luxurious spa and salon, and an impressive 51,000-square-foot indoor and outdoor pool. Gamers love the 1,800 slot machines and 70 table games. Try The Buffet for the great sampling of gourmet dishes, including carving, salad, seafood and dessert stations.
7. Parx Casino and Racetrack
Bensalem
New Casino In Philadelphia Pa
Parx Casino and Parx East, adjacent properties located 20 minutes away from Philadelphia’s Center City, feature more than 3,330 slot machines, 100 live gaming tables, plus live and simulcast racing action. Sports lovers should spend time at Jax, a sports bar featuring more than 48 poker tables, and Chickie & Pete’s, an interactive sports bar and crab house.
8. Presque Isle Downs & Casino
Nearest Casino In Philadelphia Pampanga
More than 1,700 slot machines light up this casino and racetrack. Presque Isle Downs & Casino offers shuttle that runs 24/7 to the Baymont Hotel across the street, so visitors can stay and play. Don’t miss live music on Friday and Saturday evenings at the Downs Clubhouse & Lounge and the Sunday champagne breakfast buffet.
9. Rivers Casino
Rivers Casino offers 3,000 slot machines, more than 100 tablegames and a 30-table poker room on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. The casino has five restaurants to choose from including Andrew’s Steak and Seafood, named after important Pittsburg natives named Andrew such as Carnegie, Mellon and Warhol.
10. Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem
Sands Bethlehem, located on the former site of the historic Bethlehem Steel plant, is home to 3,000 slot machines, 200 table games and a variety of dining, shopping and entertainment options. Shop at The Outlets at the Sands Bethlehem, check out the event center’s show schedule or dine at one of the resort’s 10 restaurants, including Steelworks Buffet & Grill and Emeril’s Chop House.
11. Sugar House Casino
Located on the site of a vacant sugar refinery on the Delaware River, the casino has more than 1,900 slot machines and 103 table games. Dine on the waterfront at The Refinery, where delicious American cuisine collides with live music and gorgeous views. The casino provides free transportation via its Sugar Express trolley from more than 24 Philadelphia locations.
12. Valley Forge Casino and Resort
King of Prussia
Valley Forge Casino and Resort has 600 slot machines, 50 live gaming tables and 485 guestrooms and suites. Plan to spend the night at the resort, where visitors can also hang out at an outdoor garden pool with views of Valley Forge National Historical Park, ride a mechanical bull at Deuces wild Buck’ Bull Saloon and chow down at eight different fine dining and casual restaurants.