Penn National Races Hollywood Casino

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course - 777 Hollywood Blvd, Grantville, PA 17028 - Rated 3.9 based on 23 Reviews 'We go at least once a week. Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course is a thoroughbred horse racing track 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.

© Sean Simmers ssimmers@pennlive.com/pennlive.com/TNS The Hollywood Casino offers more than 2,100 slot machines and over 60 table games, including a live poker room. Oct. 22, 2019

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course will reopen both its gambling floor and its horse racing operations this week at 9 a.m. on Friday.

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The company announced the news on Monday, less than a week before Dauphin County, where the Grantville, Pa., property is located, enters the green phase of Gov. Tom Wolf’s coronavirus reopening plan at 12:01 a.m. on June 19.

Most indoor entertainment, including casinos, can only reopen in the green phase. Hollywood will restrict capacity to 50 percent or less and most restaurants will not be open. Gone for now is the availability of 24-hour action, as well; the casino will be open from 7 a.m. - 3 a.m., daily after Friday, and deep cleaning will be done between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m.

© 16, 2018.rMark Pynes mpynes@pennlive.com/pennlive.com/TNS Penn National Gaming, Inc., with approval from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board held a live money sports betting test day at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course in Grantville, Pa., Nov

Customers will be required to wear a mask and answer a health survey before entering. Additionally, fans cannot watch the races from trackside but can view the card from the third-floor indoor seating area that overlooks the oval. Finally, Top Golf will not yet open and there will be no live entertainment for now.

“While the amenities our customers have come to know and love may be somewhat limited for the time being, the ability to safely welcome back our team members and guests remains our top priority.” Daniel Ihm, the Vice President and General Manager of Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, said in a news release.

'With this in mind, we have been working closely with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, state and local leaders, and public health officials to finalize comprehensive reopening protocols and new health and safety precautions.

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A list of updates on Hollywood’s website reveals the following operational plan:

'CASINO

'Casino Hours: Open daily from 7 a.m. – 3 a.m.

'The casino will be closed daily from 3 a.m. to 7 a.m. for deep cleaning.

'Table game seating will be limited, and slot machines will be configured to meet social distancing requirements.

'The Poker Room will remain closed.

'The Sportsbook will not be open, however the sports wagering kiosk will be available. Ticket redemptions will occur at the cage.

RACING

'Live Racing will begin on Friday, June 19. Spectators will not be permitted on the apron. Simulcast wagering and viewing are available on the 3rd floor of the casino.

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'MASKS

Guests will be required to wear masks and must respond to a health screening prior to entry.

Team members and vendors will be required to wear masks and will undergo a health screening each day, including temperature checks, prior to their shift.

DINING

The Eatery

Joe & Dough: 7 a.m. – 3 a.m.

DailyClassic: 11 a.m. – 3 a.m.

DailyMercato: 11 a.m. – 3 a.m.

DailyPenn Draft House: 7 a.m. – 3 a.m. Daily, for pick-up only

H Lounge Bar: 7 a.m. – 3 a.m. Daily, for pick-up only

Final Cut, Epic Buffet, Mountain View, Skybox, Paddock Café, Homestretch, and Main Event venues will remain closed.'

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course has been closed since mid-March because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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In accordance with the Governor's additional COVID-19 protective mitigation measures, Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course will be temporarily suspending operations for a period of three weeks beginning at 11 p.m. on Friday, December 11, 2020.

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The health and well-being of our team members and customers remains our paramount concern. We have been successfully operating under comprehensive health and safety protocols, in addition to significantly reduced capacity levels. We will continue to work closely with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, state and local leaders, and public health officials to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.