Penn increases dominant Pennsylvania presence with fourth casino
On December 22, Penn National Gaming celebrated the grand opening of Hollywood Casino Morgantown, its fourth gaming and entertainment facility in Pennsylvania. The $111 million state-of-the-art casino is the Company’s 44th property in North America.
The 80,000-square-foot casino is the company’s second Category 4 casino, created by Pennsylvania’s 2017 gaming expansion law to address underserved gaming regions. Category 4 casinos are limited to 750 slot machines and 30 table games upon opening, with the option to petition regulators for an additional 10 table games after opening. Penn opened its Hollywood Casino York Category 4 casino in August.
Hollywood Casino Morgantown opened with the maximum allowable contingent of 750 slots and 30 tables. The property also offers a retail Barstool Sportsbook and upscale casual dining.
The Barstool Sportsbook includes a state-of-the-art Jumbotron above the bar, bleacher seating, sports betting tellers and sports wagering and racing kiosks, along with interactive games, an outdoor fire pit and a Barstool Sportsbook merchandise station.
State gaming officials, legislators and area dignitaries including Philadelphia Eagles legend Vince Papale joined Penn National Gaming team members for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Hollywood Casino Morgantown then opened to the public at noon.
“We would like to officially welcome players and guests to Hollywood Casino Morgantown, our fourth property in the commonwealth,” said Todd George, executive vice president of operations for Penn National.
“We’re thrilled to showcase this regional entertainment destination, offering premier gaming and dining in a modern atmosphere. In addition, we’re grateful for the support of our host community, Caernarvon Township, and to all of our local and state legislators and regional business leaders who helped make this day possible. We’re proud to be creating jobs and starting a new economic engine right here in Berks County.
“We’re also excited to outfit this casino with our innovative ‘3Cs’ technology, which provides for a cardless, cashless, contactless ‘mywallet’ experience. I would like to thank the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for their support as well as our technology partners Everi Holdings and Acres Manufacturing.
“This next-level technology, which is in place at all four of our Pennsylvania casinos, further supports our omnichannel business approach in which we provide the best experiences whether people are playing at our properties or across our numerous online offerings.”
The facility employs approximately 375 people and generated over 275 construction jobs.
Hollywood Casino Morgantown includes three casual dining options – Barstool Sportsbook, Tony Luke’s and Red Lotus Asian Kitchen—as well as Bar 76, a 100-seat bar and entertainment lounge on the gaming floor.
The opening increases Penn’s dominance in Pennsylvania. In addition to the two Category 4 casinos, Penn National operates its flagship Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course outside Harrisburg and the recently rebranded Hollywood Casino at the Meadows south of Pittsburgh.
