Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course

More than a Casino. An Entertainment Destination.

Roll the dice on a casino experience that offers so much more. Just minutes from downtown Harrisburg and the sweetness of Hershey, Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course delivers a diverse assortment of entertainment experiences for family fun, date nights, or music and concerts. Enjoy the thrill of live thoroughbred racing, the energy of the casino floor, a concert under the stars, or a delicious dinner, Hollywood Casino has a reason to stay longer and come back sooner.

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Live Racing & Wagering

There's something timeless about watching thoroughbreds thunder down the stretch. Penn National Race Course hosts live racing more than 150 days per year. Can't make it on a race night? Simulcast racing from tracks across the country is available 365 days a year.

If you’re new to the sport, betting basics guides are available onsite to help first-timers get in on the action. Grandstand seats put you closest to the track for the best views of live racing, while box seats or box suites offer an elevated experience with amenities like private wagering machines and dedicated televisions.

Sometimes the horses take a break to let some other racers have a run. Camels, ostriches, and zebras have taken to the track during special racing events — a uniquely memorable experience open to all ages at no entry fee.

The racing apron has activities to keep the action going between races. Grab a seat by a fire pit or team up for a friendly game of bean bag toss.  

Hollywood Casino Table Gambling

Hollywood Casino Horse Racing at Penn National

Dining

Dining options range from fine dining to casual fare, with multiple venues to suit your mood and pace.

Final Cut Steakhouse is the property's signature dining destination. It’s ideal for date nights, celebrations, or any occasion that calls for something special. Wine connoisseurs will be happy to know the steakhouse boasts a Wine Spectator-recognized wine cellar.   Because the entrance is on the casino floor, all patrons must be 21 or older.

For more casual visits, The Eatery food court has multiple options to keep things quick and satisfying, plus a draft house with craft and draft beer and cocktails.

The Sportsbook has a restaurant and bar with views of the action on the racetrack. Order a pizza, steak, salad, burger, or brew at a spot where the menu is set for a variety of tastes. 

Go trackside at the Paddock Café. Enjoy table service and grab a cold beer from the nearby beer garden.

Final Cut Steakhouse at Hollywood Casino Desert

Live Entertainment

Music is a must at Hollywood Casino both indoors and outdoors. Free live entertainment is featured inside at the H Lounge every Friday and Saturday night, spotlighting some of the best cover acts around. For bigger shows, the PENN Heroes Stage hosts an outdoor concert series featuring big names in entertainment. Recent acts include Bret Michaels (he’s a Central PA native!) Steve Miller Band, and Counting Crows.

It's the kind of lineup that makes Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course a destination for a night out, not just a stop along the way.

Address: 777 Hollywood Blvd., Grantville, PA 17028

Distance: Approximately 15 miles from downtown Harrisburg; 10 miles from downtown Hershey

Hours: Open 24/7 (racing, dining, and entertainment hours vary)

Parking: Free self-parking and valet available

Racing: Select dates late February to November

Must Be 21+ to access the casino floor