Hollywood Casino York

What Hollywood Casino York does

Hollywood Casino York is a single-asset gaming entertainment property located at the York Galleria Mall in York, Pennsylvania, operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN). The property opened in 2019 and runs 24/7, offering 700+ slot machines with denominations from one cent to $10, 27+ table games including blackjack, craps, roulette, Pai Gow, Three Card Poker, and Ultimate Texas Hold'em, plus progressive jackpot systems (Blazing 7s, Multi-Link, Pai Gow Progressive). It also operates a sportsbook under the ESPN BET partnership with wagering on football, basketball, hockey, soccer, baseball, golf, tennis, auto racing, boxing, MMA, cricket, and collegiate events.

The property's digital layer consists of the Hollywood Casino mobile app (iOS/Android, 500+ games) and HollywoodCasino.com, both integrated with the PENN Play loyalty program, PENN Wallet digital wallet, and PENN Marketplace for rewards redemption. Dining is anchored by Classic Grill (casual American comfort food) and The Sportsbook restaurant (full-service sports bar). Marketing is layered through PENN Play tier programs (Advantage, Owners Club, Elite), PENN Heroes (military/veteran discounts), 50+ Forever Fun Bonuses, live weekend entertainment, anniversary drawings, and Ticketmaster-powered reward redemption.

Hollywood Casino York makes money on a transaction/fee basis across six revenue streams: slot wagering, table game wagering, sports betting, food and beverage, online/mobile real-money gaming, and loyalty-driven repeat engagement. Its go-to-market is omnichannel and direct-to-consumer, combining walk-in foot traffic at the mall location with mobile-app-driven online gaming and cross-promotion across PENN Entertainment's national Hollywood Casino network (e.g., Morgantown, Penn National Race Course). Pricing is pay-as-you-go on the gaming side; mobile sign-up incentives ($5 bet unlocks 300 bonus spins; up to $1,000 in online credits) and dining Happy Hour specials drive initial and repeat usage.

Name

Hollywood Casino York

Legal name

Hollywood Casino York (operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc.)

Website

https://hollywoodyorkcasino.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hollywood Casino York is a 24/7 gaming, dining, and sports betting property at York Galleria Mall, operated by PENN Entertainment. It serves adult gamblers and entertainment seekers in south-central Pennsylvania with 700+ slots, 27+ table games, ESPN BET sportsbook, two restaurants, and a mobile casino app tied to PENN Play.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casino Gaming and Entertainment

NAICS

Casinos (except Casino Hotels) (71321), Other Gambling Industries (713290)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Casino Resorts (Casino + Hotel/Entertainment) (MPAEAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Online Bingo Casinos (MPAEABAF)

Keywords

• Casino gaming entertainment
• Slot machine gaming
• Table games betting
• Sportsbook wagering
• Loyalty rewards program

Headquarters

HQ city

York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Gaming - Slots: Slot machine revenue from player wagers across 600+ machines with denominations from one cent to $10, including progressive slots
2. Gaming - Table Games: Table game revenue from blackjack, craps, roulette, Pai Gow, Three Card Poker, and other table game wagers across 27 tables
3. Sports Betting: Wagering on professional and collegiate sports including straight bets, parlays, match-ups, futures, props and in-game betting through ESPN BET platform
4. Food & Beverage: Dining revenue from The Sportsbook restaurant and Classic Grill serving American cuisine, with to-go ordering available
5. Online Gaming: Mobile app real-money casino gaming with 500+ games, bonus spins promotions, and online credits for new sign-ups
6. PENN Play Loyalty Program: Program drives repeat engagement; members earn tier points and PENN Cash through gaming, dining, and app usage that can be redeemed for slot play, cash, or marketplace purchases

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hollywood Casino York operates a 24/7 gaming, dining, and entertainment complex at the York Galleria Mall in York, Pennsylvania, offering more than 600 slot machines, 27 table games, ESPN BET-powered sports wagering, two on-site restaurants (Classic Grill and The Sportsbook), and live weekend entertainment. The property also drives at-home engagement through the Hollywood Casino mobile app (500+ real-money games) and HollywoodCasino.com, both linked to the PENN Play loyalty program.

Product overview

Hollywood Casino York is a casino entertainment complex offering an integrated gaming and hospitality experience. The core offering centers on a physical casino property with over 630 slot machines and 27+ table games (including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, and Pai Gow), complemented by The Sportsbook for sports wagering with ESPN BET branding, and dining at Classic Grill and The Sportsbook restaurant. The PENN Play loyalty program ties together both the physical property and digital offerings, including the Hollywood Casino mobile app (500+ online games) and HollywoodCasino.com online gaming platform. Live weekend entertainment and special promotions further enhance the guest experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PENN Play: The loyalty rewards program for PENN Entertainment properties, including Hollywood Casino York. Members earn Tier Points and PENN Cash through gaming and can redeem rewards across all PENN properties.
• The Sportsbook
• Classic Grill

Products and services

• Hollywood Casino York
• Slot Machines
• Table Games
• The Sportsbook (ESPN BET)
• Classic Grill Restaurant
• The Sportsbook Restaurant
• PENN Play Loyalty Program
• Hollywood Casino Mobile App
• HollywoodCasino.com Online Gaming
• Live Weekend Entertainment

Quantifiable outcome

• $148,668.99+ progressive jackpot payouts
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TicketmastercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThrough the Ticketmaster partnership, PENN Play members can redeem PENN Cash for tickets to concerts and sporting events. This provides additional value and utility to the loyalty rewards program, encouraging more engagement and play.
• ESPN BETcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerESPN BET powers the sports betting operations at Hollywood Casino York, offering wagering on football, basketball, hockey, soccer, baseball, golf, tennis, auto racing, rugby, cycling, boxing, MMA, and cricket with professional and collegiate betting options.
• PENN EntertainmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPENN Entertainment is the parent company and brand operator. Hollywood Casino York is part of the PENN Entertainment portfolio including Hollywood, Ameristar, L'Auberge, Argosy, Boomtown, and other casino brands across the US.
• Hollywood Casino MorgantownminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSister property referenced for cross-promotional live entertainment and event access. Part of regional Hollywood Casino network encouraging guest travel between properties.
• Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race CourseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSister property and flagship location referenced for America's 250th Birthday celebration events and cross-promotional entertainment.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Caesars Entertainment: Largest U.S. regional and Las Vegas gaming operator, parent of Harrah's Philadelphia. Competes through Caesars Rewards, Caesars Sportsbook, and multi-property loyalty - directly parallels PENN Entertainment's positioning vs. Hollywood Casino York.
• MGM Resorts International: Major U.S. gaming and hospitality operator with BetMGM online joint venture. Competes with PENN/Hollywood Casino York in both land-based gaming markets and online casino/sportsbook via BetMGM.

Emerging players

• DraftKings: Leading U.S. online casino and sportsbook operator active in Pennsylvania. Directly competes with the Hollywood Casino mobile app and ESPN BET-powered sportsbook for digital gaming wallet share.

Direct peers

• Rivers Casino Philadelphia: Regional casino located in the greater Philadelphia market, competing directly with Hollywood Casino York for Pennsylvania gaming wallet share. Operates slots, table games, sportsbook, dining, and loyalty rewards under the Rivers brand.
• Parx Casino: Largest gaming complex in Pennsylvania by gaming revenue, located in Bensalem. Offers slots, table games, sports betting via Barstool/ESPN BET-style integrations, and live entertainment - a close scale and format comparator to Hollywood Casino York.
• Wind Creek Bethlehem: Pennsylvania integrated casino resort with hotel, slots, table games, sportsbook, and entertainment. Competes with Hollywood Casino York for regional overnight and day-trip gaming trips in eastern PA.
• Mohegan Sun Pocono: Pennsylvania casino in Wilkes-Barre offering slots, table games, sportsbook, hotel, and dining. Comparable regional gaming mix to Hollywood Casino York with an additional lodging component.
• Mount Airy Casino Resort: Pennsylvania integrated casino resort with hotel, slots, table games, and sportsbook. Competes with Hollywood Casino York for northeast PA and New Jersey border gaming trips.
• Harrah's Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack: Caesars Entertainment's Pennsylvania racino offering slots, table games, sportsbook, and Caesars Rewards loyalty. Comparable Pennsylvania gaming mix with a national parent loyalty ecosystem parallel to PENN Play.
• Live! Casino Pittsburgh: Cordish Companies' Pennsylvania casino featuring slots, table games, sportsbook, hotel, and multiple dining venues. Directly comparable omnichannel regional casino positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hollywood
• Facebookfacebook.com/hollywood
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hollywoodcasinoyork

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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