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 August 2, 2022 – Our club had a special treat this week with club member Nick Smolko, IT Manager at Hollywood York’s Casino, giving us a tour of the facility. Did you know that Pennsylvania is second in total gambling revenue only exceeded by the state of Nevada? Penn National Gaming, owner of Hollywood Casino, is one of the largest gaming operators in the country, with 44 properties in 20 states, and home to over 26,000 employees and growing! Hollywood York’s Casino has over 500 slots to choose from, you’ll find more titles and more bonus rounds then other casinos. You’ll also find all your favorite denominations, from one cent to $100, as well as wheel, progressive, video slots, and video poker machines on Hollywood York’s casino floor. At Hollywood Casino, you can play blackjack, craps, roulette, and plenty more. The casino has the potential to expand to up to 750 slot machines and 40 table games and is in the planning stages to expand. Barstool Sportsbook is a sports bar where you can place wagers on football, basketball, hockey, soccer, baseball, golf, tennis, auto racing, rugby, cycling, boxing and MMA, and cricket. Professional and collegiate betting options will be available. Types of wagers will include straight bets, parlays, match-ups, futures, props and in game betting. One of the biggest kept secrets, Nick said, is the dining and entertainment. The prime rib and the crab cakes are delicious, he said. The casino features an airy "Diner & Drinks" casual restaurant. It also offers Classic Grill, which features breakfast sandwiches, burgers, coffee, and more. There is live entertainment every weekend. Since opening in August, Hollywood Casino York took in just over $77 million from slot play, table games and sports wagering. Tax revenue from Pennsylvania casino gambling topped the $2 billion mark for the first time. Gaming taxes the previous fiscal year equaled $1.59 billion. |