Pennsylvania’s casinos provide the latest gaming machines and tables, plus possible access to on-site racing venues for additional betting. Many casinos are also entertainment hubs that offer access to concert and show venues and a wealth of exquisite dining options.

Contact (866) ERIE - FUN. Presque Isle Downs & Casino is located just south of I-90 Exit 27 in Erie, PA 8199 Perry Highway Erie, PA 16509. The State of Pennsylvania (PA) is located in the Northeast of the United-States between New Jersey and Ohio. The “Keystone State” has a population of nearly 13 million. Its official capital is Harrisburg but its most populous city is Philadelphia. There are 12 casinos in activity within the territory of PA. Hotels close to a casino in Erie offer the convenience of easy access to your favorite games of chance, so you’ll feel like you’ve hit the jackpot. Check out a great variety of Erie hotels by a.

Try your luck at one of the 12 Pennsylvania casinos below, where you’ll be sure to pocket many fond memories, if not loads of winnings.

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1. Harrah’s Philadelphia

Chester

Catch live harness-racing action at Harrah’s Philadelphia or watch races that are broadcasted live daily from major tracks in their indoor waging area. Meanwhile, the casino features more than 2,000 slots, video poker machines and a variety of table games.

2. Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course

Grantville

Hollywood is the theme at this casino, the only gaming and racing facility in central Pennsylvania. Try your luck at more than 2,400 slot machines and 56 table games, or snag a box seat at the track where live races takes place Wednesday—Saturday at 6pm.

3. Lady Luck Casino Nemacolin

Farmington

Lady Luck Casino Nemacolin is a small casino situated at the lovely Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, which offers shuttles to and from the casino 24/7. Featuring nearly 600 slot machines, 29 table games, including roulette, craps and blackjack, Lady Luck is an understated hideaway for slots lovers.

4. The Meadows Racetrack & Casino

Washington

The Meadows supplies year-round harness racing and more than 3,000 slot machines, 65 table games and a variety of entertainment options, including a 24-lane bowling alley and live entertainment at Headliners, a venue that hosts local and national performing artists. Whether you’re in the mood for casual food court dining, trackside eats, or surf and turf from an award-winning steakhouse, The Meadows has a variety of dining options to satisfy your palate.

5. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

A $208 million renovation effort dramatically transformed Pocano Downs into not only Pennsylvania's first casino, but the area's leading enterntainment complex. With 82,000 square feet of gaming space holding 2,300 slot machines, 90 table games and a 218-room, 20-suite hotel, Pocono Downs offers countless opportunities for gaming fun. The hotel and entertainment center’s unique architecture is inspired by the landscape, flora, wildlife, natural resources and personality of the Susquehanna River Valley.

6. Mount Airy Casino Resort

Mount Pocono

Mount Airy Casino has a wide variety of attractions, including an 18-hole championship golf course with 6,500 yards of manicured greens, a luxurious spa and salon, and an impressive 51,000-square-foot indoor and outdoor pool. Gamers love the 1,800 slot machines and 70 table games. Try The Buffet for the great sampling of gourmet dishes, including carving, salad, seafood and dessert stations.

7. Parx Casino and Racetrack

Bensalem

Parx Casino and Parx East, adjacent properties located 20 minutes away from Philadelphia’s Center City, feature more than 3,330 slot machines, 100 live gaming tables, plus live and simulcast racing action. Sports lovers should spend time at Jax, a sports bar featuring more than 48 poker tables, and Chickie & Pete’s, an interactive sports bar and crab house.

8. Presque Isle Downs & Casino

More than 1,700 slot machines light up this casino and racetrack. Presque Isle Downs & Casino offers shuttle that runs 24/7 to the Baymont Hotel across the street, so visitors can stay and play. Don’t miss live music on Friday and Saturday evenings at the Downs Clubhouse & Lounge and the Sunday champagne breakfast buffet.

9. Rivers Casino

Rivers Casino offers 3,000 slot machines, more than 100 tablegames and a 30-table poker room on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. The casino has five restaurants to choose from including Andrew’s Steak and Seafood, named after important Pittsburg natives named Andrew such as Carnegie, Mellon and Warhol.

10. Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem

Sands Bethlehem, located on the former site of the historic Bethlehem Steel plant, is home to 3,000 slot machines, 200 table games and a variety of dining, shopping and entertainment options. Shop at The Outlets at the Sands Bethlehem, check out the event center’s show schedule or dine at one of the resort’s 10 restaurants, including Steelworks Buffet & Grill and Emeril’s Chop House.

11. Sugar House Casino

Located on the site of a vacant sugar refinery on the Delaware River, the casino has more than 1,900 slot machines and 103 table games. Dine on the waterfront at The Refinery, where delicious American cuisine collides with live music and gorgeous views. The casino provides free transportation via its Sugar Express trolley from more than 24 Philadelphia locations.

12. Valley Forge Casino and Resort

King of Prussia

Valley Forge Casino and Resort has 600 slot machines, 50 live gaming tables and 485 guestrooms and suites. Plan to spend the night at the resort, where visitors can also hang out at an outdoor garden pool with views of Valley Forge National Historical Park, ride a mechanical bull at Deuces wild Buck’ Bull Saloon and chow down at eight different fine dining and casual restaurants.

Presque Isle Downs & Casino is a casino and horse racing track near Erie, Pennsylvania, owned and operated by Churchill Downs Inc.

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History[edit]

The developer, MTR Gaming Group, broke ground in October 2005 for the new facility, which opened on February 28, 2007.

Simulcasting was transferred from its former upper Peach Street location and became operational in August 2007.^[1]

In January 2019, Eldorado Resorts (the successor of MTR Gaming) sold the property to Churchill Downs Inc. for $178.9 million.^[2]

Description[edit]

The casino contains 1,500 slot machines. The 1 mile (1.6 km) oval track opened on September 2, 2007. The racing surface is the synthetic material Tapeta Footings (a mixture of sand, rubber, fiber with a wax coating^[3]). It was the first synthetic horse racetrack longer than 1 mile (1.6 km) in the Northeast and the first racetrack paved with Tapeta in the United States.^[3]

Gamingrevenue is split between the operator (45%) and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (55%), the latter of which will use the funds for property tax relief, economic development and tourism, and the horse racing industry.^[1] Revenue from table games goes to the state's general fund and the local government. Presque Isle Downs & Casino now operates table games, along with 1,600 slot machines.

On February 6, 2019, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved a sports betting license for Presque Isle Downs & Casino. The casino will construct a sportsbook and will also offer 50 self-betting kiosks.^[4] The BetAmerica self-betting kiosks began operation on August 9, 2019.^[5] On December 16, 2019, a three-day soft launch began for the BetAmerica online sportsbook.^[6] The full launch of the BetAmerica online sportsbook occurred on December 19, 2019.^[7]

The property is located on 272 acres (110 ha) off Exit 27 on Interstate 90 in Summit Township.

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Graded events[edit]

The following Graded events were held at Presque Isle Downs in 2019.

Grade II

• Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes^[8]

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Other Stakes

• Satin and Lace Stakes
• Karl Boyes Memorial Stakes
• The HPBA Stakes
• Fitz Dixon, JR. Memorial Juvenile Stakes

See also[edit]

References[edit]

1. ^ ^abGuerriero, John (July 7, 2007). 'Numbers Down a Bit, But Hopes Still High'. Erie Times-News. pp. 1A, 7A.
2. ^'Churchill Downs completes purchase of Presque Isle Downs & Casino'. Erie Times-News. January 12, 2019. Retrieved 2019-01-12.
3. ^ ^abGuerriero, John (2007-09-01). 'And...They're off'. Erie Times-News. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
4. ^Rink, Matthew (February 6, 2019). 'Sports betting approved for Erie casino'. GoErie.com. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
5. ^Abbas, Syeda (August 9, 2019). 'Presque Isle Downs and Casino now offering sports betting'. YourErie.com. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
6. ^Kohler, Katie (December 16, 2019). 'BetAmerica Sportsbook Sneaks In A Soft Launch Before 2019 Wraps Up'. Play Pennsylvania. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
7. ^'BetAmerica Sportsbook Makes Online Debut in Pennsylvania'. Globe Newswire. December 19, 2019. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
8. ^Blood Horse: 2011 Graded Stakes: 13 Fewer Than '10

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