“The fact that it’s right down the road from corporate headquarters means that we really want it to be a showcase of the best of our Hollywood Casino brand.Īn interior shot of the soon-to-open Hollywood Casino Morgantown. “It definitely holds special meaning to us,” said Eric Schippers, senior vice president of public affairs for Penn National Gaming, on a call. Situated near the intersections of The Pennsylvania Turnpike, Interstate 176 and Route 10 in Caernarvon Township, the 80,000-square-foot facility becomes Penn National Gaming’s fourth Pennsylvania casino, but the Wyomissing-based company’s first in its own backyard, so to speak. “We’re very excited to soon welcome patrons to this beautiful new property, where they’ll be able to experience premier gaming, dining and entertainment.” “The countdown to our grand opening begins today,” said Marc Guastella, vice president and general manager for Hollywood Casino Morgantown, in a statement. That means one month from now, Berks County residents for the first time will no longer be required to cross the county line to play a hand of blackjack, take a spin on a roulette wheel or pull a slot lever. 22, pending final regulatory approvals, according to an announcement from Penn National Gaming on Monday. Hollywood Casino Morgantown is scheduled to launch at noon on Dec.
