Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races is West Virginia's largest casino and the launch site of legal sports betting in the state. On August 30, 2018, the first regulated sports wager in WV history was placed here. Today the property operates a full retail sportsbook powered by DraftKings, along with thoroughbred horse racing, table games, and over 2,500 slot machines.
Address & Contact
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
750 Hollywood Drive, Charles Town, WV 25414
Phone: 1-800-795-7001
About the Hollywood Casino sportsbook
The retail sportsbook at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races is operated by DraftKings, one of seven legal mobile sportsbooks in West Virginia. The on-property sportsbook complements DraftKings's mobile app, which is available statewide.
Sportsbook features
- DraftKings-branded retail sportsbook with full betting windows
- 20+ self-service betting kiosks
- Multiple HD viewing lounges with stadium-style seating
- In-play markets across all major leagues
- Cash betting at the cage, no minimum wager requirement
- Horse racing simulcast integration
- Same-day cash withdrawals
History of Hollywood Casino
The property opened in 1933 as Charles Town Race Track, focused on thoroughbred horse racing. It expanded into slot machines in 1997 after WV legalized racetrack video lottery terminals. Penn Entertainment (formerly Penn National Gaming) acquired the property in 1997. After PASPA fell in May 2018, WV moved quickly and Hollywood Casino became the launch site for the state's first legal sportsbook on August 30, 2018.
Casino amenities at Hollywood Casino
The sportsbook is part of a full-service casino property with the following amenities:
- 2,500+ slot machines
- 90+ table games (blackjack, roulette, craps, baccarat)
- Live poker room
- Thoroughbred horse racing track (live racing seasonally)
- 7 restaurants including Final Cut Steakhouse and The Skyline Terrace Buffet
- Hollywood Hotel (153 rooms on-site)
- Indoor pool and fitness center
Getting to Hollywood Casino
Located 60 miles northwest of Washington DC and 70 miles east of Pittsburgh. Easy access from I-81, I-70, and US-340. Amtrak's Brunswick Line stops in nearby Harpers Ferry. Reagan National Airport (DCA) is the closest major airport.
Parking: Free valet and self-parking on site. 4,000+ surface parking spaces.
Nearby hotels
- Hollywood Hotel (on-site)
- Holiday Inn Express Charles Town
- Hampton Inn Charles Town
- Bavarian Inn (10 minutes in Shepherdstown)
Bet on mobile with DraftKings
While at Hollywood Casino (or anywhere inside WV), you can also wager on the DraftKings mobile app. Current welcome offer: Bet $5, Get $200 in Bonus Bets. Instantly + 20% deposit match up to $1,000 secondary ยท valid through July 1, 2026.
Page last verified: 2026-04-26. Hours, partnerships, and amenities at WV casinos can change. Confirm current details directly with Hollywood Casino before traveling.
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