Charles Town Races Hollywood Casino
Based on the Executive Order by Gov. Jim Justice, and in order to help reduce the spread of COVID – 19, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races will be requiring all persons in public areas to wear a mask covering the face and nose. Slot machines will be thoroughly and regularly cleaned throughout the day.
- CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, which will lay off 541 workers beginning on Aug. 15, is blaming coronavirus-related business circumstances for the reduction in force.
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Social Distancing
- The installation of floor decals and signage to strictly enforce social distancing guidelines in areas where lines typically form.
- Slot machines will be configured to meet social distancing requirements.
- Table Games will have a maximum occupancy based on type of game; masks are required to play table games. There will be limited types of games available.
- Live music, entertainment, convention, and banquet services will remain suspended.
- The Inn at Charles Town has reopened.
- There will be no large drawings, tournaments, or special events.
- Skybox Sports Bar, Final Cut Steakhouse, and The Eatery are open.
- The H Lounge is temporarily closed for entertainment.
- The Poker Room and Valet are temporarily closed.
- The Sportsbook is now open daily.
Health & Safety
- Team members and vendors are required to wear masks and undergo a health screening each day, including temperature checks, prior to their shift.
- Based on the Executive Order by Gov. Jim Justice, and in order to help reduce the spread of COVID – 19, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races will be requiring all persons in public areas to wear a mask covering the face and nose.
- Slot machines will be thoroughly and regularly cleaned throughout the day. We have implemented similar protocols for table games.
- Sanitizer stations have been installed on the casino floor and are readily available throughout the facility.
- We deploy a fog machine to disinfect and sanitize every night.
- Smoking, including vaping and e-cigarette use is currently not allowed in inside the casino. We have designated smoking areas outside at the Valet entrance and in the East garage.
FAQ
What are your hours of operations?
The Casino will be open from 8 a.m. – 4 a.m. each day. We will close from 4 a.m. – 8 a.m. to sanitize and disinfect the facility. Entrance into the casino will end at 3:30 a.m.
How do I enter the casino?
Traffic to the casino will enter from Rt-340 and from 5th Avenue onto Hollywood Boulevard and will be directed to the East Garage.
What if I have an oversized vehicle that does not fit in the parking garage?
Please park across from the casino in the lot on Finish Line Avenue and enter through the East Garage entrance.
How can I find the wait times to enter the casino?
Wait times will vary based on time of day and day of week. Currently, we have no wait times during the weekdays and very little wait times on the weekends. We cannot provide updates on wait times in real time.
Will we honor expired driver’s licenses and ID’s because of closed DMV’s?
Expired Drivers Licenses will be accepted if the expired date is February 1, 2020 to current. This is subject to change based on DMV requirements
Will my temperature be taken before I enter the casino?
Yes.
Do I need to wear a mask to enter?
Yes, masks are required per the Governor’s Executive order. Mask must cover the nose and mouth.
Is smoking allowed?
No, smoking is not permitted inside the casino at this time. Smoking is allowed in designated areas outside the Valet entrance and in the East garage.
What dining outlets and bars are open?
Currently Joe and Dough, The Classic, and Zen are open with limited menu options and hours. Social distancing protocols will be observed in the ordering and dining spaces. The Skybox Sports Bar and Final Cut Steakhouse are open. The Charles Town Drafthouse and H Lounge Bar are open for complimentary soda, water and coffee as well as the ability to purchase alcohol. Beverage service on the floor will be limited.
What Table Games are available?
Currently we are offering Blackjack, Mini-Bacc, Spanish 21, Rapid Roulette, 3 Card Poker*, 4 Card Poker*, Pai Gow Poker*, Let it Ride*, High Card Flush*, Heads Up Hold’em Poker*, and Craps. Craps has limited positions available and reservations are taken at the table. Minimums vary by day and game type. Masks are required to play table games. *Cards are dealt face up.
Is the Poker Room open?
No. Per the reopening guidance from the State of West Virginia, we are only to allow table games where the cards are not touched by the guests, therefore the poker room is not authorized to operate at this time.
When will spectators be permitted to watch Horse Racing?
The first-floor grandstand has reopened for live racing and simulcasting operations. Spectators can now watch live horse racing. Live racing will continue to be held at Charles Town on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings with a first race post time of 7 p.m. At this time, all guests must access the property through the East Garage entrance, therefore all guests must be 21 or over to access racing.
Is the Sportsbook open?
Yes. The Sportsbook is now open daily. The self-betting kiosks are open from 8 a.m. – 4 a.m. every day.
Can I still get a hotel room?
The Inn at Charles Town has reopened with a limited capacity
Will the Shuttle Bus be running?
The shuttle bus will run hourly from The Inn at Charles Town to the Bus Entrance.
Shuttle Bus Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday: 12:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday – Sunday: 8:30 a.m. – 4 a.m.
The shuttle will not make stops at any other local hotels and will only transport registered guests of the Inn at Charles Town at this time. The shuttle will be disinfected after each trip. Masks are required.
Will there be concerts and live entertainment?
Currently, there will be no live entertainment at the H Lounge. Tickets for concerts that have been postponed or rescheduled are valid for the new date or you may contact Ticketmaster for a refund. Updates on future Event Center entertainment can be found on our website under the entertainment tab.
Can I still get self-serve drinks?
No. Self-serve drinks will not be available. Drinks may be purchased from the open dining outlets, bars, or beverage servers. Complimentary water, soda and coffee will be available from cocktail servers and at the bar locations.
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Will there still be complimentary drink service on the casino floor?
No. Complimentary drink service will only be available for Elite and Owners Club tier level guests at this time. Alcohol may be purchased from cocktail servers or at the H Lounge and Charles Town Draft House.
Will my mychoice card, mycash, or tier level be expired when I come back?
No. Your mychoice card and mycash will both be valid. Your tier level will be the same as before we were ordered to close on March 16, 2020. Though your mychoice card may show an expiration date of 3/31/2020 you DO NOT need to get a new card printed, it will still work just as it did prior to the closure.
| Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races | |
|---|---|
| Location | Jefferson County, West Virginia, USA |
| Address | 750 Hollywood Drive, Charles Town, WV 25414 |
| Opening date | December 3, 1933 |
| Theme | Silver Screen Slots, OK Corral Slots, Slot City, Slot Central and Hollywood Slots |
| No. of rooms | 150 |
| Notable restaurants | Skyline Terrace, Skybox, Epic Buffet, Final Cut, 9 Dragons |
| Casino type | Racetrack |
| Owner | Gaming and Leisure Properties |
| Operating license holder | Penn National Gaming |
| Previous names | Jefferson County Races, Charles Town Races & Slots |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: 39°17′44″N77°50′55″W / 39.2956497°N 77.8486061°W |
| Website | hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com |
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races is a race track and casino just outside the eastern city limits of Charles Town, West Virginia, owned by Gaming and Leisure Properties and operated by Penn National Gaming. It features a six furlongthoroughbredhorse racing facility that is home of the West Virginia Breeders' Classic. It generally runs a 5 days a week schedule (four days per week in July & August and some major holidays). It also contains over 3,000 slot machines, table games, and sports betting.
Ownership history[edit]
The Charles Town Race Track was opened on December 2, 1933 by the Shenandoah Valley Jockey Club.[1] It has changed owners over the years and in 1997 was purchased by Penn National Gaming, Inc. [2]
Horse racing[edit]
The Sprint Festival[edit]
In 2008, the track inaugurated The Sprint Festival, four open stakes worth a total of $500,000. These are the 4½ furlong $200,000 Charles Town Invitational Dash for colts and geldings three-years-old and up, the $100,000 Lady Charles Town for 3-year-old fillies at 4½ furlongs, the $100,000 West Virginia Sprint Derby for 3-year-olds at 4½ furlongs, and the $100,000 Red Legend Stakes for 3-year-olds at seven furlongs.
West Virginia Breeders' Classics[edit]
In 1987, NFL Hall of Famer Sam Huff organized the first West Virginia Breeders’ Classics. Local favorite Onion Juice won the inaugural running and the state’s first $100,000 purse.
- Biggest race of the day is the $500,000 West Virginia Breeders' Classic.
- Total purses for the day combine for a total $1,000,000.
Charles Town Classic[edit]
In 2009, it inaugurated the Charles Town Classic for older horses running a distance of one and 1/8 mile. The purse was 'tiered' and was determined by the graded status of the winner. The purse's range was from between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Researcher won the 1st and 2nd Charles Town Classic races. In 2013, the purse was increased to $1,500,000 with the winner receiving $1,000,000, making the Grade 3 Charles Town Classic one of the richest Thoroughbred race contested in U.S. surpassed only by the Kentucky Derby and Breeders' Cup World Championships. The race has attracted top-class performers including Game On Dude and Shared Belief.
Graded events[edit]
The following Graded events were held at Charles Town Races in 2019.
Grade III
Other facilities[edit]
Hotel[edit]
Also on the property is a 153-room hotel, The Inn at Charles Town, and several dining facilities including: a food court, sports bar, fine dining restaurant, and the Skyline Terrace which overlooks the track. However, while a hot buffet breakfast is served at the hotel, the previously mentioned dining facilities are not located in the hotel. The property offers a shuttle between the hotel and casino/race track for its patrons.
Table games[edit]
On December 5, 2009, a second referendum was held on table games and this time voters approved the referendum to allow table games at the venue. As of July 2, 2010, the facility, for years known as 'Charles Town Races & Slots,' was renamed 'Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races'.
Sports betting[edit]
On August 30, 2018, sports betting began at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. The casino is the first in West Virginia to offer sports betting.[3]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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- ^Ramsey, Eric (August 30, 2018). 'Hollywood Casino Launches West Virginia Sports Betting Ahead of Schedule'. Legal Sports Report. Retrieved January 22, 2019.