For better or worse, love them or hate them, you cannot deny the fact that casinos are popular places to check out. Whether you’re stopping by while en route to a road tripping adventure or you’ve set your sights on visiting a specific casino destination for an extended stay and play outing, the host of onsite inclusive offerings at any casino boast some pretty big business—both in the hospitality industry and for the interested individuals who drop by.
Today you’ll find casinos located all over the world—some of which are big name brands of great acclaim. So, it goes without saying that the Mid-Atlantic would be home to several reputed options as well. To prove this point, I’ve compiled a sample guide of excellent casinos throughout the region for the interested road-tripper to have on hand while exploring or planning for casino visits to take.
Delaware
Casino at Delaware Park
Sometimes referred to as “DelPark,” this is currently the only place to find thoroughbred horse racing in the state of Delaware. Located just outside of Wilmington, in addition to races running between May and October, the site is home to an impressive casino featuring more than 1,900 of the most in-demand slot machines, over 40 table games, sports betting, online gaming, onsite dining, and so much more. Visit the website to learn more.
Harrington Raceway & Casino
Formerly known as Midway Slots, this is the resident racing track and casino setup of the Delaware State Fairgrounds. Just south of Harrington, 16 miles from Dover, the casino is home to more than 1,800 slot machines, various table games, sports betting, simulcasting, onsite dining (including a fabulous buffet), and loads of other activities, entertainment, and endeavors galore. The “racino” as it is commonly termed is owned and operated by the majority owned and operated nonprofit Harrington Raceway, Inc. Click here to learn more.
Bally’s Dover Casino
This is the big one you’ve probably heard more about than all the others. Originally founded as Dover Downs in its namesake Dover, Delaware, Bally’s Dover Casino comprises a grand all-in-one destination. Included on location is a hotel resort featuring 500+ rooms, a casino boasting more than 2,700 slot machines and 40 table games, a racetrack complex, multipurpose ballroom, dining, and loads of other diversions and onsite activities to pursue. Encompassing it all is the renowned Dover Motor Speedway used by NASCAR. Learn more about Bally’s Dover by viewing the website.
Maryland
MGM National Harbor
Right on the outskirts of D.C. in Oxon Hill sits the impressively grand MGM National Harbor Resort and Casino. Making up the site location is a stunning 23-story hotel (with 308 rooms), a 3,000-seat theater, meeting and event spaces, seven restaurants, a spa, retail, and so much more. Around 135,000 square feet comprise the onsite gaming space, including 2,200+ of the newest, most in-demand slot games available, like Electronic Tables, Reel, Video Reel, Video Poker, Roulette, Linked Progressives and more. You’ll also find a resident Poker Room located on the second level of the casino floor, which is home to 45 tables like an elevated High Limit platform and exclusive High Limit Salon. Visit the site link to learn more.
Horseshoe Casino
How about trying your luck right in the heart of Charm City at this Baltimore based, two-story casino setup. Part of Caesar’s Entertainment, Horseshoe Casino comprises an impressive 20,000-square-foot marketplace laden with food courts, three premier restaurants, various bars and lounges, and so much more. The casino features more than 1,600 slots, 97 table games, 56 electronic table games, and so much more. Click here to read more about all the various offerings on location here.
Live! Casino and Hotel
Owned by Gaming and Leisure Properties and operated by the Cordish Companies, you will find this grand casino and resort hotel combo sitting adjacent to the Arundel Mills Mall in Anne Arundel County. At 17 stories high, the 310-room hotel flaunts the status of being the tallest building in the county. But it’s the impressive casino setup that has so many hooked, with more than 3,900 slot machines and 189 table games (and electronic table games) in-house, 52 poker tables, and impressive dining all onsite. Another site highlight is the ongoing live entertainment via Live! Center Stage. Visit the website to learn more.
Ocean Downs
Situated in scenic Berlin, just outside of Ocean City, is this premier harness racing and casino, owned and operated by Churchill Downs, Inc. While the live races primarily take place during warmer months, gaming at this location is ongoing year-round, with more than 850 slots to choose from. Additionally, you can enjoy 18 tables with various different games to choose from, including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Three Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold’em, Mississippi, Stud, High Card Flush, Heads Up Hold ‘Em, and Players Edge 21. On location you’ll also find delicious dining options and a conference center for hosting meetings and other events. Visit the main website to read more about this location.
Rocky Gap Casino, Resort & Golf
As one of the most highly-rated casinos in the nation, Rocky Gap in Flintstone, Maryland offers plenty of praise-worthy attributes all in one spot. As the name implies, it is site to an impressive hotel resort of stately attributes and features, including a resident spa and award-winning onsite dining to boot. And then there is the signature golf course as well. But in keeping with the casino features specifically, you will find 600 different slot machines to choose from, as well as various table games of great acclaim. Click the link to learn more.
Hollywood Casino in Perryville
As Maryland’s first casino, having opened in 2010, Hollywood Casino in Perryville boasts many onsite attributes. It’s 75,000 square-foot gaming floor is home to 1,500+ slot machines as well as various table games, including Blackjack, Craps, and Roulette. There are also 10 poker rooms near the main entrance. Dining and onsite entertainment are also highlights at this location. Go to the website to learn more.
West Virginia
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
It’s always Mardi Gras at this stunning resort and casino combo based in Vitro, West Virginia. In addition to boasting a 150-room luxury hotel of great acclaim, along with delectable onsite dining venues, the site is home to both live greyhound racing as well as off-track betting for both greyhound and horse racing. The stellar casino scene boasts close to 700 slot machines, over 250 different games (including reels and video), and so much more. Click the link to find out more.
Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino
Formerly operating as Wheeling Downs, you’ll find this impressive greyhound racing and casino combo resort situated on its namesake Wheeling Island out in the middle of the Ohio River in West Virginia. In addition to its hotel, dining, and onsite live entertainment (including concerts and boxing), the site operates an impressive casino boasting more than 1,100 slot machines, an array of table games (poker, Blackjack, Craps, and Roulette), and both live greyhound races and off-track betting for greyhounds and horses. Greyhound races take place every afternoon between Wednesday and Saturday, starting at 1 p.m. Each day’s racing program consists of between 15 to 20 races. Visit their website for more information.
Mountaineer Casino Resort
Owned by Vici Properties and operated by Century Casinos, this casino resort in New Cumberland, West Virginia boasts one of the busiest thoroughbred racing courses in the nation. Formerly known as Waterford Downs, the casino offerings onsite here include around a thousand slots and a profuse variation of table games, such as Blackjack, Craps, Let It Ride, Roulette, Spanish 21, Mississippi Stud, and Three Card Poker. The resort also boasts onsite dining, an 18-hole golf course, and has been hailed as being the Best West Virginia Hotel. Click here to read more about Mountaineer Casino Resort and all its offerings.
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
This is likely the casino you think of first and foremost when any mention of a casino in West Virginia is made. Based in Charles Town in Jefferson County, this casino resort plays host to plentiful activities and diversions all in one place. Predating the casino days this has been one of the area’s finest thoroughbred racing complexes, having opened back in 1933 following the state’s legalization of parimutuel wagering. Now a 153-room hotel—the Inn at Charles Town also graces the extended premises as well as various dining facilities and other standout attributes. As for the casino favorites, you have more than 1,900 of the most in-demand slot machines to choose from, including reel slots, video slots, video poker and even Keno. Table games, Poker, and other gaming options grace the scene in addition. Visit the website to learn more.
The Casino Club at Greenbrier
This is the nation’s only private casino, and limited solely to hotel guests staying at the famed Greenbrier luxury resort, nestled in the scenic Allegheny Mountains. Your stay boasts many attributes and onsite amenities to boot. As for the casino offerings, you have more than 160 slot machines to choose from, via the resident Casino Club at Greenbrier. Additionally, you may select from 31 different table games. Click the hotel website link for all additional information.
Southern Pennsylvania
Hollywood Casino Morgantown
With its convenient location just off the PA Turnpike at Exit 298, Hollywood Casino Morgantown plays host to 750 of the hottest slots and best-loved table games. Additional onsite enticements include delicious dining and free live entertainment and performances every weekend. Learn more by visiting the link.
Hollywood Casino York
Adjoining the York Galleria Mall, the York extension of the Hollywood Casino plays host to its own onsite endeavors to set it apart. These include two restaurants, more than 500 slots, poker and fan-favored table games, and free live entertainment every weekend. You can discover more details by clicking here.
Parx Casino
There are actually several Parx brand casinos located throughout the state of Pennsylvania, but this one Located in Shippensburg is more of a mini casino, occupying the site of a former Lowes store in fact. Still bigger doesn’t always mean better, as is the case in this more manageable setup featuring more than 500 slots and 48 exciting table games. Onsite dining is also served here. Visit the website to learn more.
Virginia
Rivers Casino Portsmouth
Owned by Rush Street Gaming and, this casino opened little over a year ago as the state’s first full-service permanent casino. Here you can enjoy over 1,400 unique slot games in addition to cards and table games. Featured follies include Blackjack, Three-Card Poker, Craps, Roulette, and Baccarat. Guests can enjoy additional onsite entertainment and dining as well. Go to the link to learn more.
Rosie’s Gaming Emporium
You will currently find several different chain locations for Rosie’s Gaming Emporium located throughout the state of Virginia. Owned by Churchill Downs, Inc. and affiliated with Colonial Downs racetrack, the existing Rosie’s gambling parlors you can currently visit include locations in New Kent, Dumfries, Hampton, Emporia, Vinton, Richmond, and even a game room at the Quality Inn in Collinsville. All locations vary in the number of slots and featured games.
Additionally, there are several future and temporary Virginia casinos in the works. Visit the website for additional details.
Plans for additional casinos throughout the Mid-Atlantic are always in development. Furthermore, the controversial debating is forever ongoing regarding locations for each new venue. And then, of course, for those road-trippers not afraid to venture even further you have plenty of additional picks to choose from in addition to all these. Just remember to game responsibly and have a good time.