PENN News & Events

PENN Entertainment expects to open the new land-based Hollywood Casino Aurora to the public on Wednesday, June 24, pending customary regulatory approvals. This will be the second all-new PENN property to open in the Chicagoland region following the grand opening of the land-based Hollywood Casino Joliet in August 2025. The new $360 million entertainment destination is being developed across from Chicago Premium Outlets, located near Interstate-88 in Aurora. The state-of-the-art property will feature a luxurious hotel, more than 1,200 gaming positions, a retail sportsbook, outdoor entertainment area, full-service spa, premium bars and restaurants, a 12,000 square foot event center and approximately 1,700 parking spaces. The Company expects to employ approximately 700 team members at the new casino, which nearly doubles PENN's existing employee roster in Aurora.

PENN Entertainment expects to open the new hotel tower at Hollywood Casino Columbus on June 12, 2026, pending customary regulatory approvals. The 203-room hotel represents a major expansion for Hollywood Casino Columbus, offering guests modern, upscale accommodations at the city's premier gaming, dining and entertainment experience. The 150,000 square-foot tower will feature 183 standard rooms and 20 luxury suites, a full service bar and restaurant - The Hill Eatery & Lounge, conference rooms, fitness center and an outdoor seating terrace. Guests will be able to book rooms beginning April 15 by visiting the Hollywood Casino Columbus website. The new hotel will add roughly 100 new jobs to the west side of Columbus. Hollywood Casino Columbus will host job fairs for all hotel staff positions on March 27 and April 10. In addition to the hotel, Hollywood Casino Columbus will also introduce an expanded high limit table games room in the second half of 2026, pending customary regulatory approvals, adding to the property's robust offering of gaming and entertainment experiences.