City Directory — Ohio
Casinos Near Columbus, Ohio
2 verified casinos near Columbus. Browse the directory, check addresses, and compare players club options before you visit.
2 verified casinos near Columbus. Browse the directory, check addresses, and compare players club options before you visit.
2 verified casino locations within driving distance of Columbus.
New players can join mychoice rewards, Penn Entertainment's loyalty program, to earn points on slots and table play redeemable for free play and dining credits, with status counting across 40-plus Penn properties nationwide. Sign up at the players club desk before your first session — points are not retroactive.
Hollywood Casino Columbus is a large-scale commercial casino operated by Penn Entertainment on the west side of Columbus, near the I-270 outer belt and I-70 interchange. The gaming floor offers more than 2,200 slot and electronic gaming machines alongside approximately 70 table games covering blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat, and multiple poker variants. A dedicated poker room hosts cash games and tournaments. Dining includes The Brew Brothers craft brewpub and the Epic Buffet. An on-site entertainment venue hosts comedy, tribute acts, and live performances year-round. The Hollywood-themed decor and sports betting lounge round out a full-service gaming experience roughly 15 minutes from downtown Columbus.
New visitors can enroll in Caesars Rewards, one of the country's broadest casino loyalty programs, earning tier credits and reward credits on VLT play that apply across Caesars, Harrah's, Horseshoe, and dozens of other properties nationwide. Sign up at the players club desk before your first session — points are not retroactive.
Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs is a commercial racino located on South High Street, approximately eight miles south of downtown Columbus, operated by Caesars Entertainment. The facility combines a large video lottery terminal floor — more than 2,300 VLTs including video slots and video poker — with live harness racing in spring and summer and year-round simulcast wagering. As a racino licensed under Ohio's racing commission, it does not offer live table games. Dining includes the Winners Circle sports bar and a casual on-site restaurant. The south Columbus and Grove City residential corridors make this a well-positioned local option, and the Caesars Rewards program ties it into a nationwide loyalty network.
Columbus is the largest city in Ohio and the state capital, and it supports two significant gaming venues within city limits — a full commercial casino on the west side and a racino on the south side. Hollywood Casino Columbus, operated by Penn Entertainment, represents one of the largest gaming floors in the state. Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs, operated by Caesars Entertainment, combines video lottery terminals with live harness racing and simulcast wagering on the city’s southern edge. Together they give Columbus residents two distinct casino experiences without requiring a drive out of town.
Columbus was one of four cities designated for a commercial casino under Ohio’s 2009 constitutional amendment. Hollywood Casino Columbus opened in 2012, giving the capital city immediate access to full-scale casino gaming including live table games. Scioto Downs, a longtime horse racing venue on South High Street, was separately licensed under Ohio’s racino program and began operating video lottery terminals in 2012 as well. Because the racino license operates under racing commission authority rather than casino commission authority, the two properties operate under different regulatory frameworks, and Scioto Downs does not offer live table games.
Hollywood Casino Columbus participates in PENN Play, Penn Entertainment’s rewards program. Members earn points on slot play and table game action, redeemable for free play, hotel stays at Penn properties, and dining credits. PENN Play status is tracked across all Penn Entertainment properties nationwide, so frequent visitors who also play at Penn properties in other markets can build status efficiently. Enrollment is free at any PENN Play desk or through the PENN Play mobile app.
Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs participates in Caesars Rewards, one of the broadest casino loyalty programs in the country. Caesars Rewards status earned at Scioto Downs applies across the full Caesars Entertainment portfolio, which includes Harrah’s, Horseshoe, Paris Las Vegas, Caesars Palace, and dozens of other properties nationwide. For players who travel frequently and want maximum value from a single loyalty program, Caesars Rewards offers exceptional reach. Enrollment is free at the Caesars Rewards desk at Scioto Downs or through the Caesars Rewards app.
Hollywood Casino Columbus is located at 200 Georgesville Road, accessible from I-270 at the Georgesville Road exit or from I-70 via the Georgesville Road interchange. The property is on the western edge of Columbus, approximately 15 minutes from the downtown core in light traffic. From Port Columbus International Airport (CMH), the drive via I-270 West takes approximately 25 to 35 minutes depending on traffic.
Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs is located at 6000 South High Street, south of the I-270 outer belt. From downtown Columbus, take US-23 South (High Street) approximately 8 miles. From the airport, the drive via I-270 East and then south on US-23 takes roughly 30 to 40 minutes. Free parking is available at both properties, with Scioto Downs offering expansive surface lots around the racing oval.
Hollywood Casino Columbus is located near the Georgesville Road retail corridor on the west side, with a variety of chain restaurants, hotels, and big-box retail within a short drive. The property is approximately 15 minutes from downtown Columbus, which offers the full range of major-city dining and entertainment. The Short North arts district, the Arena District surrounding Nationwide Arena (Columbus Blue Jackets), and the Brewery District are popular Columbus destinations within easy reach.
Scioto Downs sits south of the city near the confluence of several suburban residential areas. Grove City, immediately to the west, has a growing independent restaurant scene. Columbus proper’s entertainment districts are accessible via a short northbound drive on South High Street or via US-23. Hotels in the south Columbus and Grove City area provide convenient overnight options for Scioto Downs visitors.
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Most casino properties near Columbus offer a free loyalty club. Sign up at the players club desk before you play — points are not retroactive. Benefits typically include free-play credits, dining discounts, and hotel rates at casino resort properties.
The minimum gambling age in Ohio is 21 at most properties. Set a budget before you arrive and stick to it. If you experience problems with gambling, call 1-800-270-7117 — free, confidential, 24/7.