City Directory — West Virginia
Casinos Near Charles Town, West Virginia
1 verified casino near Charles Town. Browse the directory, check addresses, and compare players club options before you visit.
1 verified casino near Charles Town. Browse the directory, check addresses, and compare players club options before you visit.
1 verified casino location within driving distance of Charles Town.
New players can enroll in Penn Entertainment's mychoice rewards program at no cost, earning points on slots, table games, and poker redeemable for free play, hotel stays, and dining across 40+ Penn properties nationwide. Sign up at the players club desk before your first session — points are not retroactive.
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races is a large-scale commercial resort operated by Penn Entertainment in Jefferson County, West Virginia, roughly 60 miles from Washington D.C. The expansive gaming floor offers over 1,900 slot machines, approximately 70 live table games including blackjack, roulette, craps, and baccarat, plus a 14-table poker room with regular tournaments and a licensed sportsbook. The property also hosts live thoroughbred racing at the historic Charles Town Races track, which has operated since 1933. Attached amenities include a hotel tower, the Final Cut Steakhouse, a 1,200-seat Event Center, and multiple casual dining options.
Charles Town sits in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, roughly 60 miles from Washington D.C. and 70 miles from Baltimore, and it anchors one of the most convenient casino destinations on the East Coast. For day-trippers from the greater D.C. metro area, Northern Virginia, and Maryland’s suburbs, the drive out to Charles Town means full resort-quality gaming without a flight or a hotel booking — though the property’s own hotel makes overnight stays easy. The destination that draws them is Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, a large-scale commercial gaming resort built around one of the region’s oldest thoroughbred racing tracks.
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races operates under Penn Entertainment’s mychoice loyalty program. Enrollment is free and can be completed at the players club desk or in advance through the mychoice app. The program uses a tier structure — Choice, Advantage, Preferred, Elite, and Owners Club — with progression based on points earned over rolling six-month periods. Members accumulate tier points through slot play, table games, and poker, and can redeem accumulated mycash for free play credits, hotel stays, dining, and merchandise. Upper-tier members receive priority access to events, dedicated host services, and additional comp rates.
The mychoice card works across all Penn Entertainment properties nationwide, which means points and tier status transfer to other Hollywood Casino locations, Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course in Pennsylvania, and other Penn-branded properties across the country.
The property is straightforward to reach from the Washington-Baltimore corridor. From Washington D.C., take I-270 North to US-340 West toward Charles Town; the total drive is approximately 65 miles and typically runs 75 to 90 minutes depending on traffic on I-270. From Baltimore, take I-70 West to US-340 West; the drive is roughly 75 miles. From Northern Virginia, US-7 West connects to US-340 at Berryville, Virginia, for a scenic but slightly slower approach.
Free self-parking is available across multiple surface lots and a covered parking structure adjacent to the main entrance. Valet parking is available at the hotel entrance. Motorcoach groups have a designated staging area and the property regularly hosts bus tour arrivals.
Charles Town itself is a small city of around 6,000 residents with historic roots in horse racing and colonial-era history. The Jefferson County Courthouse where John Brown was tried and convicted in 1859 sits in the downtown district, and the Old Opera House on George Street hosts theatrical productions year-round. Jefferson County Museum on Washington Street provides context on the region’s history. The Hillbrook Inn on Bullskin Run Road is a highly rated bed and breakfast option for visitors who prefer a smaller property to the casino hotel.
For outdoor activities, the Appalachian Trail passes through nearby Harpers Ferry, roughly 10 miles southwest, where the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers draws hikers, paddlers, and history travelers. Summit Point Motorsports Park hosts amateur and professional road racing events within a short drive. Locust Hill Golf Course and several other courses in Jefferson County serve golfers visiting the area.
West Virginia also licenses mobile and online casino gaming, meaning players can extend their Hollywood Casino experience through the Hollywood Casino online platform before or after an in-person visit.
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Most casino properties near Charles Town 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 West Virginia 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.
West Virginia is one of seven US states that license online casino gambling. Players physically located in West Virginia can access regulated online casino platforms. Check each casino's official website for their licensed online gaming options.