Hollywood Casino Columbus opened in 2012 and has the largest gaming floor in Ohio at roughly 160,000 square feet. It rates 4.0 from more than 15,000 Google reviewers.
The news this year is that it finally became a resort. A 203-room hotel tower opened on 12 June 2026, which changes what the property is — for fourteen years this was a day-trip floor off I-270, and now it is somewhere you can stay.
What's on the floor
Nearly 2,000 slot machines and more than 60 table games.
The table spread is broad: roulette, craps and blackjack alongside mini baccarat, Face-Up Pai Gow Poker and Crazy 4 Poker.
The poker room is the largest in Ohio — 34 tables, open daily from 10am to 4am. If you play cards in central Ohio, this is the room, and the six-hour overnight closure is the only real constraint on it.
Penn Entertainment, which owns and operates the property, has said an expanded high-limit table games room and a speakeasy bar are due in the third quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approval. Worth asking about if you are visiting late in the year.
The hotel
The new tower runs 150,000 square feet across 183 standard rooms and 20 suites, with The Hill Eatery & Lounge, conference rooms, a fitness centre and an outdoor terrace.
One practical note: Google and many directories still list the property under its older name without the hotel. It now markets itself as Hollywood Casino & Hotel Columbus, so do not be surprised by the discrepancy when booking.
Dining
Six outlets before the hotel's addition: Final Cut Steak & Seafood at the top end, o.h. restaurant, H Lounge, Epic Buffet, Zen Noodle and Take 2 Grill. The Hill Eatery & Lounge in the hotel makes seven.
Tips before you go
You must be 21 to gamble, the minimum age at every Ohio casino.
The casino floor is open 24 hours, seven days a week. The poker room is not — it runs 10am to 4am, so an overnight poker session is not an option here.
The property sits off I-270 on the west side, which makes it an easy stop from the highway but a genuine drive from downtown Columbus.
Nearby alternatives
Also in Columbus, Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs is the racino option on the south side. North-west, Hollywood Casino Toledo is the sister property on the Maumee River, and north-east JACK Cleveland Casino anchors downtown Cleveland.
For the full picture, see all Ohio in-person casinos.
FAQ
What are Hollywood Casino Columbus's hours?
The casino floor is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The poker room runs 10am to 4am daily, and restaurants keep their own hours.
How old do you have to be to gamble at Hollywood Casino Columbus?
You must be 21, the minimum age at every Ohio casino.
Does Hollywood Casino Columbus have a poker room?
Yes — 34 tables, the largest poker room in Ohio, open daily from 10am until 4am.
Does Hollywood Casino Columbus have a hotel?
Yes. A 203-room tower opened on 12 June 2026, with 183 standard rooms, 20 suites, The Hill Eatery & Lounge, conference space, a fitness centre and an outdoor terrace.
What games are available at Hollywood Casino Columbus?
Nearly 2,000 slot machines and more than 60 table games, including roulette, craps, blackjack, mini baccarat, Face-Up Pai Gow Poker and Crazy 4 Poker, plus the 34-table poker room.
How big is Hollywood Casino Columbus?
About 160,000 square feet of gaming floor — the largest in Ohio.
Rather play from your couch tonight? See our Ohio sweepstakes rankings.
Updated August 2026 · Details verified against Ohio Casino Control Commission records and the venue's official site. Hours and offerings change — confirm before you go.
