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Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course
655 N Canfield Niles Rd, Youngstown, OH 44515, United States
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FJ
Review №1

Having lived in Vegas since 1975. To compare Hollywood Casino to a Strip resort? You cant. But personally, its better. Locals dont patron Strip resorts. We have local places off the strip. Which are more player friendly. And thats why I love Hollywood casino. And? Theres a race track. Vegas has no race track. So Hollywood Casino has what no casino in Vegas has. Live track. Its clean. Its got all the new games. Its a Vegas local casino. And its very nice. Sports Book. Add a buffet. And open 24 hours. Id never leave. Great place. Be proud Ohio. Or were back to Church Bingo. And parking free. Vegas strip charges for parking now. Glad your here.

Bl
Review №2

Place is decent inside similar to Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh...but the machines are stingy and rarely payout.

Ce
Review №3

Cool place to try it luck. Great place to cash in lottery ticket also. Its says car racing but its not, they have horse races.

Ze
Review №4

Terrible experience. Went for my birthday. My girlfriend and i both have asthma. We wore masks anyway. My girlfriend was asked by a female attendant to cover her mouth with her mask ( her mouth was covered, her nose was not). My girl kindly told the lady she has asthma. They lady says doesnt matter have to cover your mouth with the mask then mumbles words under her breath that i wont write on here. Then we sit down at a machine and have a manager come tell us we have been warned multiple times ( 1 time is obviously multiple in this mans mind) and if we dont wear it we will have to leave. I tell him ok we both have asthma and are trying our best to comply, however its very hard to breathe in these masks. He says doesnt matter what health condition you have, be it copd, asthma, or whatever you have to wear them. I say ok but again we both have underlying health conditions. He says the state mandate requires us to wear them even if we have an underlying health condition. I tell him your dead wrong. I know what the mandate says as i have read it and you sir obviously have as well since you mentioned the underlying health condition. I say whatever how do i cash this machine out? Im leaving and will never be back as i feel discriminated against. He hits the button and says nothing. I cash out while my girlfriend goes to the bathroom. While in the bathroom she talks to a nice older lady that says she has been there for hours and has had her mask down the entire time without being told anything. I guess if you have tattoos piercings and are of native american decent the rules are different for ya at this establishment. I feel the need to go see my attorney first thing Monday morning. Neither of us should have to feel any kind of way because we have a health condition. I believe laws protect us from that!

Bo
Review №5

We rarely win big money but its fun anyways. The music this New Years Eve was a hit. Everyone there seemed to love them. They play mainly all hits everyone knows.

Ju
Review №6

Clean and safe this is the only positive thing to say. No one wins anymore and if they do is peanuts. I never hear about anyone winning... They do all these fancy big win billboards but the average person is there to donate... Not to walk out with a few hundreds like it was when they opened... Its sad

Sc
Review №7

Slots and horse racing only. I didnt see any gaming tables. Good selection of slots, all in good repair, however half were unavailable due to social distancing requirements. Also no self serve beverages for the same reason. I love Ohios smoke-free code.

Te
Review №8

I always loose there no more visits only white people win i will tell all my co-works and friends not to come there good bye

Jo
Review №9

Always friendly. Love the late night crew always making me and my wife feel welcome.

TJ
Review №10

I am extremely disappointed in how they handled betting for todays Kentucky Derby. Their website advertises that they are open for racing and off track racing. That is not true. They literally have one machine to handle all betting. Management said it is because of regulations and to reduce COVID. So instead of having the main floor open, where people can spread out, they herded the horse players into a single area where it became impossible to maintain distances. No one cleaned the machine between users. The upstairs area, which has many machines and betting windows, was closed for a private party. I finished my $7.00 beer and left without making my bet. I wont visit their establishment again.

Da
Review №11

Very clean facility slots only but as far as slots go pretty fair payout often lot of jackpots 1200 and up good place to kill a couple hours good live music on weekends good drinks and great stuff lost phone and keys was returned and was very grateful for that

ge
Review №12

Didnt win much money, but I expected that. Seats are separated for social distancing, still allot of people there.. but not uncomfortable. Clean, friendly and a nice diversion from everyday life.

Pe
Review №13

Nice casino that we always enjoy going to. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The casino and bathrooms are kept clean.A great variety of slots to choose from. Parking lot set up is a little weird but there is plenty of parking available.Only complaint would be that some of the kiosks dont work so it can be a pain in the neck to check in.They have a good policy for handling the covid situation. I never feel my health is at risk and can thank their policies for that.

Me
Review №14

I love that this is a non-smoking casino! There is a smoking section in the back, but for once smokers have to walk through the clean air to get to it, rather than making non-smokers walk through smoke.I also love the floor servers. They work very hard and are very hospitable. They always treat me well and seem genuiniely happy to see me/take my order. They are wonderful, if not overworked and at times understaffed.Security is hit or miss. Many are very nice and supportive. Some, though, expect servers - who work for tips - to enforce safety protocols (like telling patrons to wear masks properly) instead of being supportive as a security enforcer.Some of the veteran VLTs are also exceptional.Hospitality Team Members like Genevieve, Sarah, and Tim are top-notch.Areas in need of improvement are Security, Hospitality Management, and Conflict Resolution/Disputes. Far too many patrons bang aggressively on the machines and swear while playing, yet very little is done to address this behavior. I have witnessed many newer players be turned off by this behavior and not return; when I see them at other casinos they will state this as a reason they dont return to Hollywood.I have observed favoritism and preferential treatment of some VIPs over others of similar status. Ive witnessed that some patrons are allowed to be combative and confrontational, while others are dismissed or reprimanded when in a similar situation. On a personal level, Ive also been told I would be contacted by management as a follow up to a serious problem, including by the GM, and then was never called; consequently, the issue has yet to be resolved, which is disappointing. If I didnt have such a good rapport with some key staff, I could easily allow this to dissuade me from returning and spend my $$ elsewhere. Long story short - I dont feel valued at this casino compared to other establishments where I actually spend less time/money.But I love the convenience of the location and the staff with whom I do have a rapport keep me coming back.

Ch
Review №15

We went to the horse racing. We had so much fun. Staff is great and food was delicious!

Ni
Review №16

I love Hollywood Gaming because of the fact that I can go there and not be hounded by people I know in my usual city. Its small, its simple and I go and get the job done. & by that I mean winning that smoney!!!

Pu
Review №17

I havent gotten a jackpot yet. So idk what to really rate this place. It is fun to go with your partner just to have fun. Food is high but worth it.

Ar
Review №18

Great play to win. Ive always had a good time with friends and staff is so friendly and helpful.

Ma
Review №19

Great staff, clean environment, and fun what more can you ask for?

Al
Review №20

Its a nice casino but ever since they reopened after the Covid-19 scare it seems like the machines are tighter than ever. It could just be that I havent had much luck there recently but Im my experience prior to the reopening the machines seemed to pay out a lot more often. And I was going every weekend then

Do
Review №21

Talk about a bad experience, this was it. What I consider to be the best machines are off line for social distancing. Ive had better hits and more fun at the local tap taps.

Ed
Review №22

Nice place to visit, clean, helpful staff. Slots were tighter than I expected but still won a little bit. Will go back again

Da
Review №23

This place is the biggest ripoff. Not just because I lost,because you see everybody else losing. No jackpots going off the whole time Im there. Just a straight RIPOFF

Te
Review №24

I felt I should have had more free play based on my play experience machine dont hit like they use to

Gr
Review №25

Great local attraction to enjoy.They have the social distancing down pat.Other than the people who are rude.Food is great, and staff is nice.

A.
Review №26

Went twice while visiting back home this month and both times, the machines were tighter than expected. The only game I play at any casino is the Quick Hits Blazing 7’s and typically, at any casino around the nation, bonuses on this game are given at least once or twice for every $20 put into a machine. I put $100 into a machine and got zero bonuses or even small hits that could’ve kept me playing. You could tell that the machines are tight now to make up for lost revenue during the COVID shutdown. I did manage to double my money last week on my second trip there, so I can’t really complain. It was a lucky hit, but otherwise the machines didn’t do too well then either. No free play either.

Sh
Review №27

Cant ever win there . And you need to stop playing the 2500 jackpot winner on the intercom.... because its a bold face straight up lie!!!!!

Ma
Review №28

Jacks casino in downtown Cleveland pays much better and you are more likely to win.

An
Review №29

Pretty sure this is a mob run casino. Zero payouts. Worst I have ever seen. Light your money on fire first, at least you will get some heat.

Ti
Review №30

Excellent customer service, free pop and coffee. The coffee could be a lot better. My wife and I had so much hun. People were nice. Next time we will eat there. We are already planning our next trip there.

Je
Review №31

Fun smaller casino. Super friendly employees.

Ke
Review №32

Only one machine for horse betting and no where to cash in winners. Was told have to come back. Thats not acceptable. We live in PA. Couldnt be more inconvenient.

To
Review №33

Just impossible to have fun there because the machines are so tight. Go through $100 in a half hour and dont win anything. I suppose its the nature of the business but I find other casinos that either because of luck or design I do much better at

Ro
Review №34

Depends on how you define success. Good company, very nice and friendly staff. Oh did I mention a little winnings.

De
Review №35

Had a blast, very clean, non smoking, and a large variety of slots. Ill definitely go again.

No
Review №36

First off let me say that this is a place you could possibly pick up covid-19. No mask, nobody sanitizing the machines, nobody to take your temperature when you go in, and I only found two hand sanitizer places set up. so if you have serious underlying conditions I would not recommend stopping here at all there are no safety precautions in place at all.Now for the gambling part: I read all of the negative comments, but, I didnt listen, and I went ahead and went to this place to gamble. I am a gambler, who loves to gamble, and usually spend $2,000 each time I go. I have traveled all over the United States, and too many other countries where you can gamble. This place was hands down the worst casino I have ever been to in my entire life. In one hour I spent $900. I did not hit one single thing, nothing, not even a bonus. These machines are so tight that you can tell theyre trying to make up from what they lost been shut down. I even seen people walk out of their crying. Do yourself a favor and do not stop at this place it is the worst casino in the entire state of Ohio.

Da
Review №37

Id rather burn my money. 5 people not wearing masks within 20 feet of me but I get singled out. Wave goodbye to my business.I understand that mandate....but its ridiculous to ask somebody to put their mask on between each sip of overpriced beer. You need better everything.

Ja
Review №38

I seem to never win at this place and alot of the same people seem to hit I use my card but never a winner .to me its just some place to go when Im bored at home for an hour or two

Ly
Review №39

Seems Everyone has been hitting jackpots! One guy hit for $19,000.00 playing 2.50 cents a hit. Not bad!

Ke
Review №40

Major lockdown during Covid. Exits blocked, temp checks, minimal seating, no drink stations, better to wait for next year.

Im
Review №41

Awesome me and my wife had so much fun

An
Review №42

I really enjoyed my visit to the horse races.

Ka
Review №43

Winning doesnt happen. Games are slim. Not fun!

Aa
Review №44

Its fun I havent hit big here though but thats my fault

Br
Review №45

Got a players card yesterday and after waiting forever in a line with only one window worker (The other worker was for VIP only)I looked at my card when I put the card in the kiosk as instructed and saw that she completely spelt my name wrong and no comps were added to it. I went back to get in line again but the line was three times longer. Waste of time. Dont know if ill come back. Might just stick with the Rivers Casino

Ze
Review №46

The atmosphere is great, comfortable. They give you decent Freeplay.

Br
Review №47

Took all my money but good place, smoker section is stinky as expected.

sa
Review №48

Very clean and friendly people. Will highly recommend to go enjoy

Da
Review №49

Not bad a little smaller than Im used to but I had fun

We
Review №50

Cant never win here. EVER. Only reason I come is its 5 min from home but I think im done here.

Da
Review №51

Always good for a little bit of fun! The restuarant that is inside has great food!

Ni
Review №52

A nice small,clean casino.Dont win often but a nice day trip

Au
Review №53

It was just slot machines but the restaurant at the top was delicious!

Da
Review №54

A wonderful place to relax and enjoy playing slots and Hollywood has really good food!!

Co
Review №55

Love this place UNFORTUNATELY even tho it doesnt show the LOVE back all that much LOL

Ph
Review №56

Just enjoy the outings, no luck today however, played several machines with very little positive responce. I dont expect to win all the time but it is disappointing after playing several machines that all were what I would call cold.

Je
Review №57

It was a good sized, small casino. The machines were extremely tight. Went through $$ without any return

St
Review №58

Its always great when you can keep playing for hours because the machines are ready to pay you back (but not always)

Ro
Review №59

Employees friendly, mostly everyone followed social distancing and masks were worn. I didnt win big but I didnt lose all. I had fun as always!:)

Do
Review №60

I dont like the fact that i never get nothing when i come there i spend 50 dollars on one machine and never get a bonus

Ra
Review №61

No winning today machines were so tight

Jo
Review №62

Easy to get to and I met alot of people there.

Sh
Review №63

Enjoy this place. For truckers: Shuttle or late night security will p/u & drop off from TA or Pilot no truck parking on their property. They offer OTB & Slots gaming. No table games. Thats why I only gave 4 stars. They do have events on schedule times call ahead to find out .

Di
Review №64

We are at dinner and service is deplorable. We put our name in and they gave someone a place at the bar after we signed in. Hostess is terrible. I hope our dinner is ok.

Ma
Review №65

A lot of newer games. Machines do ok with cash outs. Heads up no craps or card tables just machines.

Sa
Review №66

Its ok but the machines dont hit very much

Ji
Review №67

Clean, open and well organized gaming area.

Mi
Review №68

I visited this weekend with friends as part of a holiday outing. Although I did not win very much money, I enjoyed the atmosphere. I was able to get a bit of money as part of my free play, and I also enjoyed the amenities including the complementary coffee.

An
Review №69

It appeared to be a nice place however me an my family just moved here from Oklahoma. Where by LAW you can gamble at 18. An they dont harass you about your age as long as youre not gambling. Well me an my 18 year old Son walked in to pick up food. While we waited. He attempted to go get some water. He had just had a seizure recently so I have been keeping a close eye on him. Long story short he was stop by security an after telling them he was with me. An we would leave. They still copied his I.D. treated us VERY rude! And made Him go out the back an it was SUPER cold outside. Never have I ever been treated in such a way. At first I was like wow this is a nice place an its up the street from our new home. But after that experience. I will not go back. As a Ex military police officers. An former Security supervisor for numerous companies. There was a better way to handle that situation. We felt like criminals.

Ca
Review №70

Very nice, staff is extremely nice, slots are nice mixture, nice group of people.

St
Review №71

Ive been there at least 10 times in the last 3 years. I have never won anything. Tonight between 3 of us we spent around $1,000 and I won $15 one and $12 and my buddy won$34 and $15 and thats its. Of course there were little $1 and $2 hits here and there. This place is so tight. I highly recommend not going. I get it you dont always win at a casino but we never do. NEVER. Save your money or drive another hour to Rivers casino or Mountaineer in WV. Trust me your odds are very very very slim. The only positive is you get free pop. I wont ever go back to this place again.My reply to your reply: Obviously after 10 times of being there and not winning a thing its not all about luck. You would think I would at least hit for $50 or something like that. Your reply should say. Sorry that our machines are so tight and dont pay anything out. And Ill say it again you wont see me again

Ri
Review №72

Very nice and always a good time

su
Review №73

Sorry to hear the Gift Shop will be closing. Many people redeem points here. Go figure! Not many choices left to redeem points. Racing, simulcast area. ...Saturday 12/28, tables and chairs were removed from the simulcast area, to accommodate reserved section. You took away from daily racing fans that are there year round. Dont take reservations if you cant accommodate the people! Or maybe buy more tables and chairs. Promotions for racing are a joke! If I didnt enjoy simulcast, I would never walk in the door.

Ji
Review №74

Very Clean... Lots of slots!!! And We Won!

Ja
Review №75

It was fun. Won some, lost some.

Lo
Review №76

My friend and I have a great time there every time we go

Er
Review №77

I really dont gamble, so theres that. But as a person that doesnt normally gamble, I did not find anything appealing about spending time there at Hollywood gaming, certainly nothing appealing about spending any money there either. I found much more interesting themed slot machines. If youre not a gambler, maybe just accompanying someone, then this isthe review for you.

Ro
Review №78

Its ok if you are looking for a new place to play the slots and close to Cleveland they have a bar for adult beverages give it a try and you must wear a mask to get in just for your own health and safety!!!

La
Review №79

Its good! Okay, but you never usually win much at the slots! But clean

Ma
Review №80

I started going to Hollywood about 4 months ago and absolutely love the place, food is great and have had my share of winnings, I just love the machines they have there, much better experience then other casinosIve been going too. Keep up the good work!

Pa
Review №81

Way to crowded with this whole social distancing. Lines out side when i left, no machines open. It was a give away scam lol

Ch
Review №82

This casino is nice. Very clean. Free pop and coffee. They have nice give aways. Alcohol is fairly priced. The payouts are good. No tables just slots.

Tr
Review №83

Lately the play and the payouts seem to be better. Also some games arr shut down for social distancing.

Li
Review №84

It was very clean throughout the only thing was the slot machines dont pay out often and when they do its not even your bet back. So disappointing. Also it takes a lot of money to accumulate points.

ju
Review №85

Very nice casino didnt win but had a great time!!

Ly
Review №86

When I visited, there was an 80s band, music was good but the singer was a little off. Maybe next time the band could play & random patrons could sing?I had an Apple Pie Martini, while I like strong drinks, this one was strong enough I couldve lit it on fire, didnt really taste the apple or caramel.Food the was awesome! No complaints there!Place was very clean.Plenty of machines to play.

Wh
Review №87

Casino casino casinoHorse races. KENO. Slots.Great locationMonthly rewards, a must go to restaurant inside offering full bar with different entertainment schedules.Their is a smoking room for smokers that has been expanded...Parking is easy to find.. located just off I 80 and Rt 11 in Austintown Ohio.Not just for our Locals and out of towners welcomed. Many accommodations offered locally.

CH
Review №88

IVE NEVER WON SO MUCH MONEY IN MY LIFE

Wi
Review №89

Got lucky today. And I walked away with their money

Ma
Review №90

Very nice place big horse track. Highly recommend the food up stairs great sandwiches had the Ruben and cheese steak both very good and not high priced

As
Review №91

Very well managed and great slots

Mi
Review №92

Nice clean casino a little small but enjoyed the visit

je
Review №93

Its awesome and something to do. Also location is great. They have live bands, great food. And awesome workers.

fr
Review №94

It was ok I hit a little not much I had fun

Na
Review №95

Was a great time. Lots of gaming machines. I could see someone loosing there house.. We will go back.

Jo
Review №96

The sevice upstairs was so slow I saw people leaving after planning all week to be there to watch that days raceThe upstairs needs FIXED. The help completely ignores you when you are waiting to be seated their conversations that are unrelated to work are more important. Customs should come first they are there with their only disposal cash they have for that day and should be treated proper.

jo
Review №97

Very dirty....no waitresses walking around selling drinks

Sh
Review №98

Its fun and close to home.

Ro
Review №99

We usually go once or twice a month. Last 2 years its been the worst casino we have ever played at. We went 1/2/2020. Spent 340 was there 20 minutes as usual. Got one bonus spin on a max bet of 3 bucks won 4.50 which is the usual the last 2 years. We are never going back. We went to

Ps
Review №100

I loved Hollywood when it first opened. After a while, it seemed like I could t hit anything. The last time I went I did break even. I started to go to Rivers because it had a more Vegas appeal, it after they get fined for underage drinking the machines tighten up. I only have a couple of complaints about Hollywood.1. It needs to be larger.2. It needs some regular Quarter, and Dollar machines out in the smoking area.3. I don’t understand why this is a problem, but I like to bring my own cup in to gets my soda. I am conscious about the waste from the paper cups. I tried to bring my own cup in once, and was treated like I broke the law. I take my own cup to Rivers and The Meadows with me all the time.4. Too too many penny slots. Not enough higher denominations.I haven’t inquired about recording slot play for my YouTube channel yet. But I can record at my 4 main goes to. I’d love to give you the free advertising on my channel. It’s a win win situation. Plus, you are more local for me. I’ll come check you guys out again sometime soon.

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  • Address:655 N Canfield Niles Rd, Youngstown, OH 44515, United States
  • Site:https://hollywoodmahoningvalley.com/
  • Phone:+1 877-788-3777
Categories
  • Night club
  • Event venue
  • Car racing track
  • Restaurant
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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