PENN Entertainment Expands Columbus Casino with New Hotel Tower
Event summary
- PENN Entertainment will open a 203-room hotel tower at Hollywood Casino Columbus on June 12, 2026, pending regulatory approvals.
- The 150,000 square-foot tower includes 183 standard rooms, 20 luxury suites, a restaurant, conference rooms, and a fitness center.
- The expansion will add approximately 100 new jobs to the Columbus area.
- Hollywood Casino Columbus will also introduce an expanded high-limit table games room in the second half of 2026.
- This is PENN's third major development project completed in under a year, following openings in Joliet and Las Vegas.
The big picture
PENN Entertainment is aggressively expanding its footprint in the gaming and hospitality sectors, with this Columbus hotel tower marking its third major development in a year. The company is leveraging its market-leading retail casinos and digital sports betting platform to drive organic growth. This strategy positions PENN to capture a larger share of the regional entertainment market, particularly as it continues to integrate physical and digital gaming experiences.
What we're watching
- Execution Pace
- Whether PENN can sustain its rapid expansion pace with additional projects planned in Illinois and Iowa.
- Regulatory Approvals
- The timeline for securing necessary approvals for both the hotel and high-limit table games room.
- Market Positioning
- How the new hotel will affect Hollywood Casino Columbus's competitive standing in the regional entertainment market.
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