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Barn Work Under Way at Penn National

A backstretch improvement program has begun at Hollywood Casino at Penn National, which will spend up to $10 million over the next 10 years to build new barns, refurbish old ones, and make other barn-area upgrades.

 Wednesday, May 28, 2008

R.A.C.E. Fund Receives a Boost

The R.A.C.E. Fund, a racehorse retirement organization, announced that substantial funding by the Penn National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association has largely contributed to the continued success of the program.

 Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Governor's Cup Tops Penn National Stakes

The Pennsylvania Governor's Cup Handicap, the oldest stakes at Hollywood Casino at Penn National, will get a $50,000 boost in its purse to $100,000 this year as part of the richest stakes schedule in the history of the track.

 Tuesday, April 08, 2008
'Green Monkey' Sister Seeks First Win

'Green Monkey' Sister Seeks First Win

Jeff Singer's Coat the Cubes is looking to accomplish something her now-famous half-brother never did: win a race.

 Wednesday, March 05, 2008

Cooperation Urged on Racing, Gaming

An executive with experience working at racetrack casinos said Feb. 25 that even though slot machines are the revenue driver, horse racing has value and can have even more if gaming and racing factions work together.

 Monday, February 25, 2008

'Alarming' Opener for Penn National

Hollywood Casino at Penn National opened on time Feb. 12 with bells and whistles--and with a rousing alarm and taped recording telling everyone to vacate the building.

 Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Fabulous Strike Eyes 2008 Campaign

Fabulous Strike Eyes 2008 Campaign

Walter Downey's Pennsylvania-bred Fabulous Strike, an early favorite for last year's TVG Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I) before a lung infection put an early end to his season, has recovered and will return to the track for trainer Todd Beattie at his Hollywood Casino at Penn National base.

 Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Penn to Open; Weather KOs Racing

Penn to Open; Weather KOs Racing

Hollywood Casino at Penn National will open its slot machines to the public Feb. 12, but live Thoroughbred racing will have to wait at least another day.

 Monday, February 11, 2008
Penn on Schedule for Feb. 12 Opener

Penn on Schedule for Feb. 12 Opener

The integrated gaming and racing facility has scheduled "test nights" for Feb. 8 and Feb. 10. Test nights are regularly held at casinos to ensure that all equipment is operating properly.

 Monday, February 04, 2008
PA Seeks to Keep 'Race' in Racino

PA Seeks to Keep 'Race' in Racino

A Pennsylvania regulator said progress is being made in attempts to educate legislators and make sure horse racing gets its due as gaming parlors continue to open around the state, but much remains to be done.

 Monday, January 28, 2008
'New' Penn National Awaits Opener

'New' Penn National Awaits Opener

It will be a new day for Thoroughbred racing in central Pennsylvania Feb. 12 when Penn National Race Course, rebuilt as a racing and gaming complex, reopens for live racing as the Hollywood Casino at Penn National.

 Monday, January 07, 2008
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