The documented figure is over 3,300 slot machines
The most direct answer available from publicly published reference sources is that The Meadows, operating as Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, features over 3,300 slot machines. That figure is a point-in-time record, not a live count. Casinos add, remove, and replace machines as floors are reconfigured, so the number on any given day may differ from the last published total.
The Meadows sits in North Strabane Township, Pennsylvania, about 25 miles south of Pittsburgh in straight-line terms. The property opened as a harness-racing track on June 28, 1963, and the slot-machine operation came much later. The real estate has been owned by Gaming and Leisure Properties since 2016, while business operations have been run by Penn Entertainment since 2018 under a long-term lease.
Why the number is not a fixed fact
A slot machine count is a snapshot, not a permanent attribute. When a property replaces a bank of older cabinets with newer units, the total can shift by dozens in a single project. When a floor is expanded or a section converted to table games or electronic table games, the count moves again. Publicly published reference sources update these figures on their own schedule, which means the number you see in an older article may already be stale.
The figure also depends on what the source counts as a slot machine. Some counts include only traditional reel and video slots. Others fold in electronic table games, video poker terminals, or hybrid units that blur the line between a slot and a table game. The Meadows' published figure is a headline number, not a breakdown by machine type.
Where the venue sits and how that shapes the count
The Meadows is in North Strabane Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. That places it in the southwestern part of the state, close to the Pittsburgh market. Pennsylvania's casino floor size and machine count are shaped by the state's authorizing framework, and each property's total reflects its approved floor plan and the operator's decisions about how to use the space.
The property is documented at coordinates 40.21622 latitude and -80.20184 longitude. For a reader trying to place it relative to other points, the straight-line distances below give a sense of scale. None of these are driving distances, and road travel will always be longer.
| Reference point | Straight-line distance (miles) | Measurement type |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 19.5 | Great-circle, as the crow flies |
| Rivers Casino | 18.6 | Great-circle, as the crow flies |
| Detroit | 207.8 | Great-circle, as the crow flies |
| Toronto | 241.1 | Great-circle, as the crow flies |
| Atlantic City | 312.3 | Great-circle, as the crow flies |
| Chicago | 403.5 | Great-circle, as the crow flies |
| New York City | 327.4 | Great-circle, as the crow flies |
This article does not publish road mileage. Straight-line distance is shorter than any drivable route, and the difference grows with terrain, bridges, and the road network between two points. A reader planning a trip should measure driving distance through a current mapping tool rather than converting these figures.
How the machine count compares to other venues
Comparing slot machine totals across casinos is harder than it looks. The table below shows documented figures for The Meadows alongside a few other properties, but only where a published count exists. The comparison is presented side by side, not as a ranking.
| Venue | Documented slot machines | Source type |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Casino at The Meadows | Over 3,300 | Publicly published reference source, point-in-time |
| Other venues | Not supplied in this article's reference set | N/A |
The reason these numbers are difficult to compare across properties is that each source may use a different counting standard. One venue's total may include only traditional slot cabinets, while another's includes video poker, electronic table games, or units placed in a separate smoking area. Floor area figures also differ: gaming square footage is not the same as total building square footage, and neither is the same as the acreage of the site. A machine count without a defined counting standard is a loose comparison at best.
Ownership and why the name matters
The property has carried several names over its history. It opened as The Meadows, a Standardbred harness-racing track. The slot-machine casino was added later, and the venue now operates as Hollywood Casino at The Meadows. The real estate is owned by Gaming and Leisure Properties, a real estate investment trust structure, while Penn Entertainment operates the business under a long-term lease. That split between property owner and operating company is common in the casino industry and does not change the machine count, but it does mean different entities control different parts of the venue's decisions.
The opening date of June 28, 1963, refers to the racetrack, not the casino floor. The slot operation arrived decades later, and the current slot count reflects the casino as it exists today, not the property as it existed in 1963.
What the slot count does and does not tell you
A count of over 3,300 machines tells you the scale of the floor. It does not tell you which games are on the floor, what denominations they run, how busy they are, or whether a specific title is available. Those details change constantly and are not captured in a static reference figure.
The count also says nothing about payback percentages, odds, or how loose the machines are. Slot outcomes are governed by a built-in house advantage that no method of play changes. The number of machines on a floor is a physical fact about the venue, not a prediction about any player's result.
What to confirm before you go
If the exact current machine count matters to you, the authoritative source is the property's own published floor information or a direct inquiry to its guest services. The things that change most often and are worth confirming before travel include:
- The current machine total, if the property has published an updated figure since the reference source was last revised.
- Whether a specific game title or denomination is currently on the floor.
- Operating hours for the casino floor, which are not covered in this article.
- Any floor reconfiguration or renovation that may have temporarily removed machines from service.
The channel that holds the current answer is the venue's own website and guest services line. Publicly published reference sources are useful for a stable, citable figure, but they are not a live feed.
FAQ
How many slot machines does The Meadows have?
Publicly published reference sources document the venue as having over 3,300 slot machines. That is a point-in-time figure, not a live count, and it may be revised as the property adds, removes, or replaces machines. The current total is best confirmed through the property's own published floor information.
Is the slot machine count the same as the number of games?
Not necessarily. A machine count may include only traditional slot cabinets, or it may fold in video poker and electronic table games depending on the source's counting standard. The published figure for The Meadows is a headline total without a breakdown by machine type.
Does the machine count affect my odds of winning?
No. The number of machines on a floor is a physical fact about the venue's scale. Slot outcomes are governed by a fixed built-in house advantage that no method of play changes, and the size of the floor does not alter that advantage.
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