The documented slot count is 3,300 machines
Publicly published reference sources record the slot-machine count at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows as 3,300 machines. That figure describes a specific point in time, not a live inventory, and it is the number most commonly cited for this venue. The property sits in North Strabane Township, Pennsylvania, about 25 miles south of Pittsburgh, and has operated under several names since its track opened on June 28, 1963.
Slot counts are not static. A casino can add banks of machines, remove older cabinets, convert floor space to electronic table games, or reconfigure a high-limit room, and any of those changes shifts the total. The 3,300 figure should be read as the documented baseline, with the understanding that the current floor may differ by a few dozen machines in either direction.
Why the number is harder to pin down than it looks
A slot-machine total sounds like a simple fact, but the definition behind it varies by venue and by source. One property may count only traditional reel and video slots, while another folds in video poker, electronic keno, or electronic table-game terminals. The Meadows is a harness-racing track with a casino floor attached, and the way its gaming positions are classified in regulatory filings can differ from how a marketing brochure counts them.
Three variables commonly shift a published slot count:
- Whether electronic table games are counted inside the slot figure or reported separately.
- Whether machines temporarily offline for maintenance or replacement are included.
- Whether the count reflects licensed positions or physically installed cabinets.
None of these distinctions changes the documented 3,300 figure, but they explain why a reader checking two different sources on the same day might see two different numbers. The authoritative current count lives with the property itself and with the Pennsylvania gaming authority that licenses the floor, not in any third-party directory.
The venue behind the number
Hollywood Casino at The Meadows began as The Meadows, a Standardbred harness-racing track that opened on June 28, 1963. The slot-machine casino was added later, and the venue has since been rebranded under the Hollywood Casino name. The real estate is owned by Gaming and Leisure Properties since 2016, while the business operations have been owned by Penn Entertainment since 2018 under a long-term lease agreement.
That split between property owner and operating company is common in the casino industry and has no bearing on the slot count itself, but it matters when a reader is trying to confirm which entity to contact for current figures. The operator, not the landlord, controls the gaming floor and is the party that publishes current machine counts.
| Venue detail | Documented value | Source type |
|---|---|---|
| Slot machines | 3,300 | Publicly published reference source, point-in-time |
| Opening date (track) | June 28, 1963 | Publicly published reference source |
| Location | North Strabane Township, Pennsylvania | Publicly published reference source |
| Real estate owner | Gaming and Leisure Properties (since 2016) | Publicly published reference source |
| Operating entity | Penn Entertainment (since 2018) | Publicly published reference source |
Where the venue sits and how to measure distance
The property is fixed at coordinates that place it in North Strabane Township, Pennsylvania, roughly 25 miles south of Pittsburgh. The straight-line distance to downtown Pittsburgh is 19.5 miles; to Detroit it is 207.8 miles; to Toronto it is 241.1 miles; and to New York City it is 327.4 miles. Each of those is a great-circle measurement, not a road distance.
Road travel is always longer than a straight-line figure, and this article does not publish driving miles or driving times. A reader planning a trip should measure from their own starting point to the venue's documented location and expect the road route to add distance over the figures shown here.
| Reference point | Straight-line distance (miles) | Measurement type |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 19.5 | Great-circle |
| Detroit | 207.8 | Great-circle |
| Toronto | 241.1 | Great-circle |
| New York City | 327.4 | Great-circle |
| Chicago | 403.5 | Great-circle |
What the slot count does and does not tell you
A machine count is a measure of floor capacity, not a statement about odds, payout rates, or how loose the floor is. The house advantage on each machine is built into the game software and does not change based on how many machines sit beside it. A floor with 3,300 slots offers more variety and more seating than a floor with 300, but it does not offer a different mathematical proposition.
Readers sometimes treat a higher slot count as a signal of better chances. That is a misreading. The count tells you how many machines are available to play; the odds on any single machine are independent of the total. No method of play changes the built-in house advantage, and no article can promise otherwise.
What to confirm before you go
The 3,300 figure is a documented point-in-time count, and the current floor may differ. Before travelling, confirm the current machine count, the status of any floor renovation, and the hours of the gaming floor directly with the property's published guest-services channel. The venue's own website and the Pennsylvania gaming authority's public records are the two places where a current, authoritative count is most likely to appear.
Also confirm whether the slot floor and the racing schedule operate on different hours, since the property is both a racetrack and a casino. A reader arriving for the casino should not assume the track calendar governs the gaming floor or vice versa.
FAQ
How many slot machines are at The Meadows?
Publicly published reference sources record 3,300 slot machines at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows. That is a point-in-time figure and may differ from the current floor count, which can shift as machines are added, removed, or reclassified. The property's own published materials carry the most current number.
Does the slot count affect my odds of winning?
No. The number of machines on a floor changes variety and seating capacity, not the odds on any individual machine. Each game carries a built-in house advantage that is fixed in the software, and no method of play changes it. A larger floor does not mean better chances.
How far is The Meadows from Pittsburgh?
The straight-line distance between the venue and Pittsburgh is 19.5 miles, measured as a great-circle figure. Road distance is longer, and this article does not publish driving miles or times. Measure from your own starting point and expect the road route to add distance.
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