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The third exciting year of the Hollywood Poker Open is in full swing and heading to the Mid-Atlantic. Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia will host the upcoming HPO Regional Tournament beginning Apr. 30 and running through May 10. Once again, regional play features poker champion Chris Moneymaker with head-to-head action culminating the weekend of the Main Event ($1,115 buy-in) starting May 9. The winner walks away with a seat to the $500,000 Guaranteed HPO Championship at the M Resort in Las Vegas this June.
Located less than an hour’s drive from the Baltimore and Washington D.C. beltways, Hollywood Casino’s usual 26 poker tables will be increased to over 50 tables to accommodate all the participants in the Regional Tournament. Thousands of players throughout the region and beyond are expected to participate in over 30 events in just 11 action-packed days.
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“We’re absolutely thrilled to be hosting the Hollywood Poker Open Regional Tournament once again,” said Aaron Shreve, Poker Manager at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. “Our poker players get a chance to play some of the best players around including Chris Moneymaker, win some huge cash prizes, and maybe even a seat to the Main Event in Vegas.”
The chance to play against Chris Moneymaker is one of the big draws of the regional tournaments. In addition to regular HPO events, the legendary player sits in at random satellites giving many an opportunity to match skills with one of poker’s best.
The third season also features beautiful tournament trophies for those who win designated events. Plus, the player with the highest point total in the 11 featured events will receive an incredible Regional Points Champion trophy.
A complete schedule and entry information is available at www.hollywoodpokeropen.com or www.hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com.
Following the action in Charles Town, the next HPO regional tournament will be held at Hollywood Casino Columbus May 14-24.
“Poker players have come to know Hollywood and its reputation for hosting some of the hottest poker action in the industry,” said Gaye Gullo, Penn National Corporate Vice President of Marketing. “The Hollywood Poker Open is fast becoming an annual rite for players everywhere.”
To learn more about the Hollywood Poker Open, visit the tour website or follow the HPO on Facebook or Twitter.
| Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races | |
|---|---|
| Location | Jefferson County, West Virginia, USA |
| Address | 750 Hollywood Drive, Charles Town, WV 25414 |
| Opening date | December 3, 1933 |
| Theme | Silver Screen Slots, OK Corral Slots, Slot City, Slot Central and Hollywood Slots |
| No. of rooms | 150 |
| Notable restaurants | Skyline Terrace, Skybox, Epic Buffet, Final Cut, 9 Dragons |
| Casino type | Racetrack |
| Owner | Gaming and Leisure Properties |
| Operating license holder | Penn National Gaming |
| Previous names | Jefferson County Races, Charles Town Races & Slots |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: 39°17′44″N77°50′55″W / 39.2956497°N 77.8486061°W |
| Website | hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com |
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races is a race track and casino just outside the eastern city limits of Charles Town, West Virginia, owned by Gaming and Leisure Properties and operated by Penn National Gaming. It features a six furlongthoroughbredhorse racing facility that is home of the West Virginia Breeders' Classic. It is one of the busiest thoroughbred tracks in the country with over 240 racing dates scheduled for 2012. It generally runs a 5 days a week schedule (four days per week in July & August and some major holidays). It also contains over 3,000 slot machines, table games, and sports betting.
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Ownership history[edit]
The Charles Town Race Track was opened on December 2, 1933 by the Shenandoah Valley Jockey Club.[1] It has changed owners over the years and in 1997 was purchased by Penn National Gaming, Inc. [2]
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Horse racing[edit]
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The Sprint Festival[edit]
In 2008, the track inaugurated The Sprint Festival, four open stakes worth a total of $500,000. These are the 4½ furlong $200,000 Charles Town Invitational Dash for colts and geldings three-years-old and up, the $100,000 Lady Charles Town for 3-year-old fillies at 4½ furlongs, the $100,000 West Virginia Sprint Derby for 3-year-olds at 4½ furlongs, and the $100,000 Red Legend Stakes for 3-year-olds at seven furlongs.
West Virginia Breeders' Classics[edit]
In 1987, NFL Hall of Famer Sam Huff organized the first West Virginia Breeders’ Classics. Local favorite Onion Juice won the inaugural running and the state’s first $100,000 purse.
- Biggest race of the day is the $500,000 West Virginia Breeders' Classic.
- Total purses for the day combine for a total $1,000,000.
Charles Town Classic[edit]
In 2009, it inaugurated the Charles Town Classic for older horses running a distance of one and 1/8 mile. The purse was 'tiered' and was determined by the graded status of the winner. The purse's range was from between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Researcher won the 1st and 2nd Charles Town Classic races. In 2013, the purse was increased to $1,500,000 with the winner receiving $1,000,000, making the Grade 2 Charles Town Classic one of the richest Thoroughbred race contested in U.S. surpassed only by the Kentucky Derby and Breeders' Cup World Championships. The race has attracted top-class performers including Game On Dude and Shared Belief.
Other facilities[edit]
Hotel[edit]
Also on the property is a 153-room hotel, The Inn at Charles Town, and several dining facilities including: a food court, sports bar, fine dining restaurant, and the Skyline Terrace which overlooks the track. However, while a hot buffet breakfast is served at the hotel, the previously mentioned dining facilities are not located in the hotel. The property offers a shuttle between the hotel and casino/race track for its patrons.
Table games[edit]
On December 5, 2009, a second referendum was held on table games and this time voters approved the referendum to allow table games at the venue. As of July 2, 2010, the facility, for years known as 'Charles Town Races & Slots,' was renamed 'Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races'.
Sports betting[edit]
On August 30, 2018, sports betting began at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. The casino is the first in West Virginia to offer sports betting.[3]
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References[edit]
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- ^Ramsey, Eric (August 30, 2018). 'Hollywood Casino Launches West Virginia Sports Betting Ahead of Schedule'. Legal Sports Report. Retrieved January 22, 2019.