Penn Entertainment to hold ground-breaking ceremony

Penn Entertainment will be hosting a ground-breaking ceremony later today for the new hotel at Hollywood Casino Columbus.

The new building will be attached to the existing property and will add approximately 100 new jobs on opening.

“We are thrilled to soon begin construction on a new, state-of-the-art hotel at Hollywood Casino Columbus,” said Jay Snowden, CEO and president of Penn Entertainment. “Since opening in 2012, our Columbus property has experienced tremendous growth, and the addition of a hotel at Hollywood Casino Columbus will create a true regional destination.”

With an estimated budget of $100m, the new hotel is expected to include 180 rooms, meeting space, and an additional restaurant. It is part of a previously announced plan of four new growth projects that include new land-based casinos in Aurora and Joliet, Illinois, as well as an additional hotel tower in Henderson, Nevada.

“We are elated to be celebrating this day with our team members, supporters, and key stakeholders,” said Rick Skinner, vice president and general manager of Hollywood Casino Columbus. “We can’t wait to begin hiring new team members and welcoming more visitors from around the region to showcase our new hotel and the excitement of Hollywood Casino Columbus.”