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Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast, Mississippi Gulf Coast

Last facts check Oct 12, 2026

Resortbay-st-louis · bay-st-louis

Open 24/724/7Hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

Local time in Mississippi Gulf Coast: —

Note: Mississippi Gulf Coast casino floors typically run 24/7; confirm holiday hours on property.

  • 28Tables
  • 3Dining
  • 783Slots
  • 5Poker

Entry rules

  • 21+ · photo ID21+PHOTO ID21+ · photo ID at the door
  • casualDress codecasual
  • in designated sectionsMarked zones

Mississippi casino gaming age is 21.

Address711 Casino Magic Drive, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520

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On the map of lists

City & catalog shortlists

Same venue, other doors — city pages and ranked shortlists this floor already belongs to.

Is this the right stop?

Match your trip to what this floor actually offers — not a marketing slogan.

Come here if you want

Good match

  • Large resort campus

    Hotel, dining and shows on one campus

  • Poker

    A real poker room is part of the visit

  • Live table games

    Live dealer tables on the official count — not slots-only.

  • Sportsbook

    Race & sports book on campus

  • A real slot floor

    A measured slot bank on the official count — denser than a corner tavern.

Pick elsewhere if you want

Maybe skip

Honest mismatches — a neighbour may fit these better.

  • An adults-only boutique gambling hall

    Hotel, dining and shows share the same campus.

  • A tiny casual card room with two tables

    Poker inventory here is built for a proper session.

Felt floor

Games

Table, poker and slot counts come from the Mississippi Gaming Commission Property Data and Gaming Devices reports.

Gaming zone

56,300 sq ft5,230 m² · ~1 fields

  • Table games

    28

  • Slot machines

    783

  • Poker tables

    5

Gaming floor area

  • Table games pit100%

    56,300 sq ft · 5,230 m²

Gaming square feet from MGC Property Data (August 2026).

Floor mix

Share of table games on the current NGCB count.

  • Blackjack (twenty-one)A12

    Blackjack (twenty-one)

    Card tables

  • Mini-baccarat7

    Mini-baccarat

    Card tables

  • Other table games4

    Other table games

    More table games

  • Roulette2

    Roulette

    Spinning wheel

  • Craps1

    Craps

    Dice tables

  • Pai gow1

    Pai gow

    Tiles & cards

  • Three Card Poker1

    Three Card Poker

    Three-card hand

Quick guide for first-timers

  • Roulette wheel
  • Dice
  • Playing cards
  • Casino chips
  • Green felt table
  • Slot machines

How to play

90-second game guides

Short primers for the main casino games — the full set every time, whether this floor deals them today or you are browsing nearby.

All guides

Poker room

Open to the public

A real poker room sits on this campus — table count from the regulator report. Stakes, games dealt, desk phone, and how to find it live on the room page.

Open full poker roomStakes · games · desk · guides

Race & sports book

On the casino licence

Licensed race & sports book on campus — the desk visitors walk into. Floor area and desk file live on the sportsbook page; we do not paste the full book here.

  • Sportsbook
Open sportsbook pageFloor area · desk file · book facts

Book floor

On the casino licence

Hotel

The stay is half the trip — rooms, towers and what is a short walk from the elevators.

Stay on property

Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast

Guest rooms

291

291 rooms

Room count matches MGC Property Data Aug 2026; highlights from OP pages.

Check rooms on the official site

On campus when you stay

  • 3 dining anchors
  • 2 shows & landmarks
  • PENN Play · PENN Entertainment

Why overnight guests pick it

Plain-language reasons to sleep here if you have never stayed on the Strip.

  • 01Bay St. Louis PENN resortOP visit page: hotel stay with casino (~30 tables / ~800 slots cited on visit page), spa, and four restaurants.

Players club

One card for play, hotel and dining at linked properties.

Players club card

PENN Play

Works across: PENN Entertainment

Learn about the club

Where to eat on campus

Signature rooms and easy anchors — name, mood, done.

Campus dining · 3

  • Award-winning steaks and wines (OP dining)Bogart's Steakhousesource
  • 80+ dishes — Southern BBQ, Asian, Creole, Italian, seafood (OP dining)Epic Buffetsource
  • Easy biteCelebrity GrillPizza, burgers, breakfast, pastries; Starbucks coffee (OP dining)source

Shows, landmarks and on-campus draws

Beyond the tables — what each place is, so a first-time visitor knows why it is on the map.

2

  • On campusSportsbook at PENN Play CenterOP sportsbook: PENN Play Center, 1st Floor — daily 9AM–9PM.source
  • spaAzalea Spa & SalonOP visit page lists Azalea Spa & Salon among amenities.source

Campus history

Campus milestones first — opening, landmarks, then the film moments people still recognise.

Opened

1992-09-30

Previously known as: Casino Magic Bay St. Louis

  1. 01

    1992

    Wikipedia infobox: opened September 30, 1992 as Casino Magic Bay St

    Louis (later Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast).

    1992-09-30source

Worth knowing

Verified facts worth remembering before you walk in — numbers first, then the quirks.

Handy notes

  • Tip 01

    MGC Property Data for August 2026 lists 783 slot games, 28 table games, 5 poker games, and 291 hotel rooms with sports wagering on property.

    source · Oct 12, 2026

  • Tip 02

    Mississippi Gaming Commission Currently Licensed Operators list (updated as of August 2026 Commission Meeting) includes this property.

    source · Oct 12, 2026

  • Tip 03

    OP poker-room page: five live-action smoke-free tables; hours Wed–Sun from 9AM (Mon/Tue closed).

    source · Oct 12, 2026

  • Tip 04

    OP sportsbook page places Hollywood Gulf Coast sportsbook in the PENN Play Center (1st Floor), open daily 9AM–9PM.

    source · Oct 12, 2026

Operator and licence

Who runs the property, which Mississippi Gaming Commission licence covers the floor, and where to verify the numbers.

Who runs it

PENN Entertainment

Licensee
Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast
Works across
PENN Entertainment · PENN Play
Type
Resort casino
Area
bay-st-louis

Licence & registry

Regulator
Mississippi Gaming Commission
Licence type
Casino hotel
Name on the MGC list
HOLLYWOOD CASINO BAY ST. LOUIS
MGC registry id
ms-mgc-hollywood-casino-gulf-coast
Facts checked
desk research · Oct 12, 2026 · licence Oct 12, 2026

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers before you go — tap a question.

What is the minimum age to enter Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast?

You must be 21 or older to be on the gaming floor at Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast. Carry a valid government-issued photo ID.

Is there a dress code at Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast?

Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast dress code: casual.

Is Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast open 24 hours?

Yes. The casino floor at Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

How many table games does Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast have?

Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast has 28 table games.

How many slot machines does Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast have?

Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast has about 783 slot machines.

How big is the gaming floor at Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast?

The gaming floor at Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast covers 56,300 sq ft · 5,230 m².

Does Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast have a poker room?

Yes, Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast has a poker room with 5 tables.

Does Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast have a sportsbook?

Yes, Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast has a sportsbook inside the casino.

Does Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast have a hotel?

Yes — Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast with about 291 rooms.

What players club does Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast use?

Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast uses PENN Play (works across PENN Entertainment).

When did Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast open?

Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast opened in 1992-09-30.

What is there to do at Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast besides gambling?

On-campus draws include Sportsbook at PENN Play Center, Azalea Spa & Salon.