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Hollywood Casino at Greektown

Hollywood Casino at Greektown is one of three commercial gaming properties in Detroit, Michigan. The property is owned by Caesars Entertainment‘s real estate trust spinoff, VICI Properties, and operated by PENN Entertainment (formerly Penn National Gaming).

The property first opened its doors in 2000 with multiple owners, including the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Financial trouble led to ownership changes, and by 2019, Vici Properties and Penn had acquired the property and the land on which it sits.

Originally called Greektown Casino, then renamed Greektown Casino-Hotel in 2007 after the hotel was added, the property rebranded under its new ownership in May 2022 as Hollywood Casino at Greektown.

The property is located in downtown Detroit’s historic Greektown Entertainment District and, like other commercial retail casinos in Michigan, features approximately 100,000 square feet of gaming space. There, visitors will find more than 2,200 slots and video poker machines, more than 60 table games, and a sportsbook. The venue previously featured a poker room, which closed in 2024.

Hollywood Casino at Greektown is also currently home to a 400-room high-rise hotel. In addition, there are a variety of restaurants, quick-serve food outlets, and bars on the property.

Hollywood Casino at Greektown snapshot and driving distances

Address555 E. Lafayette Street, Detroit, MI 48226
Hours of operation24 hours a day / 7 days a week
Games2,200+ slots and video poker machines; 60+ table games (blackjack, roulette, craps); sportsbook
Sportsbook hoursM-F 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m.; Sa 9 a.m.-11:30 p.m.; Su 9 a.m.-12:30 a.m.
Minimum age21 years old

Driving distances to Hollywood Casino at Greektown

Here’s how far it is to Hollywood Casino at Greektown if you are driving from a few other Michigan locations:

  • Driving distance from Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) — 22 miles via I-94 E
  • Driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI — 43 miles via I-94 E
  • Driving distance from Lansing, MI — 88 miles via I-96 E
  • Driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI — 157 miles via I-96 E

The property is also less than a mile from Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions, and from Comerica Park, where the Detroit Tigers play, making it walkable to both.

Hollywood Casino at Greektown’s online gambling partnerships

In 2021, Hollywood Casino at Greektown was among the first retail sites to enter partnerships to join the new Michigan online casino market. In fact, the property has hosted multiple online sports wagering brands in Michigan since the state’s launch.

Penn National Gaming’s Barstool Sportsbook was among the operators live when the first Michigan sites went live in January 2021. The site continued to operate under the Barstool brand until November 2023, when PENN Entertainment switched its entire national footprint to ESPN Bet under a licensing deal with Disney’s ESPN. That partnership ended in late 2025, and Penn rebranded its sports wagering sites nationwide as theScore Bet starting December 1, 2025.

Throughout these changes, the iCasino product has retained the same name as the retail site and is currently available via the standalone Hollywood Casino app. You can also get to the games through theScore Bet Sportsbook Michigan app.

Games at Hollywood Casino at Greektown

Hollywood Casino at Greektown is home to a 100,000-square-foot gaming floor. Inside, you’ll find over 2,200 slots and video poker machines, 60+ table games including roulette, baccarat, and a salon with six blackjack tables. There’s also a private High Limit Gaming Area with over 90 high-limit slot machines.

Hollywood Casino at Greektown runs a variety of promotions ranging from discount days for seniors and veterans to exclusive opening day t-shirts and seasonal themed jackpots, giving you the chance to win cash, casino credit, and other prizes.

Slot machines

Classics like Blazing 7sBuffalo, and Super Jackpot Party are there, as are progressive jackpot slots like Buffalo Grand, Wheel of Fortune, and Lightning Link. Hollywood Casino at Greektown is also committed to continually adding new slots, with games including Panda Fu Dai Lian Lian, Buffalo Gold Collection, and James Bond 007 Goldfinger among those hitting the floor. Don’t forget, as well, a generous number of video poker machines also appear in the mix.

Table games

You can roll the dice, spin the wheel, and hit, split, stand, or double down at table games inside Hollywood Casino at Greektown. In fact, there are multiple areas combined into what is called the “Super Pit,” where you’ll find more than 60 different table games to choose from, including:

  • Blackjack
  • Double Deck Blackjack
  • Craps with Fire Bet
  • Crapless Craps with Fire Bet
  • Roulette (Single 0)
  • Roulette (Double 0)
  • Dragon Bonus Baccarat
  • Dragon Bonus Commission Free Baccarat
  • EZ Baccarat
  • Mississippi Stud 3 Card Bonus Optional Side Bet

  • 3 Card Poker
  • 4 Card Poker Bad Beat Bonus
  • Let It Ride with Three Card Bonus
  • Ultimate Texas Hold ’Em
  • High Card Flush
  • Pai Gow Poker
  • Face-Up Pai Gow
  • Face Up Pai Gow with a Progressive Jackpot
  • Three Card Poker with a Progressive Jackpot
  • 5-card multi-game with a Progressive Jackpot

PENN Play rewards program

Bridging in-person and online gaming rewards, the PENN Play allows you to accumulate PENN Cash, which can be used at more than 35 PENN destinations throughout North America and online. Here is an example of how the program works:

For slots, for example, earn 1 Tier Point for every $5 of coin-in in-person. Online earn 1 Tier Point for every $12 coin-in. And online using the PENN Play Casino app, earn 2 Tier Points for every $1 of purchased credits. You can read a full breakdown of the program here.

How does Hollywood Casino at Greektown compare to MGM Grand Detroit and MotorCity Casino Hotel?

The three Detroit commercial properties are similar in size, and each offers hotel accommodations, many bars and restaurants, entertainment options, and a spa. The gaming floors are roughly the same size at each property, and for the most part, the gaming options are similar. Of the three, only MGM Grand Detroit has a poker room, and that location also offers more table games than the other two. Here’s a quick comparison of the Detroit properties:

Hollywood Casino at GreektownMGM Grand DetroitMotorCity Casino Hotel
Slots2,200+2,000+2,500+
Table games60+150+55+
Poker room?NoYesNo
Sportsbook?YesYesYes
Loyalty program?Yes (PENN Play)Yes (MGM Rewards)Yes (Club Metro)

The Sportsbook Bar & Restaurant at Hollywood Casino at Greektown

The Sportsbook Bar & Restaurant is actually located on two levels at Hollywood Casino at Greektown. The bar and restaurant are on the upper level, while the sportsbook proper is on the lower level.

The restaurant serves “pub fare” like chicken wings, burgers, and more, while the bar offers beers, wine, and daily drink specials. You can also watch games on a 30-foot video wall there on the upper level. Downstairs on the lower level are 35 betting kiosks where you can place wagers and receive payouts.

The restaurant, bar, and sportsbook are each open seven days a week. Hours differ slightly between the three, but all open in the mornings and close around midnight or later.

Hollywood Casino at Greektown amenities

The hotel at Hollywood Casino at Greektown

Hollywood Casino at Greektown features a 400-room, 30-story AAA Four Diamond hotel in historic Greektown. The hotel offers views of downtown Detroit’s skyline and the river, as well as comfortable, modern, contemporary decor. The hotel also includes 20,000 square feet of convention space and a 4,000-square-foot grand ballroom. There’s a Starbucks in the lobby as well.

If you’re planning a visit, be sure to check out the special perk-filled play-and-stay hotel packages offered by Hollywood Casino at Greektown.

Restaurants and bars

Hollywood Casino at Greektown offers a selection of dining options and bars. These include:

  • Red Lotus: Asian fusion with a Detroit twist.
  • 313 Burger Bar: Burgers, Detroit-style Coney dogs, and vegan-friendly Impossible burgers.
  • Rock Bar: Offering craft beers and the Sports Viewing Lounge.
  • Prism: Prism is an award-winning steakhouse featuring live music and a view of the Detroit skyline. The menu combines top-quality steaks, seafood, and pasta dishes with a well-rounded wine and drink list.

Hollywood Casino at Greektown history

Michigan voters approved three Detroit commercial gambling facilities in 1996, and both MGM Grand Detroit and MotorCity Casino Hotel opened in 1999. The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians won the third license and opened Greektown Casino-Hotel on Nov. 10, 2000, inside a building that once housed Traugott Schmidt’s fur processing operation and later became the Trapper’s Alley retail complex.

A 400-room hotel and parking garage arrived in 2007, followed by additional gaming space in 2008 that brought the property to its current 100,000 square feet, plus convention space and a ballroom in 2009.

Financial strain led the parent company, Greektown Casino LLC, into Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2008, though the venue continued operating and emerged from bankruptcy in 2010 under new ownership. Dan Gilbert’s Rock Gaming, later Jack Entertainment, bought a majority stake in 2013.

In 2018, Penn National Gaming and VICI Properties acquired the casino for $1 billion, with VICI taking the real estate and Penn taking over operations. The Michigan Gaming Control Board, the state’s regulatory body, approved Penn National as the new operator following the sale. The property was renamed to Hollywood Casino at Greektown on May 1, 2022, and later added a retail sportsbook ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit.

The property and land are owned by VICI Properties, while PENN Entertainment operates the site under a lease agreement.

Greektown Casino-Hotel officially became Hollywood Casino at Greektown on May 1, 2022.

Hollywood Casino at Greektown operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Guests can use the on-site multi-level self-park garage or hotel valet service off Chrysler Drive, with general public rates starting around $10 and free valet for higher-tier PENN Play members.

Yes, smoking is permitted in a designated section on the second floor, while the rest of the property remains non-smoking.

About half a mile. If walking, you can get there in 10-15 minutes.

The bottom line on Hollywood Casino at Greektown

With a great selection of gaming options, a AAA Four Diamond hotel, and a downtown Detroit location within walking distance of Comerica Park and Ford Field, Hollywood Casino at Greektown is a solid option for visitors combining a game day or city trip with some gaming. Its ongoing rebrand under PENN Entertainment, coupled with continued investment in its sportsbook and slot lineup, suggests the property will continue to evolve along with Michigan’s broader gambling market.

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Martin F. Harris

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Martin Harris is a gambling writer and editor with more than 20 years of experience covering the industry. Much of his early work focused on live poker, reporting from major tournaments across the United States and abroad, including stops in Europe, South America, and Macau, as well as many summers spent covering the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. Martin holds a Ph.D. in English and has published a range of academic articles and books, including the award-winning "Poker & Pop Culture: Telling the Story of America’s Favorite Card Game." He lives with his family on a horse farm in North Carolina, where he enjoys sports, music, reading, and teaching part-time in the American Studies program at UNC Charlotte.

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