Youngstown has a dedicated racino with a sportsbook right in the metro area—Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course. Here's what Mahoning Valley bettors need to know.
Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley
🎰 Hollywood Mahoning Valley Sportsbook
Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course is a racino in Austintown, just 10 minutes from downtown Youngstown. It combines harness racing, VLT gaming, and a full sportsbook.
What's available: Betting windows and self-service kiosks. The sportsbook area is modest but functional, with screens showing major games. You can also bet on live harness racing.
As a Penn Entertainment property, Hollywood Mahoning Valley is affiliated with the ESPN BET sportsbook app (formerly Barstool). The mychoice rewards program links your retail and online betting for combined perks.
Link your ESPN BET account with mychoice to earn points on both retail and mobile betting. Same card works at Hollywood properties in Columbus and Toledo.
Pennsylvania Border Access
Youngstown's proximity to Pennsylvania creates unique opportunities:
- 45 minutes to PA: Pennsylvania has legal iGaming (online slots, table games, poker)
- Line shopping: Maintain accounts in both states, compare lines when traveling
- Rivers Casino Pittsburgh: About 75 minutes for the full casino experience
Ohio sportsbook apps only work in Ohio. PA apps only work in PA. GPS verification is accurate—don't try to fake your location. But if you travel to Pennsylvania for work or family, you can access PA's iGaming options legitimately.
Bar Kiosks in the Mahoning Valley
UBetOhio operates bar kiosks at scattered locations:
- Sports bars in Boardman
- Select locations in Austintown
- Some bars in Warren and Niles
Bar kiosk availability has decreased since the Intralot pullout. Call ahead to confirm before making a dedicated trip.
Youngstown State Games
YSU Penguins football and basketball draw local interest:
- Mobile apps work at Stambaugh Stadium and Beeghly Center
- Ohio's college prop ban applies—no player props on Ohio schools
- FCS football lines can be soft (less betting volume)
For Youngstown Bettors
The combination of a local racino and Pennsylvania proximity makes Youngstown an interesting betting market:
- Daily betting: Mobile apps are most convenient
- Casino experience: Hollywood Mahoning Valley for local atmosphere
- Big venue: JACK Cleveland is about an hour north
- iGaming: Trip to Pennsylvania for online slots/poker
See Cleveland Betting Options
JACK Casino is an hour north for the big-city experience.
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