Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast at a glance
About Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast
Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast is a commercial gaming and hotel property in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, operated by Gaming and Leisure Properties (Penn Entertainment management). Opened in 1992 as Casino Magic Bay St. Louis and rebranded as Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast, the property runs approximately 1,150 slot machines and 19 table games — including Blackjack (single deck and standard), Craps, Mini-Baccarat, Mississippi Stud, and Pai Gow — on a 24/7 schedule, with a hotel, restaurant, self-parking, and valet on site. The minimum gambling age is 21, regulated by the Mississippi Gaming Commission. Website: hollywoodgulfcoast.com.
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Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast
Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
Bay St. Louis is in Hancock County on St. Louis Bay, approximately 50 miles west of Biloxi and 50 miles east of New Orleans via I-10. The Bay St. Louis arts community and beachfront make it a growing tourism destination on the western Gulf Coast. Silver Slipper Casino (Full House Resorts) is the other casino serving the Bay St. Louis/Lakeshore area of Hancock County, giving the market two competing properties.
Games at Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast
- penn play
Specific earn rates, tier requirements, and benefits change frequently — confirm with the property's player services desk before your visit.
What the directory data shows
Strengths and gaps inferred from games, features, and directory data.
Strengths
2- Hotel with 19 tables; Pai Gow and Mini-Baccarat; Bay St. Louis arts community 50 miles from New Orleans
- Penn Play Rewards; formerly Casino Magic Bay St. Louis since 1992
Watch-outs
1- Silver Slipper Casino (Full House Resorts) competes in the same Hancock County market
Penn Entertainment's Bay St. Louis Gulf Coast casino — 1,150 slots, 19 tables, hotel, and 24/7 gaming formerly Casino Magic Bay St. Louis
Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast has operated on the Bay St. Louis Gulf Coast since 1992 (as Casino Magic, rebranded to Hollywood Casino). The 19-table floor includes Mini-Baccarat and Pai Gow. The hotel and Bay St. Louis arts/beach tourism add destination value. Penn Play Rewards earns across Penn Entertainment's national portfolio. Silver Slipper Casino is the Hancock County competitor. Confirm current promotions at hollywoodgulfcoast.com.
Licensing & Rules
- Regulator
- Mississippi Gaming Commission
- Age Requirement
- 21+
- Sportsbook
- Legal (retail only)
