Penn Play Players Club at Ameristar and Hollywood Casinos

The Penn Play players club is the loyalty card for 35 Penn National Gaming casinos. The company owns a variety of gaming brands, including Hollywood Casino and most Ameristar properties. The mychoice card became Penn Play in April 2023.

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How to get a Penn Play players card

There are two ways to get a Penn Play players card. One is to go to a casino that uses it for its players club. This requires a valid photo ID. That list of Penn Play properties is at the bottom of this page. 

The other way to get a Penn Play card is to complete an application online. This can be done at the Penn Play website or on its app. Penn Play players must be at least 21 years old.

Penn Play tiers and perks

There are five tiers in the Penn Play players club program. Players start at the choice tier. These players receive mailers based on play. No points are earned in this tier. The other levels are based on the number of annual tier points earned. All tiers earn all the perks of the levels below it in addition to the ones noted in the corresponding section. 

Advantage – 1,000 tier points

Points are earned at the advantage tier. There is a 10% Norwegian Cruise discount and 5% discount at the Penn Play mall.

Preferred – 18,000 tier points

Preferred Penn Play players receive hotel offers for M Resort and Tropicana in Las Vegas. There is a 15% discount on cruises. VIP lounges and complimentary valet parking are included. 

Elite – 50,000 tier points

The Norwegian Cruise discount is 20% for Elite Penn Play players. There is an annual cruise offer with an oceanview cabin. These players receive line passes, a VIP host, VIP parking, and a companion card. Penn Cash never expires for these players. Hotels have VIP check-in for these players. Resort fees are always waived. 

Owners Club – 200,000 tier points

Owners Club Penn Play players receive an annual Norwegian Cruise with a balcony cabin. Additional cruises have a 25% discount. There is a $500 travel reimbursement each year, as well as an annual gift that includes a one-year lease on a Mercedes-Benz after 400,000 tier points. There is also priority slot service, guaranteed comp room, birthday dinner with a host, quarterly reception with the casino manager, and an annual celebration dinner. 

How to use a Penn Play card

Using a Penn Play players card is simple. When playing a slot, video poker, or electronic table game machine, insert it in the cardholder. This is usually by the bill acceptor or above the screen. At table games, hand the card to the dealer with your buy-in. 

How to earn Penn Play points

Penn Play members must earn tier points to receive Penn Cash, the form of currency used in the loyalty program. A tier point is earned in the following ways:

  • Slots: $5 coin-in
  • Video poker: $10 coin-in
  • Table games: Based on bet size, time played, and house edge of game
  • Electronic table games: $40 coin-in
  • Live poker: One hour receives 20 tier points
  • Horse racing: $10 bet
  • Online slots and video poker: $12 coin-in
  • Online table games: $25 coin-in
  • Straight sports bets: $10
  • Exotic sports bets: $5
  • Non-gaming purchases at company retailers: $5

Once tier points are established, the player will start earning Penn Cash. There is $10 awarded for every 3,000 points up to 18,000. From there, $25 is awarded for every 5,000 tier points earned. At 25,000 tier points, $150 is paid. It is $500 for every 50,000 starting at 200,000 points. 

How to redeem Penn Play points

Penn Play points may be claimed through a variety of methods. A dollar in Penn Cash is worth $2 in food, hotel or company-owned retailers. It may be used for $1 in free slot or table game play. This includes online sites owned by Penn National Gaming. A PIN is required for any transaction. Slot and video poker players may take free play directly on their favorite machines. 

Casinos that accept Penn Play players card

There are 35 Penn National Gaming casinos that accept the Penn Play players card. It is also available for use at the company’s online gaming brands, like Hollywood Casino and Barstool Sports

Colorado

Illinois

  • Argosy Alton
  • Hollywood Casino Aurora
  • Hollywood Casino Joliet

Indiana

Iowa

  • Ameristar Council Bluffs

Kansas

  • Hollywood Casino at Kansas Raceway

Louisiana

  • Boomtown Bossier City
  • Boomtown New Orleans
  • L’Auberge Baton Rouge
  • L’Auberge St. Charles
  • Margaritaville Bossier City

Maine

  • Hollywood Casino Bangor

Massachusetts

  • Plairidge Park

Michigan

Missouri

  • Argosy Kansas City
  • Hollywood Casino St. Louis
  • River City Casino

Mississippi

  • 1st Jackpot
  • Ameristar Vicksburg
  • Boomtown Biloxi
  • Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast
  • Hollywood Casino Tunica

Nevada

  • Cactus Petes
  • M Resort

New Mexico

  • Zia Park

Ohio

Pennsylvania

West Virginia

Last Updated on August 12, 2023 by Kristina Mehaffey