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Presque Isle Downs & Casino
8199 Perry Hwy, Erie, PA 16509, United States
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Jo
Review №1

Wow SUPER CLEAN. The casino has very good social distancing with glass dividers between slots. Mandatory temperature check and mask on at all times. Smoking is suspended until...so the air is very clean and pleasant smelling. They have hand sanitizer and wipes for the machines everywhere. Definitely worth the trip from Cleveland

Ri
Review №2

Trucker friendly!! Very good food on the buffet. Steakhouse is superb. Machines are a little tight, but the atmosphere is friendly and outstanding. Live card games, bingo, sportsbets, slots. Excellent place. I highly recommend!!

Ro
Review №3

Of course if theres a Casino in the area, you have to check it out.:) We were a party of four, our first time being here. Getting in and out was no issue. Staff take your temperature which is quick and in compliance with Covid-19. Some slot machines are taped off to keep people at a safe distance. Staff were also observed wiping machines down and there were cloths available if you wanted to wipe your machine down.. The restrooms were clean and so was the facility itself.All four of us received a casino card and a free play ranging from $5-$50. I only put $40 cash in the machine and although I played several machines, lost my money and the free play, I played for at least 90 minutes. I dont mind losing a little bit of money as long as I can actually play and play I did. Three of us lost our money and the fourth put $100 in and walked out with over $300. We were all satisfied.Oh, the bar wasnt open :( It was 9 a.m., so its probably okay:)

Da
Review №4

Used to like it until I was told my nose has to be inside my mask just not 10 minutes after I had to take my mask OFF in the same place as thousands of people to get my temp taken! Its insane! Its not right our state can run a casino while the public cant anyways. Dont think Ill go back.

Ca
Review №5

Had a great time....place was clean, staff was friendly...even replaced a $20 bill for me that I ripped in half, getting it out of my pocket, lol..I noticed they keep a close eye on the parking lot as well...which means alot to me when Im there alone!

ge
Review №6

Normally we have a great time but the Cashier working at 7:45 pm Doesnt Know where the lines form told me I was in the wrong line. She needs to see if her insurance covers glasses. Glad we are moving. Most of the Employees are fantastic. So I guess they needed one Rude, Blind Stupid Lazy Cashier. George. Dickey

Sh
Review №7

Cant drink alcohol in the casino due to covid-19, and they are entirely non-smoking due to covid-19, but its very clean and just a very pleasant trip! Was nice to get out of the house!!

Tr
Review №8

From Las Vegas veterans, this place is tiny. Covid19 safe. Bourbon and Brew has great food and friendly staff.

Ga
Review №9

Nice Casino. But I Almost Always Lose All My Money and I miss the Lovely Buffet they had...

Mo
Review №10

Slots are very tight. Never win there and the bar is closed. Cant even get a non alcoholic beverage. Waitresses never come back. The restaurant upstairs is very nice and has good food.

No
Review №11

I still cannot comprehend how someone who sits at a slot machine and plays for 2-3 hours making 1 cent bets on $20 can get all the perks in the world but I go drop a hundred or two hundred in a machine, be done in 15 minutes, and I dont get a thing. Completely backwards!

Le
Review №12

Last time it was pointless. No one was having fun because nothing was paying out or hitting and I didnt stay long cause there is nothing else to do with bars closed or no alcohol sales. Would have had more fun at Chuck e cheese and not as far to drive. No smoking inside anymore either and no smoking patio!

Va
Review №13

Thought it was cozy and the staff seemed friendly. Not sure if it just so happens it was on this particular day or time, but the slots seemed to give playback. Much more than the Jack Casinos in Ohio. I didnt really win anything to bring home (which would have been better) but got to have entertainment for awhile being an ohioan in pa.

Re
Review №14

Nice place first time going. A lot was not available due to covid. Lady at guest services was very nice and helpful. I enjoyed 15 free dollars and my husband got 25 free dollars of free slot play by joining the rewards. If I come back to Erie I will come back and play again.

Ki
Review №15

Ive seen better but its not bad! Easy money! The minimums are currently $15 and up! Walked away with a grand yesterday! Free beverages, cigarettes vending machines, currently at the moment during covid-19 no smoking or drinking of alcohol is aloud in the vicinity! Besides that good luck go hard or go home!

Ga
Review №16

I was hitting great the other day. Had alot of fun

al
Review №17

The casino is no longer serving alcohol at the bar. And the upstairs restaurant closes at 9pm...On a Saturday Night. Good luck making any money

Wi
Review №18

It was good.. they had a place where you could sit and study up on the games

D.
Review №19

Friendly atmosphere and slots!! No alcohol on the casino floor though,that was a disappointment. Otherwise, had a great time.

Et
Review №20

Variety machines I like to play.. You may not win the big jackpot but you win enough to keep you playing and enjoying the experience of the place

Ja
Review №21

Well if you want to waste money? This is the place for you! Players card wouldnt work on any machine! As a gambler I would recommend not player there!!

Pa
Review №22

Just OK. Had a malfunction on a machine, called for service. They arrived, took a look, said theyd be right back with my balance. Right back was 20 minutes. I guess they didnt want me to spend my money there... we left.

An
Review №23

Great time! Sucks I lost so quick this time... but laid back an friendly

Cy
Review №24

Loved how they are making sure the patrons are safe by constantly cleaning the slot machines and areas. The upstairs restaurant is great also.

Ho
Review №25

Not serving alcohol during Coronavirus, which was a real let down, but still a fun place to visit.

Do
Review №26

Great place lots of fun plenty of social distancing and very clean

Ja
Review №27

The bartender was very very rude...Not to mention slow I got my appetizer before my Dixie cup of draft beer... Everyone else was helpful especially the guy at the bank..

Li
Review №28

The good machines we like to play were shut down and noticed they had a few dirty machines. Need more help to wipe down the machines.

Do
Review №29

Even with this pandemic, Presque Isle was really nice, clean, and comfortable. I really enjoyed the few hours I spent there today.

Th
Review №30

Its a big place with many machines to gamble on so theres always an open machine. Theyre observing the six foot covid 19 recommendation so no one will ever get you sick either. Theres been a temporary no smoking ban tho....

Ru
Review №31

They have the machines to tight need to loosen them up we are im tuff times its nice to beable to win a little more thanks

Mi
Review №32

2 Hours in High Limit and not 1 time diid 1 waitress come and see if We wanted a soda or coffee since they are not serving booze.NOT 1 waitress. No play time at all.Cant get $$ out except debit. What kind of casino is this place.

Ma
Review №33

All NE casinos have shut down their poker rooms. But you can play at the other games which is the same close contact!? That makes no sense!! But you have the casinos down south and out west open poker room and all. Infact they installed clear plastic walls on the poker table. NE are the worse region of states ever including the people!! That region makes no sense and are really stupid people, stupid old buildings and roads.

ti
Review №34

Its an ok place. Not the best selections of games. Its close to Presque isle state park, so you can make a fun day of it

Ke
Review №35

Nice clean place. Games on website not available in the casino. Im a fat guy and the buffet was closed.

Mi
Review №36

If slots are youre thing this is a grrr-8 place to go. Plus food venues and bars top notch!

Do
Review №37

Great staff... great, clean room... I felt safe with all of the diligent precautions in place..

Ri
Review №38

It would have been better if I won lol. Very nice.

Me
Review №39

Absolutely one of the best places with COVID19 procedures in place.

po
Review №40

Super clean and safe. slots have been hot

Er
Review №41

Had a GREAT TIME THERE!!! I LOVE PRESQUE ISLE CASINO.

ja
Review №42

Always a good time......some times better than others but , thats why its called gambling....would easily get 4 stars maybe more, however with this whole covid thing going on , alot of the slot machines are turned off so that people cannot sit to close together and help with the social distancing, also you cannot smoke currently and they are not serving drinks per Tom Wolfe. Definitely not the casinoss fault but non the less it does take away from the overall experience. Will gladly rate higher once is back in full swing

Be
Review №43

Love the games.. clean.. and just had a great time!

Ji
Review №44

Used to be fun. I dont know what the new owners are about but since they took over No payouts Very little free play and promotions. Used to offer way more comps. Was way busier then too. I know they need to make revenue and they do. Youll get a better bang for your buck at Seneca or even Rivers

Da
Review №45

Not very good. My wife and I dropped $500.00 each tonight pay outs were very little too none very disappointed at the casino going back Pittsburgh at the river for now on. To bad and to sad for Erie.

Ma
Review №46

My first time visiting. Had a great time even though I didnt break the house!!!

Jo
Review №47

Just reopened. Not too bad except a bottle of Miller lite is now $5. Thats a $.75 increase from precovid. While I understand their position, I hope they understand why I wont be enjoying a beer at any future visits.

Te
Review №48

For all the new rule they have to follow right now they are doing an amazing job.

Jo
Review №49

Standard casino. Would give five stars if I had won!!

Ai
Review №50

Not paying out at all unless max bet. No fun

Ei
Review №51

Plenty of parking, clean atmosphere. Many games, played Blackjack at a table and slots.

Jo
Review №52

Drove here From outta state reading all the reviews laughing saying this couldn’t be true. But then started playing and realized ever single 1 star review was right. This place is terrible. Besides the heavy smoke smell and the lack of games to play this place was terrible. Played machines and didn’t hit a single hit in $100. Got 3 bonuses and they didn’t even give me my bet back. And now $500 Later I’ve learned to trust ever review I read.

Th
Review №53

Nice I won a little maybe more next time

Ma
Review №54

They dont offer the free play or gifts like past owners. Gambling comes down to luck and how tight the casino has it. Used to be able to take 100 and play. Now you put a hundred in and you get no play time. This casino used to be busy now most days you can go bowling.Most are playing 30 cents. You might see quick hits once in awhile and I am talking 3 or 4 at most. Free games are even harder to come by and dont pay. We need to learn to stay away because its no longer fun. Its become more frustrating than anything but we enjoy playing slots. We keep going thinking we will have a better outcome and we end up spending 200 to 400 with same outcome.

Da
Review №55

Now under new ownership or management the casino has turned more towards the business side.. the free play has gotten lower, and they use to entice you to come get free gifts and play... i use to receive promotions all the time... now I get notifications maybe once every 3 months... well you know the saying... Outta sight, Outta mind.. and I would drive 2hrs to play there, and getting a cool gift would only entice me to eat, and play in the casino... it is a nice casino, but you need to put newer games in the non-smoking area..

An
Review №56

Husband and I had a great time. Nice gambling atmosphere overall.

Ja
Review №57

Problem with slots not being able to pay out. Staff had to hand pay. They were on the problem quickly . Staff were great. Handled the situation professionally. Made a bad situation good. Although cards were not working so not rated for play.

An
Review №58

Very tight casino. Lost $2500 just on one slot machine today. Over $3500 total in 2 days

Gi
Review №59

Was impressed with how they are taking temperatures and giving masks. Hand sanitizer and wipes all over the place. Had an enjoyable time.

As
Review №60

Enjoyed the atmosphere in the whole place. Beautiful

St
Review №61

Handling things just great there complying with the staff all is well be safe 5 for their efforts

Ch
Review №62

Do not recommend. Unfriendly dealers and terrible service

Ki
Review №63

Plenty of proper spacing & staff was helpful and abundant.

Me
Review №64

Very nice place clean all the workers are friendly

Di
Review №65

Had a great time was very clean and neat

SH
Review №66

Love to go here when I need me time or just out for a date nite or just wanna have a lil bit of fun

Ki
Review №67

The staff was nice we had a fun time gambling. The problem with presque isle is the location of the non-smoking sections of the casino. If you are a non-smoker you have to check in and pass through the smoking areas in order to get to the non-smoking areas and this seems wrong. Plus the customer service desks for cashing out are also in the smoking area. The food and the bourbon restaurant on the second floor was good and service was good. We did the two for $20 lunch special which included your choice of a salad or appetizer several nice entrees to select from and a shared dessert. Pretty good deal.

Dy
Review №68

I have never been there nor am able to gamble yet

Jo
Review №69

Wife and I had a blast hope to go back soon

Ju
Review №70

Fun place. Decent priced drinks. Slots were pretty tight the night I was there. But as always, odds are youll have fun. And it is a fun place. But I have yet to find a casino that isnt fun. As most casinos are, the gaming floor, bathrooms, and bar are incredibly clean. Do keep in mind, this is not Las Vegas and they dont try to pretend that they are, which is nice.

Ki
Review №71

I like the casino. Had not been there in months due to corona virus. Went Sunday..did not see anyone as housekeeping... There was no free slot play. Im a gold member. Went to 3 stations and wipes were out and hardly any sanitizer... Probably wont be back due to Saftey measures not to standard during Covid 19.There was a temp check upon entering.

Sh
Review №72

Clean but machines way to tight. Come an hour away and no bonus rounds. smh

Ji
Review №73

I drove in from Buffalo with my friend thinking wed have a good time. Its a cute property from the outside. But, once inside after the temperature check was a different scene. When we went they were allowing smoking after reopening following the Covid-19 shutdown. It was so thick with smoke and so hot, we couldnt breathe. I got $25 of freeplay, which went quick. Both of us went through hundreds like eating twizzlers. We couldnt catch a hit on anything. Nobody was winning. Only one hotshot guy who was claiming to have won 6 jackpots in a row. We did see him actually win 3 bonafide handpays while betting $25 spins. Lucky him. Everyone else was losing. Also, it was very dirty with ashtrays and 75% of players not wearing masks properly because it was too hot and smokey. We lost a lot and honestly did not have any fun. It was so depressing and miserable. We will NEVER go back.

Je
Review №74

There machines are very tight you hardly win if you do win its not much and they need more handicap parking

Ea
Review №75

Loose slots...not a lot of people, so social.distancing was easy.

Ma
Review №76

1st time going. Had a good experience. Bummer that youre not allowed to smoke but I understand. The smoking area outside was ok. Seen plenty of people wiping down doors, slots...

Ri
Review №77

Not a bad casino but some of the people working there are clueless

Ly
Review №78

Love it at Presque Isle Downs. We come there several times a year and always have fun. Wish they would mail me monthly specials or e mail them. The buffet is great and service was great.

Ja
Review №79

Great time...with great people.

Li
Review №80

I came from Puerto Rico and I liked.

Ru
Review №81

Nice casino. Took all my money.

Th
Review №82

Pai Gow table is not open most if the time

Je
Review №83

I swear i have been there alot and i dont think i have seriously seen anyone actually hit it big on the slot machines and now its even harder to win now that covid came and they lost all that money because now they are trying to recoup all the lost money during the lockdown. They def have adjusted those machine so that they dont pay outas often or atleast any large amounts. I def wont be going there anymore

Sh
Review №84

Food was lousy and too expensive for the poor quality. Service very slow.

Ch
Review №85

It was simply an amazing experience. Won some money real quick on the slots. Had a nice fish dinner. Met some cool people as well.

Fr
Review №86

What is wrong with the one blackjack dealer. She screams out blackjack, totes or too many every time it happens. Its horrible. Im sitting at the table next to her trying to enjoy the game. It ruins the whole gambling experience for me. I had to leave because it was so annoying. All the players are looking at each other thinking the same thing. What is wrong with her.

Mi
Review №87

Just a good place to clear your mind

Bi
Review №88

We took my sister in law there for her birthday and had a good time watching the horses run.

Ja
Review №89

It was not crowded, had a nice variety of games. Only reason for the 4 stars and not 5 is because of the very limited section of non smoking gaming. They do have a dedicated non smoking section but its fairly small compared to the smoking section, should be reversed in my opinion.

Co
Review №90

Since COVID the machines are super tight wouldn’t recommend going until they loosen the machines a bit.

ep
Review №91

Was not very good .we could not get anything to drink .we were the for over 4 hours.couldnot even get water for the drinking fountain were all shut off . And the vendi ng machine were broke .

Jo
Review №92

Slot techs are the best!

Br
Review №93

By far the worst casino Ive ever been to!Tightest machines, I had an 8 game bonus on Dragons law on a $2.40 bet and won a total of $8!8 f##king dollars! I will never go there again!

mi
Review №94

I broke even thats always good.. Lol

Ar
Review №95

Came there wise. And yes left smart.

fa
Review №96

They dont give you a chance to win

Ch
Review №97

No smoking at all inside do to covid...they also check ur temp somehow without touching you at all...could not find any free drinks at all not soda or coffee. Every other machine is blocked off, and mostly penny slots.

Do
Review №98

My first time there i hit the jackpot playing multi keno I hit 7 out of 7 for over $7,200 I cashout and i tip the 2 people that cash out my ticket with cash and I tip the cashier at the window that lady give me my player card when I signed up and i left. I was there for only 25mins God is Good. REAL TALK

He
Review №99

It was ok, only one choice to eat which was the bar, no pizza or sandwiches to go. No longer have free pop, so set some money aside. Drove to play cards and all u could play was black jack 3 to a table, no let it ride ect. Well stay home and go to mgm so i could have pop and waste less gas to play slots.

Ji
Review №100

Very clean, nice casino with great variety of tables & slots. I only wish they had more $.25 machines or at least mulit-denomination as there too many $.01 & $.02 but nonetheless staff were great, drink prices were very reasonable and had a good time!

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  • Address:8199 Perry Hwy, Erie, PA 16509, United States
  • Site:https://www.presqueisledowns.com/
  • Phone:+1 866-374-3386
Categories
  • Casino
  • Entertainer
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday:Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday:Open 24 hours
  • Thursday:Open 24 hours
  • Friday:Open 24 hours
  • Saturday:Open 24 hours
  • Sunday:Open 24 hours
Highlights
  • Active military discounts:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Restaurant:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
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