Harrah's Philadelphia is a racino on the Chester waterfront, south-west of the city on the Delaware River. It rates 3.8 from nearly 8,000 Google reviewers.
It is owned by VICI Properties and operated by Caesars Entertainment, and it is one of the few Pennsylvania casinos where Caesars Rewards status applies.
What's on the floor
100,000 square feet of gaming with more than 2,400 slot machines running from a cent to $100 — published counts vary between sources, so treat the figure as approximate — alongside live table games including blackjack, craps, roulette and baccarat.
The World Series of Poker Room carries 25 tables. That places it behind the 28-table room at Rivers Casino Philadelphia across the city, but it is a serious room in its own right and the WSOP branding brings a tournament calendar with it.
Between the two, Philadelphia is unusually well served for poker by regional-market standards.
The harness racing
The track opened its first harness season on 10 September 2006, and unlike several racinos in this guide, the racing here is still running.
Harrah's Philadelphia offers around 110 live race days across a season that runs April through December — one of the longest harness meets on the East Coast, and long enough that the property has become a genuine destination for the sport. Top horses and drivers make regular stops here.
The track sits on the river, so the racing has a view most regional courses cannot match.
Dining
Eight restaurants, headed by Guy Fieri's Philly Kitchen + Bar, with Mien Noodles covering Asian at the casual end and quick-service options including Starbucks and Krispy Kreme.
That is a deeper food operation than most Pennsylvania racinos maintain, and it reflects the property's position as a full-day destination rather than a stop.
Tips before you go
You must be 21 to gamble, the minimum age at every Pennsylvania casino.
The casino is open 24 hours, seven days a week. The racing runs its own seasonal calendar and the poker room keeps its own hours.
Chester is about twenty-five minutes south-west of central Philadelphia and close to the airport, which makes this the more practical Philadelphia-area casino if you are flying in — considerably easier to reach from PHL than the waterfront or King of Prussia properties.
Nearby alternatives
In the city, Rivers Casino Philadelphia has 78 tables, a 24-hour 28-table poker room and an unusually exotic game spread. South Philadelphia has Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia in the stadium district. North-east in Bensalem, Parx Casino is the largest floor in Pennsylvania.
For the full picture, see all Pennsylvania in-person casinos.
FAQ
What are Harrah's Philadelphia's hours?
The casino is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The poker room, restaurants and racing keep their own schedules.
How old do you have to be to gamble at Harrah's Philadelphia?
You must be 21, the minimum age at every Pennsylvania casino.
Does Harrah's Philadelphia have a poker room?
Yes — a World Series of Poker Room with 25 tables, slightly smaller than the 28-table room at Rivers Casino Philadelphia.
Does Harrah's Philadelphia still have live racing?
Yes. Around 110 live harness race days run from April through December, one of the longest harness seasons on the East Coast.
What games are available at Harrah's Philadelphia?
More than 2,400 slot machines from a cent to $100 across 100,000 square feet, live blackjack, craps, roulette and baccarat, and a 25-table WSOP Poker Room.
How far is Harrah's Philadelphia from the city?
About twenty-five minutes south-west at Chester, close to Philadelphia International Airport.
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Updated August 2026 · Details verified against Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board records and the venue's official site. Hours and offerings change — confirm before you go.
