Wind Creek Bethlehem is built on the old Bethlehem Steel plant, and the property has never tried to hide it — the blast furnace stacks are the view from the pool terrace. It carries a 4.2 rating from more than 20,000 Google reviewers, the strongest score of any large Pennsylvania casino.
It is the biggest floor in the Lehigh Valley and the most complete property in eastern Pennsylvania outside Bensalem, with a hotel, a spa, a retail mall and a poker room that runs around the clock.
What's on the floor
More than 2,000 slot machines and 150 live table games. That table count is second only to Parx statewide, and it means the pit keeps a broad spread open rather than collapsing to blackjack on a quiet night.
The poker room is the differentiator. It is smoke-free and runs 24/7, dealing limit and no-limit Texas Hold'em, Stud and Omaha, with limits starting at $3/$6. Published table counts vary between sources, so check the venue's site for the current room size and game schedule — but the round-the-clock, smoke-free combination is rare in this market and is why regulars choose it.
The sportsbook is operated by Betfred, with 79 screens, 13 self-service kiosks and eight teller windows. Note that it does not match the casino's hours: Monday to Friday it runs 2pm to 10pm, and weekends 11am to midnight.
Hotel, spa and the rest
A $160 million expansion finished in June 2023 and took the property to 553 hotel keys across two towers. The top floor of the newer tower is an 11,600-square-foot spa; the sixth floor holds a fitness centre and a 6,424-square-foot pool with an outdoor terrace looking at the stacks.
There are more than twelve dining options, plus a 150,000-square-foot retail mall on site, upscale lounges and free live entertainment at weekends. The mall makes this one of the few casinos where a non-gambling companion has a genuine afternoon.
Tips before you go
You must be 21 to gamble, the minimum age at every Pennsylvania casino.
The casino floor is open 24 hours, Monday through Sunday. The sportsbook is not — plan around its afternoon opening if betting is the point of the trip.
If poker is why you are coming, the smoke-free room is the reason to pick Wind Creek over Parx. If table variety at higher limits matters more, Parx has the larger pit.
Nearby alternatives
North in the Poconos, Mount Airy Casino Resort is the adults-only resort option with golf and a spa. South-east, Parx Casino in Bensalem is the state's largest floor and biggest poker room. West of Wilkes-Barre, Mohegan Pennsylvania pairs gaming with harness racing.
For the full picture, see all Pennsylvania in-person casinos.
FAQ
What are Wind Creek Bethlehem's hours?
The casino is open 24 hours a day, Monday through Sunday. The Betfred sportsbook runs Monday to Friday 2pm to 10pm and weekends 11am to midnight, and restaurants keep their own hours.
How old do you have to be to gamble at Wind Creek Bethlehem?
You must be 21, the minimum gambling age at every Pennsylvania casino.
What games are available at Wind Creek Bethlehem?
More than 2,000 slot machines, 150 live table games, a 24/7 smoke-free poker room dealing Hold'em, Stud and Omaha from $3/$6, and a Betfred sportsbook.
Is the poker room at Wind Creek Bethlehem smoke-free?
Yes, and it runs 24 hours. Published table counts differ between sources, so check the venue's site for the current room size.
Does Wind Creek Bethlehem have a hotel?
Yes — 553 keys across two towers following a $160 million expansion completed in June 2023, with an 11,600-square-foot spa and a pool terrace overlooking the former Bethlehem Steel stacks.
Is there shopping at Wind Creek Bethlehem?
Yes, a 150,000-square-foot retail mall on the property, alongside more than twelve dining options.
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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.
