PENN Play vs MV Gaming
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PENN Play
Access your rewards, track tier points and PENN Cash, and discover exclusive promotions from various PENN Play locations. The app also offers directions, dining reservations, and a convenient digital wallet at select venues.
- Track rewards and tier points
- View exclusive promotions
- Digital wallet functionality
- Dining reservations
- Casino location finder
- Get directions
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It's easy to find your everyday fun with the PENN Play app. Check your latest offers and rewards, track your tier points and PENN Cash and get the scoop on exclusive promotions—all in one place. Use the app everywhere you have fun with PENN Play, including Hollywood Casino, Ameristar, L’Auberge, Argosy, Boomtown, Cactus Petes, Greektown, Margaritaville, M Resort, Plainridge Park and River City and 1st Jackpot. Get directions and make a dining reservation before you visit and leave your cash and cards at home with PENN Wallet (available at select locations).
MV Gaming
Explore gaming machines, promotions, and dining options at a premier entertainment facility. Get racing schedules, join the rewards club, and find job openings. Stay connected with social media and get directions and weather updates.
- Gaming machine information and promotions
- Harness racing schedules and wagering info
- Rewards club registration and updates
- Restaurant menus and hours
- Social media integration
- Career opportunities and application
- Directions and weather forecasts
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Miami Valley Gaming, Southwest Ohio’s newest gaming and entertainment facility, is now open! Conveniently located between Cincinnati and Dayton, Miami Valley Gaming will feature 1,600 gaming machines, 4 great restaurants, harness racing and more! Discovering the fun and excitement of Miami Valley Gaming is just a tap away! Features Include: GAMING AND PROMOTIONS Is today your lucky day? Check out our Winner’s Gallery to see all of the excited people who have won on our gaming machines! Then, see a listing of all of our current monthly promotions. RACING Get all of the up-to-date racing information wherever you are. View current schedules and handicapping info, and learn how to wager right from the palm of your hand! REWARDS CLUB Register to receive updates and pre-opening promotions from the MVG Club. DINING View menus and hours of operation for our popular restaurants like Cin City Sea & Steak, Acres Seasonal Buffet, Trifecta Eatery, and more! STAY CONNECTED Update the world right at your fingertips! Check us out on Facebook and Twitter to stay updated with the latest entertainment and promotions. CAREERS Do you naturally appreciate the importance of providing exceptional guest service? You can have a fantastic career in a position in one of our departments! Use the app to search our open positions and apply ... right from the app! DIRECTIONS AND WEATHER Get driving directions, and check out the latest weather conditions. IN-APP SEARCH Use the embedded smart-search bar to find content by keyword.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PENN Play at 51% against MV Gaming's 0%. PENN Play also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months). MV Gaming's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PENN Play holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PENN Play has 126K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of PENN Play's written reviews are positive against 0% of MV Gaming's.
PENN Play ships an update every 3 weeks, MV Gaming every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PENN Play | MV Gaming |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (126K ratings) — better | 2.2 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 126K — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 164 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Penn Entertainment Inc. | Light & Wonder, Inc. |
Customer experience
PENN Play
MV Gaming
Bugs and requests
PENN Play
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to reset password
- Wallet deposit feature not working
- Location tracking issues
- Syncing problems between app and casino
Requested features
4 requests- Improve app stability and performance
- Clearer explanations of wallet and rewards
- Consistent rewards and comps across locations
- Better account management and support
MV Gaming
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PENN Play
No in-app purchases
MV Gaming
No in-app purchases
