Two more Pennsylvania casinos joined the sports book club last week.
Parx Casino in Bensalem, Pennsylvania’s most profitable gaming property, celebrated the grand opening of its new Parx Casino Sportsbook on August 8.
The Parx Casino Sportsbook looks to set the industry standard with the new 7,400 square foot space that features a sweeping 156-foot HD media wall that can show up to 36 games at the same time. Additionally, the state-of-the-art space features six live tellers, 18 kiosks, 196 seats, three VIP areas, and a 38-by-14-foot bar with 38 seats and a dramatic four-tier light design hanging from above.
The bar features a full menu of beer, wine, spirits and cocktails. From the kitchen, there are game0day favorites including chicken wings, the Philly cheesesteak, a selection of burgers, and even a vegan “Impossible Burger.”
The grand opening of the Sportsbook follows the recent launch of the Parx Online Sports Betting App and the Parx Casino real-money online casino.
“Parx Casino is excited to cut the ribbon on the best sportsbook in the country,” said Senior Vice President of Interactive Gaming & Sports Matthew Cullen on August 8. “Parx aims to set the industry standard in this new and fast-growing arena. The timing couldn’t be better as we head into football season. We felt our local Eagles fans deserved to have the ultimate game-day destination to cheer on the Birds.
“Game day will soar to new heights as we present the absolute best gaming and entertainment experience of its kind. We have worked for nearly two years to expand our portfolio of offerings to give patrons the best of all types of legalized gaming. After the recent launch of online sports betting and our real-money online casino, the grand opening of Parx Casino Sportsbook completes this mission.”
Customers can expect their favorite ways to bet on sports at Parx, including spread, moneyline, total, props, parlays and teasers. Sports that will be available will include, among others, NFL football, NBA basketball, Major League Baseball, NHL hockey, college football and basketball, tennis, golf, MMA, boxing, auto racing and more.
The new sportsbook is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week with 10-16 hours of live teller assistance pending on sports schedules
The $10 million sportsbook follows a $58.5 million expansion over the last two years that included the Xcite Center, Parx Poker Room, Liberty Bell Gastropub, Oliveto and Parx Casino Beer Garden.
On the other side of the state, Churchill Downs Incorporated celebrated the grand opening of its BetAmerica Sportsbook on August 8 at Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Erie, Pennsylvania, coinciding with the start of this year’s NFL preseason. The new sportsbook, which features the addition of 50 state-of-the-art sports wagering kiosks at Presque Isle Casino, expands CDI’s growing national reach into sports betting.
CDI acquired Presque Isle Casino in January, establishing the iconic brand’s footprint in Pennsylvania and furthering its position in the growing sports betting arena.
“The legalization of sports wagering across the country presents a great opportunity for Churchill Downs to deliver more entertainment options to our customers,” said Bill Carstanjen, CEO of CDI. “We are excited to bring our industry-leading BetAmerica Sportsbook to the Pennsylvania market.”
“This has been an exciting and transformative year for our team at Presque Isle Casino,” said Kevin O’Sullivan, vice president and general manager of Presque Isle. “We’re confident that the addition of the BetAmerica Sportsbook will help us draw an even larger crowd of sports fans and racing enthusiasts from across Pennsylvania and from surrounding states. This is great news, not just for Presque Isle Casino, but for the Erie community at large that benefits from increased tourism and interest in our city.”
Half of the 50 new wagering kiosks are located within the newly renovated sportsbook area of the Presque Isle Casino, with the remainder accessible in the Hub center bar, Bar 90, the High-Limit Room and in the non-smoking area. This setup allows bettors to easily access odds and lines throughout the venue.
“Erie has already established itself as a go-to destination for many in our region, and the expansion at Presque Isle Casino will undoubtedly help us to draw even more visitors from near and far,” said Pennsylvania Rep. Ryan Bizzarro. “We’re excited to see this venue continue to grow in the years to come.”
