Parx Shippensburg Casino opened in February 2023 and is the second casino property in Pennsylvania owned and operated by Greenwood Racing Inc. It has been operating successfully for more than a year now. A visit to the mini casino allows you to play casino games, watch sports games, and place sports bets. You also have the option of visiting one of the restaurants or bars that offer casual and more upscale dining. At the Side Pocket, you can catch some live entertainment on a Friday and Saturday night.
Play casino games and place sports bets
The mini casino is 73,000 square feet and has 500 slot machines, including popular games like Wicked Wheel Panda, Cherry Bomb, and Buffalo Chief. You can also play table games like blackjack and roulette. At betPARX kiosks throughout the casino, you can wager on college and professional sporting events. Greenwood Racing Inc. currently conducts Pennsylvania online gambling and sports wagering operations under the betPARX brand.
Restaurants and bars
Whether you are in the mood for ‘grab n go’ food or a delicious meal, you have these options on a visit to the casino. The inclusion of food and drink options at casinos is a good business idea as it draws visitors.
The Liberty Bar & Grill is the sports bar and upscale family restaurant inside the casino. It has a delicious comfort food menu and wood-fired stone-baked pizzas. You watch sporting events on 18 large HD TVs. There’s a full bar with handcrafted cocktails, wines, and beers on tap.
Jax is the ideal location to play video poker games, have a drink, and watch games. Seating is comfortable, and there are many TVs. You can drink beer, enjoy a full food service, and play games while watching your favorite teams win at the same time.
If you want a quick bite while playing, Foodies has quality, fresh items ready to go. You can enjoy everything from pizza slices and hot dogs to sandwiches and pastries.
The Side Pocket
The Side Pocket at Parx Casino Shippensburg features free live performances every Friday and Saturday night. On Fridays, guests will be able to see top comedians. On Saturdays, a mix of some of the best local musicians will give shows.
Pool tables are also available to play in the Side Pocket from Monday through Thursday. You can catch all the football action from 12 pm to 8 pm every Saturday and Sunday of the season, enjoy the Side Pocket Stadium Menu, and watch your favorite teams on TV.
Donations to community organizations
After being open for a year, Parx community donations were presented at a luncheon event at the Liberty Bar & Grill. Parx makes these impact donations to charities and non-profit organizations on an annual basis. The casino believes in sharing its success with the community.
As gambling market size grows in the U.S., tax revenue from casinos such as the Parx casinos in Pennsylvania helps make a difference in local communities by funding public schools and more.