Casino
On September 27, 2006, the racetrack was awarded a conditional slots license by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, allowing construction to begin on the casino. Final approval of a permanent license came on December 20, 2006, the following day the casino opened. Bally's was chosen as the casino management system. The name of the casino -"Parx" - a modified spelling of the racetrack name - was unveiled following a fireworks display on July 4, 2009.
The plan for the 430-acre (170 ha) site:
- Phase 1: Renovation of the Grandstand, building of the Parx Casino & Parking Garage. (Complete; opened December 18, 2009)
- Last Phase: Renovation of paddock. (Complete; opened in May 2010)
So far, Parx has 3,300 slot machines. Electronic table games, such as roulette, blackjack, and poker, are also available.
On December 18, 2009, the casino building opened, with 3,300 slot machines.
On July 18, 2010, the casino began operating table games.
Parx Racetrack and Casino currently has the following dining and entertainment venues:
- Foodies
- Parx Grille
- Club 360
- Jax
- Chickie's and Pete's (Grand Opening: July 28, 2010)
Parx East, featuring card games, held its ribbon cutting ceremony on December 22, 2010. Parx East is the new name of the grandstand with gambling returning to that building. Gaming is now divided between two buildings on the Parx complex.
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