With the biggest casino in the state, ParxCasino is set to offer PA sports betting. It’s no surprise that it is going all-in on its Pennsylvania sportsbook offerings.

Parx put up the hefty $10 million application fee on August 27th, 2018 and just 37 days later, was approved by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) on October 3rd for legal full-scale sports betting in its flagship Parx Casino in Bensalem and the South Philadelphia Turf Club. Currently, the Parx Casino and Racing is owned by Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment Inc., which was established in 2005 with the purpose of running all establishments relating to the Parx Casino. So far, it's not listed on the stock exchange. Parx Online Casino & Sportsbook is the #1 online casino in New Jersey with sports betting, slots, table games, blackjack, poker, roulette, live dealer.

The main casino at Bensalem opened a $10 million, state-of-the-art sportsbook with windows, kiosks and wall-to-wall TVs in August 2019.

Parx’s off-track betting facility in Philadelphia — near the stadiums that house the city’s professional sports teams — is also becoming a full-scale sportsbook. Parx is teaming up with international sportsbook operator Kambi to run both facilities, plus powering a new PA online sportsbook with mobile access.

A sports betting license in Pennsylvania doesn’t come cheap. It costs $10 million, and the annual tax bill is upwards of 36 percent on the already small profit margin.

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While this is a new venture for Parx, it’s old hat for Kambi, which has recent experience in New Jersey where it runs the new DraftKings Sportsbook. What Kambi is doing in NJ can give us some idea of what to expect from Parx in PA.

In New Jersey, new customers receive a dollar-for-dollar match on their initial wager of up to $200. To activate the bonus, customers need to place the bet within 30 days of registration. Then the bonus kicks in automatically.

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Though we can’t be sure that Parx will offer the same bonus, it stands to reason that Kambi will create something similar.

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Based on Kambi’s recent experience running DraftKings Sportsbook in New Jersey — a state that has seen its mobile apps account for more than 80 percent of total wagers placed — Kambi will undoubtedly use the new Parx Sportsbook app as a primary driver of its growth.

Kambi’s existing app features a home screen that includes a series of shortcuts to all the sports happening that day.

Furthermore, there are also quick links to the day’s biggest game (Monday Night Football, for example). In addition, there’s a rotatingbanner at the top of the screen advertising all the currentpromotions.

The app also features a tab that takes players to a completesummary of their actions past, current and future. Also, the in-play wagering page can also be accessed directly from the home screen.

As required by law, Parx will use geolocation technology to confirm a mobile player’s location. Customerservice should also be available to contact through the app.

Signing up for a new Parx account

Based on what Kambi does with its ventures around the world, we can expect Parx’s sign-up process to be quick and straightforward.

To open a new account, a player might only need to submit his or her name, date of birth, email, phonenumber, address and the last four digits of his or her Social Security number. This info will help confirm his or her identity and age.

Once verification is complete, new sign-ups will likely be asked to create a username and password, then choose a preferred level of security. We expect the sportsbook to offer “strong authentication,” which means that each log-in attempt sends a pin to the mobile number on file that must then be entered for access.

A player must be at least 21 years old to place a sports bet in Pennsylvania.

Types of bets available at PA Parx Sportsbook

Each sport has its own set of bets, though there are universals which apply to just about every event.

Here are the three basic bets:

• Moneyline: This is the base bet, shown as the returns on a $100 wager either as a positive (what you’ll find for each $100 staked) or negative (what you need to bet to win $100).
• Spread: The underdog in a match is given a number of points/goals that the sportsbook believes makes the match even. You can bet on either side. Spreads are fractional (0.5) to avoid tied results.
• Totals: Betting on the total goals or points in a match. Again, the sportsbook will come up with a total, and you can bet under or over.

There are many more combinations of bets. One is a parlay bet, which are wagers on more than one match. Then there are teasers, which involves multiple (and changing) spreads. Last but not least, there are props, which are bets on the performance of individual players and teams.

Bets on the results of different periods within a match (for example, half-time or full-time markets in soccer) or period betting in hockey are also popular. You can bet on future results, both for teams (for example, to win the playoffs) or individual players.

Betting markets at Parx Sportsbook

With Kambi providing the technology for the Parx online sportsbook, the coverage of sports will be fantastic.

Kambi provides lines for the major and minor college leagues, and major sports leagues. Parx will also cover soccer, golf, tennis, boxing/MMA, cricket and many niche sports.

When significant events hit the calendar, expect even more betting markets to open up. These include plenty of player props on events like the Super Bowl or the Stanley Cup. You can bet futures for both teams and players in many leagues, too.

Live betting at Parx online sportsbook in PA

Online sportsbooks make live betting easier, wherever you are watching the game.

This works by having the lines update in real time as the action unfolds. For example, if a team scores a touchdown early, the totals, moneyline and spread will adjust.

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You now have the opportunity to make an in play bet. The process for doing this is the same as if you were placing a pre-match bet. There will be a few seconds pause to make sure the action has not changed yet again, and your bet will then go through.

Live betting makes watching games a lot more fun. If someone you are watching with makes a bold statement about the outcome, you have the opportunity to ask them to put their money where their mouth is.

Potential Parx loyalty programs

It’s safe to assume Parx will offer a loyalty program for its sportsbook users.

Kambi itself doesn’t have a recent history of implementing loyalty or rewards programs, but the Parx Casino currently offers its players rewards based on how much they play.

The program is called Xclub, and like many others, it awards points based on the amount spent on wagers. Its certain tiers in the program offer awards based on the total points a player accrues within six months. As a result, once a player achieves a specific tier, he or she keeps those benefits for six months.

Along with $10 free play for registering, players who achieve the higher tiers — premium and elite — can earn additional free plays, invitations to exclusive events, dedicated gaming windows and complimentary top-shelf beverages.

The investment Parx is making in its sportsbook venture is enormous. So where frills and perks are appropriate, frills and perks will be made available. The company is clearly looking to make its sports betting offerings first class.

Other potential promo offers

Loyalty programs and new-player incentives are only part of the offerings that regular players can expect at the Parx Sportsbook.

Also, there will be a series of promotions throughout the year with the goal of keeping players placing wagers, and finding new and fun ways to maximize players’ wagering dollars.

Kambi’s offerings in New Jersey are Giants-focused through the NFL season. With the Eagles as former Super Bowl champions and the Steelers’ history of six total Super Bowl wins, we expect something similar to be offered in Pennsylvania.

We also expect Parx to feature sportsbookpools. Betting pools are a way for a player to turn a regular $20 bet on football and pit it against other players who also made $20 bets, thereby increasing their potential winnings to as high as $100,000.

Kambi also offers a simple promotion for players looking to earn a little bonus cash – a refer-a-friend program that immediately adds $50 to the referring player’s account.

Making deposits at Parx

There are no bets and no winners without the ability to fill a new account with money to place bets.

Based on industry standards, what’s available in Pennsylvania and what Kambi has done in the past, the method for deposits should be easy, and several payment options should be available.

In addition to credit and debit cards, Parx is set to offer a prepaidcard, which makes for seamless and delay-free deposits.

Players can also expect to use PayPal, which can be connected directly to a credit card.

A direct bank transfer should be available with little to no delay.

Pennsylvania is home to hundreds of PayNearMe locations, which all have the capabilities to transfer money.

Lastly, personal check or cash will likely need to be deposited directly at a Parx Casino cage.

Withdrawing funds at Parx

We expect withdrawals to be just as simple.

If a player uses a prepaid/credit/debit card, a direct bank transfer or PayPal to make their deposit, a withdrawal using the same method should be quick and easy.

For all other withdrawals, a bank transfer or electronic check will likely be arranged, although these payment methods may involve a slight processing delay.

Customer support at Parx PA Sportsbook

Even before the online sportsbook launches, Parx is providing a betting guide. It is available via the sportsbook page of Parx’s website. You can either download it as a PDF or read it online.

We expect a more detailed FAQ page when Parx online sportsbook goes live. There is a lot to cover, including rewards and bonuses, geolocation and banking methods.

Most online sportsbooks in Pennsylvania are expected to offer the usual three channels for direct patron support. These are:

• Livechat: A widget on the Parx Sportsbook homepage that will connect you directly with an agent.
• Telephonesupport: The main (live) casino number is 1-800-LUV-PARX, though there will likely be a dedicated number for online sportsbook support.
• Email: This will be provided either via an online form or a dedicated email address.

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Parx has officially become the second online sportsbook in Pennsylvania when they went live on June 27th 2019, operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Parx is able to operate under their own license and is fully legal and regulated by the PGCB.

Parx has consistently been the top earning casino in Pennsylvania since table games went live back in 2010, and they are looking to parlay that success into the virtual gaming market as well.

Parx has teamed up with software company GAN, who also runs FanDuel’s mobile sportsbook, to design their sportsbook app and has tapped the very popular Kambi, who also powers DraftKings and BetRivers, for pricing and risk.

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How it works

Parx is offering a one time $500 free bet. Simply place your bet and if it loses, Parx will give you give you a second chance, in the form of another one time free bet matching the amount of your first bet.

For example, you place a $500 bet on Joel Embiid to score 34.5 points and he puts up 40, you will be paid out as usual. On the other hand, if he only puts up 25, that losing bet will be refunded in the form of a one time $500 free bet. That free bet must be used within 10 days of it being issued, and its important to note that you will only recieve profits from the free bet.

How will Parx have an advantage over the rest of the PA market?

• Brand Recognition/Marketing: Parx is already the number one casino in Pennsylvania despite being positioned in a very competitive Philadelphia area market. With bringing in the highest revenue comes extra money to throw around on promotions and advertising.
• Experience: Parx is owned by Greenwood Gaming who was founded by a group of UK sportsbook executives. They have also enlisted the help of GAN and Kambi, two of the most reputable names in online gaming.
• Sportsbook/Online Casino: When you sign up using code CASINO500, you will recieve a $500 first deposit match and 500 free spins to use in the casino in addition to the $500 sportsbook risk-free bet.

Land-Based Sportsbooks

Parx Casino

After making due with a temporary sportsbook for for the first six months, Parx opened the door to their brand new state of the art $10 million retail sportsbook in August 2019.

The Parx sportsbook features a massive 156 foot long LED screen that can show up to 36 games at once, a full service bar, 18 self service kiosks, several betting windows, almost 200 seats and three VIP areas all spanning across 7400 square feet of space.

South Philadelphia Turf Club

Conveniently located in the middle of all the Philadelphia sports action, the Turf Club also opened their own live sportsbook just two weeks after Parx. A $1 million dollar facelift prepared the off track parlor for their first taste of live sports wagers. The list of upgrades includes adding seven windows and 13 self serve kiosks.

Valley Forge Race and Sportsbook

Located in Oaks, Valley Forge Race and sportsbook is another option for OTB owned and operated by Greenwood gaming. Opening on March 13th, 2019, Valley Forge Race and Sportsbook shows Parx commitment to being the number one sportsbook brand in the Keystone State.

Online and Mobile Sports Betting

It was announced at a mid- April PGCB meeting that online sports betting would begin testing in weeks following. Parx has made it clear that they are planning on being the number one online sportsbook, casino and poker site in PA. With this commitment, Parx has become the second official online sportsbook in Pennsylvania.

Online and mobile wagering is where casinos can be truly innovative. From in-game betting to last minute wagers from your couch, the ability to have customers on the go has been a huge boost, with over 80% of wagers coming online. Parx has partnered with Kambi for their online and mobile sports betting, and built a high quality, easy to use mobile product.

Available Platforms

Desktop

Parx online sportsbook is available via your desktop or mac computer via any of the popular browsers including Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer, Edge and Firefox. Parxs desktop platform makes it easy to find the market you are looking for by listing all available sports on the left hand side including a quick link to all live betting options. Popular bets and live games are also listed directly in the middle of the homepage so you can just jump right in.

Once you find the bet you want to place, simply click on it and it will populate the betslip on the right side of the screen. Enter the amount you would like to wager and it will automatically calculate the potential payout. If you are happy with the bet, just click place bet.

Mobile App

Parx Online sportsbook is available via mobile apps for both iOS and Android powered devices and is basically a shrunken down version of the desktop sportsbook. The mobile apps utilizes menus at the bottom of the page in order to keep it free from clutter, and does a great job making everything easily accessible.

The iOS version of the app can be found in the Apple App Store and the Android version can be downloaded directly from Parx’s website. You can sign up, access all banking options and place bets directly on the app, just as you do on the desktop.

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Banking Options

Parx gives you plenty of options to get money in and out of your account, but one glaring ommision is the PayPal option. The following are your banking options for Parx Online Sportsbook:

• Visa/Mastercard (deposits only)
• Parx Play + prepaid cards
• VIP Preferred ACH eCheck
• Online banking transfer
• PayNearMe (deposits only)
• Paper checks
• Cash at the Parx casino cage

Betting Markets

Pennsylvania did not set many restrictions on what you can bet on. The only exceptions will be no High School betting and no Esports. All the popular options will be there including but not limited to:

• Football
• Basketball
• Baseball
• Tennis
• Boxing
• MMA
• Soccer
• Golf
• Car Racing

Types of Wagers

• Moneyline
• Spread
• Totals
• Parlays
• InGame betting
• Teasers

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Even before the Supreme Court of the United States decided that limiting states the right to offer sports betting was unconstitutional, Pennsylvania was working on a huge expansive gaming bill. Lawmakers in the Keystone state included an option in the new gaming framework for the states casinos to open sportsbooks should it become legal. Once PASPA (Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act) was overturned, they have wasted no time accepting applications.

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It’s not all sunshine a rainbows, though. There are some concerns about Pennsylvania’s $10 million licensing fee and overall 41% tax on profits. To put this in perspective, to get a license in New Jersey it costs $100,000 for the license, and about a total of 25% of profits go to the state. Much more reasonable and manageable for sports betting operators in New Jersey.

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While Parx initially waffled at the prospect of offering online sports betting in Pennsylavnia, it seems as though they have embraced the new gaming expansion and are set up to be a major player in both realms. Parx is on pace to be the first to market, which gives them a leg up on the competition. Being the most profitable casino in Pennsylvania, having a large existing customer base and partnering with some of the biggest names in sports betting positions Parx to be one of the market leaders in what could be one of the largest sports betting markets in the US.