Parx Casino in Bensalem is the busiest gaming property in Pennsylvania and the one most Philadelphia-area players default to. It holds a 4.1 rating from more than 20,000 Google reviewers, which is a fair score for a floor this size — big rooms tend to draw complaints about crowding, and Parx mostly avoids them by having the space to absorb a Saturday night.
It is a racino rather than a resort, built around gaming and live racing rather than a hotel stay, and it runs around the clock.
What's on the floor
The scale is the story. Parx lists more than 3,320 slot machines and 188 live table games, which makes it comfortably the largest floor in the state. Table games cover the full spread — blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat and the usual carnival variants.
The poker room runs 48 tables, three of them in a VIP area, dealing Texas Hold'em, Omaha and mixed games. It is cash-game led rather than tournament-led, so if you are turning up to sit down rather than to register, this is the strongest room in eastern Pennsylvania.
The sportsbook keeps its own hours rather than matching the floor — it opens at noon daily and closes at 10pm Sunday through Thursday, 11pm on Friday and Saturday. Worth knowing if you were planning a late bet after a night on the tables.
Live horse racing also runs at the property, which is what earns it the racino designation.
Dining
The food spans quick to sit-down: Parxgrill, Liberty Bell Gastropub, the Beer Garden, Bambu, Fat Stax, Foodies and a Chickie's & Pete's. Chickie's & Pete's is the local draw and gets busy on game nights; Parxgrill is the closest thing to a proper dinner on site. Hours vary by outlet, so check before planning around one.
Tips before you go
The players club is Xclub. Points convert at 1,000 to $10 in comps or Xplay, and the tiers start at Players and step up to Premium at 1,000 points, which adds line passes at the cashier and valet plus a discount at selected restaurants. Those line passes are the genuinely useful perk on a busy weekend.
You must be 21 to gamble. That is the minimum age at every Pennsylvania casino.
The floor never closes, so the quietest stretch is the small hours midweek. Weekend evenings are when the poker room and the table pits are at their fullest.
Nearby alternatives
West of the city, Valley Forge Casino Resort is a smaller resort-style property with rooms attached. In the city itself, Rivers Casino Philadelphia sits on the Delaware waterfront and is the easiest to reach without a car. South in Chester, Harrah's Philadelphia pairs its floor with harness racing.
For the full picture, see all Pennsylvania in-person casinos.
FAQ
What are Parx Casino's hours?
The gaming floor is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The sportsbook is the exception — it opens at noon and closes at 10pm Sunday to Thursday and 11pm on Friday and Saturday. Restaurants keep their own hours.
How old do you have to be to gamble at Parx Casino?
You must be 21, which is the minimum gambling age at every Pennsylvania casino.
What games are available at Parx Casino?
More than 3,320 slot machines, 188 live table games, a 48-table poker room and a sportsbook, plus live horse racing at the track.
Does Parx Casino have a poker room?
Yes — 48 tables including three in a VIP area, running Texas Hold'em, Omaha and mixed games as cash play.
What restaurants are at Parx Casino?
Parxgrill, Liberty Bell Gastropub, the Beer Garden, Bambu, Fat Stax, Foodies and Chickie's & Pete's. Service hours vary by outlet.
What is Xclub at Parx Casino?
Xclub is the players club. 1,000 points converts to $10 in comps or Xplay, and reaching Premium status adds cashier and valet line passes plus restaurant discounts.
Rather play from your couch tonight? See our Pennsylvania sweepstakes rankings.
Updated August 2026 · Details verified against Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board records and the venue's official site. Hours and offerings change — confirm before you go.
