Philadelphia is unusually well served for casinos. Two casinos sit inside the city, Live! in the South Philadelphia stadium district and Rivers on the Delaware waterfront. Three more are within about half an hour: Parx in Bensalem, Harrah's in Chester and Valley Forge in King of Prussia. Each has a clear strength, and the poker scene alone is unusually deep for a regional market.
Side by side
| Live! Philadelphia | Rivers Philadelphia | Parx | Harrah's Philadelphia | Valley Forge | |
| Where | South Philadelphia stadiums | Delaware waterfront, north of Center City | Bensalem, north-east | Chester waterfront, south-west | King of Prussia, west |
| Slots | 2,100+ incl. electronic tables | 1,522 | 3,320+ | 2,400+ | 850 |
| Table games | 150 | 78 | 188 | Blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat | 50 |
| Poker | 29 tables | 28 tables, 24/7 | 48 tables | 25-table WSOP room | Not noted |
| Best for | Game days, hotel | Asian table games | Size and cash poker | Caesars Rewards, racing | Tables, rooms |
| Google rating | 4.2, 7,700+ reviews | 3.8, 11,200+ reviews | 4.1, 20,000+ reviews | 3.8, nearly 8,000 reviews | 3.9, 8,400+ reviews |
Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia: the best-rated room
Live! opened in 2021 steps from the homes of the Eagles, Phillies, Flyers and 76ers, which no other American casino can match. At 4.2 it is the best-rated casino in Pennsylvania. It lists more than 2,100 slots and electronic table games and 150 table games, a figure that combines live and electronic positions, so treat it as capacity. The 29-table poker room is the best-appointed in the state, with charging stations at every seat. Full Live! review.
Rivers Casino Philadelphia: the table game specialist
Rivers carries 1,522 slots and 78 table games, but the list is what matters. Alongside craps and blackjack it deals Spanish 21, Sic Bo, Pai Gow Poker, Asia Poker and Saigon Five Card, games that serve Philadelphia's long-established Asian-American community. Sic Bo and Asia Poker are rare outside Las Vegas, Atlantic City and the west coast. The 28-table poker room never closes. Full Rivers review.
Parx Casino: the biggest floor in the state
Parx in Bensalem is the busiest gaming property in Pennsylvania and the one most local players default to. More than 3,320 slots and 188 live tables make it comfortably the largest floor in the state, and it runs around the clock. Its 48-table poker room is cash-game led, the strongest room in eastern Pennsylvania if you want to sit down rather than register for a tournament. Full Parx review.
Harrah's Philadelphia: WSOP poker and racing
Harrah's sits on the Chester waterfront, south-west of the city. It is one of the few Pennsylvania casinos where Caesars Rewards status applies, which matters if you play Caesars properties elsewhere. Its World Series of Poker room carries 25 tables with a tournament calendar, and the property also runs harness racing. Full Harrah's review.
Valley Forge: tables first, rooms second
Valley Forge in King of Prussia is a hotel with a casino rather than the reverse, with 486 rooms against 850 machines. Its 50 table games give it about seventeen machines per table, a strikingly table-heavy ratio, so table players wait less here than at bigger floors. Full Valley Forge review.
Which one to choose
- Biggest choice and cash poker: Parx.
- A night out around a game: Live!, the best-rated room in the state.
- Sic Bo or Asia Poker: Rivers, the only room in Pennsylvania that reliably deals them.
- Caesars Rewards or a WSOP tournament: Harrah's.
- Short waits at the tables: Valley Forge.
Frequently asked questions
How many casinos are in Philadelphia?
Two inside the city, Live! and Rivers, with three more within about half an hour: Parx, Harrah's and Valley Forge.
What is the biggest casino near Philadelphia?
Parx in Bensalem, with more than 3,320 slots and 188 table games.
Which Philadelphia casino has the best poker room?
Parx has the most tables at 48. Live! has the best-appointed room and Rivers is open 24 hours.
How old do you have to be to gamble in Philadelphia casinos?
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