Parx expansion

    December 22, 2010

    Today marks the opening of Parx Casino’s expansion, making for a total of 164,000 square feet and 1,800 employees. The Parx East facility brings 400 jobs with it.

     

    According to a report from the Philadelphia Business Journal, the Bensalem casino now has 3,500 slot machines, 107 live table games, 45 poker tables, 170 electronic table games and horse racing in addition to restaurant and entertainment attractions.

    The addition is part of a $100 million expansion that could take up to five years.

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