Parx Casino Shippensburg is celebrating its 2nd birthday. At an annual celebratory luncheon, it gave $100,000 to charitable organizations. These Community Impact Donations went to 16 local charities.
Who owns Parx Casino Shippensburg?
Parx Shippensburg is owned by Greenwood Racing Inc, which also owns Parx Casino in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The Shippensburg casino is a smaller version of this large casino. Parx also has an online casino in Pennsylvania where players use the betPARX app to play a wide variety of casino games and place sports bets.
Parx Shippensburg is getting a new manager, John Marshall. He has over 30 years of experience with gaming in other communities and will continue to improve operations at Parx Shippensburg.
What is Parx Shippensburg like?
Parx Shippensburg is located not far from Exit 29 off I-81 and is easy to find. Besides a large parking lot, it has many slot machines, electronic table games, and a bar called Jax that offers video poker. Sports betting kiosks throughout the casino allow sports bettors to bet on college and professional sporting events. The casino may be quite small but it’s pleasant and smoke-free like the Parx Casino in Bensalem. The layout is straightforward, so it’s easy to navigate between games. The overall vibe is great for a gaming experience.
The casino donates to its community partners
Parx Shippensburg has already donated $400,000 to community partners in Shippensburg. This showcases its commitment to the community. In 2025, it has already expanded its donation list to include many first-time recipients.
The casino is always looking for charities and community organizations that can benefit from donations. Some that benefited from the recent donations were the Shippensburg Police Foundation, the Shippensburg area Chamber of Commerce, and West End Fire and Rescue. Vigilant Hose Company and CV Hose Company were other recipients.
The Liberty Bar & Grill
At Parx Shippensburg, there is the Liberty Bar & Grill. It’s a sports bar and upscale restaurant that’s family-friendly. The destination is a popular one for locals who visit it to watch sports on the 18 large TVs. They can order drinks like hand-crafted cocktails, craft beers, and wine. This is one of the best ways to relax after a busy week at work.
The whole family will enjoy the delicious wood-fired pizzas and other comfort foods served in the Liberty Bar & Grill. Some of these foods include fish and chips, spaghetti and meatballs, and French Onion soup. There purposefully isn’t any access directly from the casino floor, so people with kids can dine there, too. The access is from the entrance area.
Football specials are available on Sundays and other specials are available throughout the week. This includes burgers on Mondays, pizzas on Tuesdays, and pasta on Wednesdays all at special prices.
The Side Pocket
A new live entertainment venue, The Side Pocket, was opened in 2024. It features stand-up comedians on Friday nights and live local bands on Saturday nights. Pool tables are available at the venue from Monday through Thursday.
Economic benefit to the community
When looking at US casino market data, online gambling is projected to reach almost $29.80 billion in 2025. Land-based casinos can keep drawing gamblers by diversifying their offerings, and Parx Shippensburg is doing this well.
Before the casino opened in Shippensburg, residents had mixed opinions about it but they have seen the economic benefits to the community, such as the lowering of real estate taxes. First responder organizations are also benefiting. It has created many jobs and provides $100,000 annually to Shippensburg. It also provides thousands of dollars in tax revenue. The overall estimated impact is about $43 million a year.
