BENSALEM, Pa. – Parx Casino, already Pennsylvania’s top‑grossing brick‑and‑mortar gaming property, is emerging as one of the most visible backers of amateur golf in the Philadelphia region this season.
Fresh off the successful staging of the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club — an event widely praised for showcasing the region’s golf pedigree — Parx has strengthened its ties to the sport. The casino, a longtime supporter of the Philadelphia PGA Section, announced a new partnership this week with the Golf Association of Philadelphia (GAP), one of the nation’s oldest regional golf governing bodies.
“We’re proud to partner with GAP, an organization that shares our deep roots in the Philadelphia region and commitment to delivering premier experiences for its members,” said John Dixon, Parx Casino’s chief operating officer.
New Sponsorships and Tournament Support
The partnership begins with Parx Casino and its online brand, betPARX, serving as title sponsor of the GAP Middle‑Amateur Championship. The 54‑hole event is being played at Jefferson Golf Club, a recently renovated public course originally designed by Donald Ross — the same architect behind Aronimink.
Dixon said the Middle‑Amateur has become “one of the standout events on the GAP calendar,” and the sponsorship will help expand both on‑site and digital engagement opportunities for golfers across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Golfers’ Betting Habits Align With Casino Strategy
Parx’s growing presence in the golf community also aligns with its broader business interests. Golfers, research shows, are among the most active recreational bettors.
A Golf Digest survey estimates that roughly 80% of adult male golfers participate in some form of wagering during their rounds — from traditional Nassaus to skins games and the popular “Wolf” format. The culture of friendly betting, long embedded in the sport, dovetails naturally with Parx’s casino, online gaming, and sports wagering offerings.
Parx Remains Pennsylvania’s Revenue Leader
Parx Casino, located in Bensalem just north of Philadelphia, has led the state in retail gaming revenue for several years. The property operates about 3,000 slot machines and 140 table games.
In 2025, Parx generated:
- $374.7 million in slot revenue
- $199.2 million in table‑game revenue
- $573.9 million in combined retail GGR — the highest among Pennsylvania’s 17 casinos
Wind Creek Bethlehem ranked second at $526 million.
Parx’s online casino and sports betting operations added roughly $80 million in revenue last year.
