Parx Shippensburg to Reinstate Live Dealer Tables After Revenue Decline

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Parx Casino Shippensburg will add live dealer table games at a new 12-table pit, ending its status as Pennsylvania’s sole casino operating only electronic table games.

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Key Takeaways:

  • Parx Casino prepares to launch 12 live dealer tables, ending its electronic-only era.
  • The move follows a 32% revenue decline and customer surveys showing strong demand for live gaming.
  • Industry comparisons highlight the importance of live tables for engagement and revenue.

Regulators from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board completed testing this week, clearing the way for a soft launch on January 30, 2026, and a grand opening weekend planned for February 6, 2026. The live-area lineup will include Blackjack, Roulette, Ultimate Texas Hold ’em, and Three Card Poker, per Gambling Insider.

Live Dealer Tables Return as Revenue Pressures Mount

Performance shortfall drove the shift. Parx Shippensburg recorded $592,417 in table-game revenue in 2025, a 32.21% decline from $873,904 the prior year, the largest percentage drop among Pennsylvania casinos in reports released by the PA Gaming Control Board. 

Statewide, retail table-game revenue slipped to $925.4 million in 2025 from $937.2 million in 2024, continuing a downtrend since the 2022 peak. Industry data and regulatory figures make clear the property lagged its peers. 

The shift also reflects a broader reassessment of how customers interact with gaming floors. With Brightstar’s Cash Pop launch of the Pennsylvania Lottery, operators across the state are recalibrating product mixes to better match player preferences and engagement patterns rather than relying solely on low-cost, technology-led formats.

Operators Rethink Floor Mix as Engagement Drives Performance

The move follows comparisons with smaller properties that retain live dealers: The Casino at Nemacolin, for example, produced roughly $2.7 million from about 26 traditional tables in 2025, highlighting a revenue gap between live and electronic formats. 

The decision also contrasts with some Las Vegas operators; Derek Stevens said Circa’s removal of live tables has “exploded in popularity.” Operators must weigh operational efficiencies against engagement and yield.

Parx surveys suggest local demand for live dealers: one poll cited by the operator found 70% of patrons did not use electronic table games and 80% wanted live tables. 

Transitioning from 48 electronic terminals to staffed tables aims to restore floor engagement and align Shippensburg with regional customer preferences.