[toc]Good deeds, good food, and good giveaways are in store this month as Pennsylvania casinos and their players get a head start on holiday party time.

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In addition to Thanksgiving, two casinos are celebrating anniversaries. Mohegan Sun marks its 11^th birthday with giveaways, and the Parx poker room will hand out cash in honor of its seventh birthday.

Players also can pick up free play for donating to food banks and reap rewards tied to Black Friday shopping. Military veterans can enjoy a few extra perks in honor of their service.

Here’s a look at some of the best casino promotions and attractions for November:

East

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Mohegan Sun Pocono

1280 Highway 315
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
(888) 946-4672

11th anniversary celebration giveaway

The state’s first legal casino, Mohegan Sun, celebrates its November 2006 debut with drawings offering $245,000 worth of slot free play. From noon to 10:05 p.m. each Saturday this month, one player will be chosen every 11 minutes to receive $1,111 in free play.

Any veteran who wins will receive an extra $100 in free play. There will be a second-chance drawing at 10:16 p.m. each Saturday for all unclaimed prizes. Players club members using a card at any slot machine or table game are eligible.

Birthday blingo

In another anniversary promotion, Mohegan Sun will award $130,000 in slot free play from 4 to p.m. each Friday during the month. Every 30 minutes, 10 players will be selected to play Birthday Blingo for free-play prizes of $100 to $1,000. Momentum Rewards members using a card at any slot machine or table game are eligible.

Triple Momentum points at tables

Table game players will earn triple Momentum Club dollars starting at 6 a.m. on Sundays and Thursdays. The awards are good for:

• Food
• Shopping
• Concert tickets
• Other casino purchases

Mount Airy Casino Resort

312 Woodland Rd.
Mount Pocono, PA 18344
(877) 682-4791

Windicator giveaway

From 2 to 10 p.m., Nov. 17, Mount Airy players club members can pick up a “windicator” game piece and receive $10 in slot free play. If the game piece blinks, players get to spin a wheel for a chance at $1,000 in free play.

15X rewards / swipe sensation

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Players can get two bonuses on Nov. 26, the Sunday after Thanksgiving:

• Play on any penny slot machine earn 15X players club points
• Invited club members can swipe their cards at any kiosk machine between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. to receive free play

Parx

2999 Street Road
Bensalem, PA 19020
(888) 588-7279

Fall into money sweepstakes

Ten people will each receive $5,000 in slot free play in this Nov. 25 drawing at Parx. Here are the rules:

• Players receive a game card for each 200 Xclub points earned from Nov. 19 through 25. Each game card includes an instant $20 in free play.
• Maximum of eight game cards per person
• Pick up your game cards between noon and 8 p.m. Nov. 25.
• Game cards that don’t win one of the $5,000 awards can be entered in a second-chance drawing. Those drawings, at 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m., will be for $500 in free play.

Poker room seventh anniversary

The poker room is giving out $500 high-hand bonuses of $500 cash every 15 minutes from 11 a.m. Nov. 3 to 2 a.m. Nov. 4. Additionally, randomly selected players will win cash prizes at 11 a.m., 7 p.m. and 2 a.m. Players must be in a Texas hold’em game that is eligible for a bad-beat prize.

Sands

77 Sands Blvd.
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(877) 726-3777

Turkey, ham, prime rib, or lasanga giveaway

Players club members who earn five points between Oct. 22 and 9 p.m. Nov. 21 can receive a $15 coupon toward a turkey, ham, prime rib, or lasagna purchase at a participating grocery. Players can pick up their coupons from noon to 10 p.m. Nov. 20 or 21. Limit one coupon per person.

Outlets shopping spree

Sands Bethlehem is giving out two $500 gift cards to The Outlets at Sands Bethlehem via drawings every hour from 1 to 7 p.m. on Black Friday, Nov. 24.

At 8 p.m., three $1,000 gift cards will be up for grabs. The first drawing entry is free. However, additional entries are based on rated slot play from Oct. 30 through 7:45 p.m. Nov. 24.

Corvette sweepstakes

At 7 p.m. Nov. 26, the Sunday after Thanksgiving, there will be a drawing at Sands with a grand prize of a 2017 Corvette Stingray and four prizes of a $1,000 in slot free play. Here are the rules:

• First entry is free, with additional entries based on rated slot play from Oct. 30 through 6:45 p.m. Nov. 26
• 10X entries for play every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 3 through 19
• 25X entries on Nov. 7, 14, 21 24 and 25
• Second-chance drawing at 9 p.m. Nov. 26 offers five prizes of $1,000 in slot free play

SugarHouse

1001 N. Delaware Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(877) 477-3715

Flash free play

Rush Rewards club members can earn next-day free play by playing slots at SugarHouse any day in November. The amount of the award will be based on the amount of play. Players can activate the free play at any rewards club kiosk starting at 10 a.m. the next gaming day.

The offer will be valid for 30 days. To be eligible, club members must have a valid email address on file with the club before playing.

Englebert Humperdinck and Kenny Wayne Shepherd

SugarHouse’s concert lineup features two musicians with widely different styles: singer Englebert Humperdinck and blues guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd.

• Humperdinck, whose first single to chart was “Release Me” in 1967, will perform at 9 p.m. Nov. 3 as part of “The 50th Anniversary Tour – The Legend Continues.” He has 64 gold albums, 35 platinum, four Grammy nominations, and a Golden Globe.
• Shepherd, who became nationally known at age 16 when “Ledbetter Heights” was released in 1995, will perform at 9 p.m. Nov. 10. He is hailed as one of the top blues guitarists and has recorded eight No. 1 blues albums.

Valley Forge Resort Casino

1160 First Ave.
King of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 354-8118
($10 resort purchase required to enter casino)

$50,000 holiday slot tournaments

Valley Forge is hosting daily slot tournaments from Nov. 1 through Dec. 30 featuring 10 prizes of cash or free slot play. Valley club members redeem one point to enter the daily tournament, which has sessions roughly every 10 minutes between 3 and 7 p.m. Tournaments will not be offered on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day.

Winning Wednesdays

Valley club members can earn free play by picking the right horse while playing a slot machine. The casino will broadcast a recorded race each hour from 5 to 9 p.m. each Wednesday this month.

Players who have put at least $20 into a slot machine a half-hour before the race can choose which horse they think will win. Those who pick correctly will win shares of $1,000 in slot free play. The race plays on the slot machine screens.

Bliss wedding showcase

The showcase on Nov. 12 features wedding vendors, food, and a bride-and-groom fashion show. Each couple attending will receive a bridal swag bag from Valley Forge, and 40 prizes, including a seven-day cruise to the Caribbean or Mexico, will be awarded. Advance registration will close at 3 p.m. Nov. 10. Couples may register at the door for $10 general admission or $20 VIP.

West/Central

Hollywood at Penn National

777 Hollywood Blvd.
Grantville, PA 17028
(717) 469-2211

Fall friiendzy

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Lucky Marquee Rewards Club members can share the wealth if they win a drawing. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Wednesday this month, Hollywood Casino will choose five players every 20 minutes to win $100 slot free play. In addition, each winner may choose one friend to $100 in free play. Drawings are open to anyone with a players club card in a slot machine. Players may receive only one prize per account.

Fall food drive

Marquee Rewards Club members will receive $10 in slot free play for donating two or more non-perishable food or household paper products between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 17. Donation boxes will be inside the casino parking garage entrances. Items will be donated to the Grantville Food Pantry.

Veterans Day

Current and former members of the military personnel will receive a 2-for-1 buffet and $10 in free slot play on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. To be eligible, you must sign up for or be a member of the Marquee Rewards Club and show proof of military service to Player Services between 6 a.m. Nov. 11 and 5:59 a.m. Nov. 12.

Lady Luck Nemacolin

4067 National Pike
Farmington, PA, 15437
(724) 329-7500
($10 resort purchase required to enter casino)

Post-Black Friday blowout

One prize of $1,000 cash and two of $250 cash will be awarded in drawings every hour from 3 to 7 p.m. Nov. 26, the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Entries are based on play through the month.

Election Day and Thanksgiving point bonuses

• From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Election Day, Nov. 7, players club members earn 10X points
• From 7 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, players club members earn 16X points
• Maximum of 25,000 points per day, including tier multiplier

Thanksgiving weekly slot tournaments

The top 20 scorers in the free Nov. 21 tournament will win slot free play. The first entry is free, with additional entries based on play during the month. A player may have a maximum of three entries. Prize pool will be based on the number of entries.

Meadows

210 Racetrack Road
Washington, PA 15301
724-503-1200

Heartland Poker Tour

The three-day Main Event, which concludes Heartland Poker Tour’s (HPT) first stop in Pennsylvania, offers a $200,000 guaranteed prize pool and a buy-in of $1,100.

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The Main Event has three Day Ones, on Nov. 2, 3 and 4. Day Two, on Nov. 5, will narrow the field to the final nine players, and Day Three play on Nov. 5 will be streamed live from Meadows on Twitch.tv/HPT Poker. Qualifying tournaments that offer seats in the Main Event also are scheduled for Nov. 2 through 4.

Presque Isle Downs

8199 Perry Highway
Erie, PA 16509
(866) 374-3386

Black Friday giveaway

Every Friday this month, 10 winners will be chosen every hour from 4 to 10 p.m. for prizes of free play and cash ranging up to $1,500. One entry is free for each promotional day you play, with a bonus entry for every 20 tier points earned each promotional day. Players club members can earn 2X to 5X entries based on tier level.

Table games cash giveaway

On Nov. 25, 16 table game players will be chosen at random times between 6 and 10 p.m. to receive cash prizes of $250 to $1,000. Players earn one entry for each hour of carded play at the Presque Isle Downs tables during the month.

Second Harvest food drive

Players who donate two non-perishable food items between Nov. 1 and Nov. 22 will receive $5 in free slot play per day. Awards are limited to one per person per day. Donations will go to Erie’s Second Harvest Food Bank.

Rivers

777 Casino Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(877) 558-0777

Mad money mania

Two drawings on Nov. 30 offer a top prize of $20,000 cash plus other cash and free play prizes. Entries are based on play from June 1 through Nov. 30, with every 25 points earning one entry. Drawings will be at 2:15 and 7:15 p.m.

Parx Casino was one of the first casinos to act on just about every form of gambling expansion. However, some setbacks pushed the casino’s first foray into online gambling to June 2019.

As of June 27, Parx online sportsbook is fully operational and open to the public. The Parx online casino will soon be in the same vote. Parx was the first PA online casino to announce its plans to launch. Now it is officially live as of July 15.

Here is a look at what they have going on across all fronts:

Overview of Parx online gambling plans

Parx Casino and Racing is one of eight Pennsylvania casinos that put in an application for a trio of interactive gaming licenses offered by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). For $10 million, Parx will be able to offer online slot play, online table games, and peer-to-peer games, which basically means online poker.

The online casino launched with slots and a few different table games

Parx has a deal with software developer GAN.

GAN’s offering includes online sports betting in addition to the other types of gaming. PGCB conditionally approved its license at its Oct. 1 meeting. The retail sportsbook launched in January 2018, then the online betting app followed on June 27.

Parx Online Casino welcome bonus and details

Parx Online Casino wants new customer’s online casino accounts to be locked and loaded. It is offering a one-time deposit match bonus of 100% up to $500. All you need to do is use the promo code PARX500.

If you’ve previously deposited on the site to fund your sports betting account, never fear. Even if you’ve redeemed the sports betting promo of a $250 risk-free bet, you can still get the casino bonus.

Be aware that this bonus does come with a 20x playthrough requirement. Play on slots is rated at 100%, roulette is 50%, and other table games and video poker are a comparably low 10%.

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Parx online casino loyalty program

Parx offers their land-based casino and sportsbook players access to their XClubloyalty program where players earncredits based on their play.

These credits earn players free slot play, on-site promotions and perks, discounts at local businesses, sweepstake entries and more. New players who sign up for the XClub program receive $10 in free slot play at the Parx Casino and Racetrack.

For both the Parx sportsbook and the Parx online casino, players can sync up their play and sports betting with their XClub account in order to accrue awards they can redeem at the Parx Casino property in Bensalem.

Parx online casino software

Parx is partnered with gaming technology company GAN, an industry leader with experience in the US market. GAN is also partnered with Betfair and Ocean Casino in New Jersey. They have also operated Parx’s social casino since 2015. This partnership, along with the land-based casino’s stellar reputation, makes Parx a force to be reckoned with.

Parx mobile app

At Parx online casino, players can play from their mobile devices anywhere in Pennsylvania.

Due to Apple’s policy change, the availability in the app store has put a damper on online gaming though. Currently, there is no solution for the nearly half of people with iPhones.

Android users can download the app from the Parx website. Unfortunately, the GooglePlay store does not accept gambling apps. The good news is, because the sportsbook and casino are integrated, you only need to download a single app.

To play on the Parx online casino app, players will need to be within the state of Pennsylvania. Some players with poor reception and who are close to the border may have trouble with geolocation. However, connecting to Wi-Fi or contacting support can usually fix this.

Parx Online Casino games

Parx Casino and Racing began operating in 2006 and has grown significantly.

Its popular casino floor boasts more than 3,500 slot machines and more than 130 live table games. There are also two poker rooms with 125 tables and the complex overlooks a functioning racetrack. As of January, Parx also is home to a live sportsbook.

Parx will look to expand its popularity with the online casino. With industry veteran GAN as a partner, Parx will certainly release an abundant number of games for players to enjoy online.

Parx online casino slots

Parx is a casino known for its expansive slot selection, so we are certain online slot players will be satisfied. The Parx social casino offers more than 170 slot titles.

Some popular games available at launch are:

• Jack and the Beanstalk
• Leonidas: King of Spartans
• Wold Cub
• Witchcraft Academy

Parx live dealer

An immensely popular feature for online casinos is live dealer games. These games bring the casino to the player by incorporating the interactive feature of streaming the game live.

Parx’s technology partner GAN has seen this success with Betfair. While live dealer was not available at launch, Parx announced it will eventually be part of its online casino offering.

Online video poker

Slot machines are far from the only games at Parx Casino. There are also varieties of video poker for online casino players to choose from. Currently, the site offers Jacks or Better video poker as well as Deuces Wild.

Other online games

Parx will offer a wide range of games other than slots for players to enjoy online eventually. At launch, you could play real money blackjack and both American and European roulette. There should be plenty of new games coming as the site develops though, such as:

• Craps
• Midi and mini-Baccarat
• Spanish 21
• Three card poker
• Four card poker
• Pai gow poker
• Pai gow tiles
• Sic Bo
• Let It Ride
• Casino War
• Big Six wheel

It is important to familiarize yourself with the format and rules of whatever game you decide to play. Also, try to avoid the games with the highest house and instead play games like blackjack, craps, and baccarat, which give you a better chance to win. One game that has a very high house edge and therefore you should not make a habit of playing is the Big Six wheel.

Online blackjack

With its reputation as both a game with a low house edge and one where both luck and skill determine the outcome, blackjack the casino’s most popular table game. The online offering should offer the same favorable odds.

Blackjack comes in many different variations, and these differences in the rules can also affect the likelihood of winning. But, in case you are wondering if any Pennsylvania casinos offer a better blackjack game than the others, the answer is that where you play doesn’t matter. All of the Pennsylvania casinos have the same rules, which have been preset by the PGCB and which give Pennsylvania one of the best blackjack games in the country. There is still a small house edge, but using basic strategy, it is only about .40 percent. Here are the PA rules:

• Blackjack pays 3:2
• Dealer stands on soft 17
• Doubling down permitted on any two cards
• Doubling down after splits
• Splits up to three hands (except aces)
• Late surrender (If the dealer does not have a blackjack, players who don’t like their hand can choose not to play it and give up half their bet.)

Blackjack side bets

Where the individual Pennsylvania casinos may differ is in the optional side bets that blackjack players can also make. These extra bets add to the cost of playing and have a higher house edge than the standard bets (following basic strategy), so other than making them very occasionally for small stakes just for fun, they are not recommended.

Parx online casino banking options

Getting money to and from online accounts safely and securely is key for new online players. Parx will offer a variety of options for players to deposit and withdraw from their account.

Players can expect to see the following options for casino deposits at Parx:

• ACH or e-check: This option is like writing a check directly from a bank account. While funds will be available to the online gaming account, it may take a few days to come from the bank account. Because of this, the ACH provider may place limits on deposit amounts.
• Visa, Mastercard, or discover: One of the most popular forms of payment is now available for online bets.
• Prepaid card: While this isn’t confirmed by Parx, many online casino operators offer a branded prepaid card for funding a player’s account.
• PayNearMe: Players can download a voucher and bring it to their local 7-Eleven convenience store to fund their account.
• Cash at the Parx Casino Cage: Players will be able to fund their online account at the cashier’s cage in the Parx Casino and Racetrack in Bensalem, PA.

Parx support

Parx is the top casino in Pennsylvania and will offer great support to its players.

Most questions can be answered on the sites FAQ page. Currently, the Parx site offers an in-depth guide to sports betting, although it might add more pages for online casino games.

For more information, players will can contact customer support via email and live chat. The support email is [email protected].

Parx Casino land-based overview

Who can play in the casino?

The minimum age to gamble at Parx Casino and Racetrack is 21, the same as at all of the licensed Pennsylvania casinos. This age requirement, set by the PGCB, is strictly enforced.

Security and fairness

Parx Casino and Racing, along with all of the other currently operating legal casinos in Pennsylvania, is licensed and regulated by the PGCB. This agency continues to monitor all aspects of each facility’s operation to ensure and maintain the highest standards for security and fairness.

Another reason Parx is safe and secure is its own long and impressive history in the gambling business. The PA racetrack has been not only been operating successfully for more than 40 years, but it also features prestigious races like the Pennsylvania Derby. Obviously, the horses’ owners and trainers are not about to jeopardize their well-earned professional reputation by being involved in any way with an operation whose integrity is in the least bit suspect.

Furthermore, out of all of the casinos in Pennsylvania, Parx was singled out to receive Philadelphia Magazine’sBest of Philly Award for 2016. While this casino, along with all of the other Pennsylvania casinos, has had its share of complaints from slots players about the machines being tight, the figures for July, 2016 show that the returns at Parx are above the norm for this state. Out of the 12 currently operating Pennsylvania casinos, a comparison of the slots payouts for July, 2016 showed that Parx was the best of the bunch with a payback percentage of 91.1 percent.