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US – ShaqBLACKjack launch just the start for Parx expansion

By - 23 November 2015

Parx Casino has confirmed that the first phase expansion, slated to open by the end of 2015, will add new slot machines and live table games, a swanky lounge, a gift shop and pristine new restrooms.

The overhaul has already seen the introduction of a new hybrid, live dealer table game called Shaquille O’Neal’s Shaq Blackjack with $5 minimum live wagers.

The expanded new gaming floor will boast over 3,500 slot machines and over 200 live table games. As part of the development, Parx will introduce 700 new slot games in addition to a series. The approved expansion plan increases Parx Casino’s blueprint totalling 176,592 square feet of gaming floor while creating a more comfortable and spacious environment.

The world-premiere of ShaqBLACKJack, a hybrid table-slot game bringing NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal to the world of blackjack terminal gaming, has been quite a coup for Parx.

Shaquille O’Neal and Dynamic Gaming Systems introduced the new hybrid table-slot game, ShaqBLACKJack, at Parx Casino on October 4. ShaqBLACKJack was developed over a four year period by New Jersey based Dynamic Gaming Systems and NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal to create an action-packed new gaming experience. Twenty-four separate live “slot-like” blackjack games will be linked to a live blackjack game and dealer within a unique basketball themed enclave on the bustling gaming floor at Parx Casino.

Dynamic Gaming’s CEO, Charlie Barksdale said: “I wanted to find a way to make a casino game fun for everyone and find a way to bring Shaq’s unique brand of humour to the gaming floor. We clicked right away when we started talking about creating this game. We wanted a game that was familiar to everyone, even those with a modest appetite for gaming, but one that would still provide us with opportunities to bring new elements of excitement and rewards to the experience.”

For the world premiere of ShaqBLACKJack, Barksdale and O’Neal explored many options for the perfect gaming operation partner. With its incredible fanfare, over 150,000 people through its doors weekly, and its leadership position in Pennsylvania gaming, Parx Casino was the ideal launching pad.
“When we had the opportunity to play the game and we personally experienced Shaq’s enthusiasm for creating this thrilling new game for our customers, we knew we had to have it. Shaq himself is synonymous with excitement, winning and fun – and that is what we want our guests to think about Parx” said Tony Ricci, CEO Parx Casino.

ShaqBLACKJack is a traditional game of Blackjack with live cards coming out of the shoe. Players have full control of the game from their own user-friendly gaming station.

The computer-assisted dealer station means casinos can use entertainers/celebrities/DJs as dealers but the fun really starts once Shaq begins his run across each game station, stopping at a specific game to announce an instant winner.

Since its opening in 2009, this is the first property-wide expansion adding enticing new guest amenities into Parx Casino. The jewel of this expansion phase will be Xlounge, an ultramodern luxury lounge featuring superior cocktail and craft beer offerings, a high-end menu, luxury design finishes and additional gaming. Located in an airy new enclave of the casino floor, it will impress and entertain guests daily.

“As one of the nation’s top casinos, we pride ourselves in offering our guests a superior gaming and entertainment experience,” says Anthony Faranca, General Manager of Parx Casino. “It’s always important for us to deliver an exceptional customer experience – and equally important to offer the highest quality gaming and exciting amenities.”

Future phases of the master expansion plan will continue into 2016 with additional amenities for guests to enjoy.

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