South Philadelphia Turf Club Sportsbook

Located just northeast of Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies, the South Philadelphia Turf Club (SPTC) was among the first venues in Pennsylvania to offer sports betting.

Greenwood Gaming, the parent company of Parx Casino and SPTC, was the second company to apply for a sports betting license in Pennsylvania from the PGCB. The decision to submit applications for both the main casino and an OTB location was unexpected, but did not incur additional costs for Greenwood. The $10 million license fee covers the turf club location, which will undergo its own separate approval process.

After The Oaks closed, Pennsylvania now has seven off-track betting parlors. With these facilities and five satellite casino locations, the state now has twice as many possible sportsbooks as it does casinos.

Consequently, SPTC is expected to become a model for other companies to navigate regulatory and operational requirements. However, the opening date for the sportsbook at SPTC remains uncertain.

South Philadelphia Turf Club Sportsbook launch

Only a week after the launch of Parx’s sportsbook, South Philadelphia Turf Club began accepting bets.

The South Philadelphia Turf Club holds a significant edge over its competitors thanks to its prime location in the parking lot of major sports arenas and fields. While it surpasses other off-track betting sites with sportsbooks, it falls short compared to the revenue generated by the major casinos in Pennsylvania.

The South Philadelphia Turf Club does not offer its own online betting app and instead operates through its parent casino, Parx.

SPTC recently completed a $1 million renovation of its facility, which included the installation of 150 high-definition televisions for patrons to enjoy.

The SPTC’s mobile betting options are closely related to the offerings of its sister property.

At SPTC, customers are exposed to advertising and promotional materials for the Parx app.