76ers Renew Partnership with Greenwood
The world-renowned National Basketball Association (NBA) team and franchise the Philadelphia 76ers has revealed that it has decided to extend its partnership with casino and racing track operator Greenwood Gaming – owner of the Parx Casino and BetParx subsidiaries. The casino and sportsbook brands will become the official sports banner partners of the team.
National Basketball Association (NBA) team and franchise the Philadelphia 76ers has elected to extend its partnership with casino and racing track operator Greenwood Gaming. ©12019/Pixabay
76ers Look Forward to Sharing BetParx Offerings with More Fans Moving Forward
The much beloved National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise and team the Philadelphia 76ers has stepped out and announced that it has extended its partnership with casino and race track operator Greenwood Gaming.
As the multi-year partnership continues to truck along these next coming years, the Greenwood subsidiary brands Parx Casino and BetParx will once again become the official banner partners of the team. Furthermore, Parx Casino will also prolong its relationship as the team’s official local casino partner, while BetParx will continue on as the official winning partner.
Commenting on the matter, 76ers chief revenue officer Katie O’Reilly celebrated the team and BetParx’s fruitful partnership thus far, claiming the sportsbook platform truly gets the team’s passionate fanbase:
“BetParx has been an incredible partner of the Philadelphia 76ers as they truly understand the passion and energy of our fan base.”– Katie O’Reilly, Chief Revenue Officer, Philadelphia 76ers, Press Release
O’Reilly went on to note how the team was looking forward to making the most of BetParx’s numerous offerings, promising that fans will reap the rewards of this partnership for many years to come:
“We are thrilled to have BetParx and all of its offerings as an official 76ers banner partner. Through this extension, we look forward to sharing the BetParx experience with our fans for many seasons to come.”
Deal Extension to Include Watch Parties at Parx Casino’s Liberty Bell Beer Garden
The deal extension between the Philadelphia 76ers and casino and racing track operator Greenwood Gaming brings with it a whole host of other features, such as exclusive watch parties at Parx Casino’s Liberty Bell Beer Garden. This venue will be open and accessible to all 76ers season ticket holders, as well as BetParx fans after 76ers victories.
For its part, chief marketing officer at Parx Casino, Marc Oppenheimer, explained that the casino was also pleased to be extending its relationship with the basketball team, promising to stay on with the team as they strive to win their own NBA title:
“Parx Casino is excited to continue our relationship with the 76ers. Our partnership has been very productive and the 76ers business team is a great partner to work with. We look forward to continuing to be their official local casino and official winning partner as they continue their quest for an NBA title!”– Marc Oppenheimer, Chief Marketing Officer, Parx Casino, Press Release
In other recent Greenwood Gaming news, back in April 2022, the casino operator announced that it had joined the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) responsible gambling initiative – but more on that below.
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) Fined Parx Casino in October 2021
In some not terribly positive PR for Greenwood Gaming, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced in October 2021 that it had fined the Parx Casino operator $10,000. The charge? Allowing underage gaming on its gaming floor.
It was Parx Casino specifically which broke the state’s underage gaming laws by allowing an 18-year old to step onto the casino’s gaming floor, located in Buck County, and gamble on its slot machines. Moreover, the board also became aware of three instances in which parents left their children unattended in cars in casino parking lots, then entered and patronized the casino.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) took the opportunity to, naturally, remind the general public not to leave children unattended in casino parking lots — or in fact anywhere.
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Perhaps in response to being sanctioned by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the Parx brand announced in April 2022 that it was choosing to become the latest gambling operator to sign on to the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) ‘Have a Game Plan. Bet Responsibly.’ safer gambling awareness campaign.
The Parx brand will now promote responsible gaming consumer education on its sportsbook platforms, which will be done by and large via its BetParx app, as well as on its digital channels.
Casey Clark, who is the senior vice president over at the American Gaming Association (AGA), expressed deep pleasure at having Greenwood Gaming’s subsidiaries join the awareness campaign – particularly in the face of legalized sports betting’s recent rise in the United States:
“The AGA is thrilled to welcome Parx Casino and BetParx as Have A Game Plan campaign partners. The expansion of legal sports betting options—to 130 million Americans today—reinforces the importance of bringing together as many voices as possible to educate consumers on responsible wagering.”
