At least four of the state’s six casinos have made or are planning major renovations or additions this year. As more casinos open along the East Coast, Live and Maryland’s other gambling establishments are upgrading their offerings, modernizing and adding on-site accommodations to maintain their stance in an increasingly competitive and crowded market.
The enhancements also are a response to customers who want more nongaming attractions with their casino experiences. suburbs, dazzling the region with Las Vegas-style entertainment - and taking away a good share of Live’s business.īut Live’s investments aren’t just a response to the threat from MGM. It comes a year and a half after MGM National Harbor opened in the state’s D.C.
The $200 million Live Casino & Hotel expansion opened this month, marking the casino’s sixth anniversary. Maryland’s largest casino has made its next move in the game to reclaim its place as the state’s top gambling destination: a 17-story hotel and conference center - the tallest building in Anne Arundel County. David Cordish, chairman of the Cordish Cos., which owns Live Casino & Hotel, orders a gelato in the lobby of the casino’s new hotel with Robert Norton, president of Cordish Global Gaming.
