Maryland’s boasts six casinos that span from the beach to the city to the suburbs to the mountains and offer a wide array of ways to enjoy them. And it’s not all about high-stakes adventures. Here are a few ways you can spend your time if you visit.
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1 Qualify for the World Series of Poker (and other tournaments)
The Horseshoe Baltimore is a stop on the World Series of Poker circuit. Daily tournaments qualify players into bigger games and give them the chance to compete against the world’s best players. Get another chance to qualify at Live! Casino and Hotel in Hanover where you can play for a spot in the Players Poker Championship in Aruba.
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Music Venues
Location:
1525 Russell St
Baltimore, MD 21230
844-777-7463
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2 Eat at a celebrity chef’s restaurant
Live! Casino and Hotel has Bobby’s Burger Palace, with a menu inspired by Chef Bobby Flay’s travels around the United States (including burgers like the Santa Fe, topped with jalapenos and blue corn chips). At the Horseshoe, Gordon Ramsay has a posh steakhouse, Guy Fieri maintains a restaurant, and Giada De Laurentiis has opened her newest restaurant here.
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Location:
7002 Arundel Mills Cir
Hanover, MD 21076
443-842-7000
3 Bet the ponies
The Casino at Ocean Downs offers bettors the chance to sit trackside and gamble on thrilling Standardbred harness racing, or to bet on Thoroughbred simulcasts across the country.
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Gaming & Casinos
Location:
10218 Racetrack Rd
Berlin, MD 21811
410-641-0600
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4 Shop. Shop. Shop. Then shop some more!
Live! Casino and Hotel sits next to one of the state’s largest malls. Arundel Mills Mall offers more than 200 stores—including factory stores from Banana Republic, Nike, Nieman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue—as well as fun family restaurants like Medieval Times and Dave & Busters.
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5 Catch some awesome live music
Ram’s Head Center Stage at Live! Casino and Hotel presents a wide variety of music, spanning every genre (including Karaoke, in case you want to get in the mix). The 14Forty club at Horseshoe frequently has live music and hosts some of the region’s top DJs. The Theater at MGM National Harbor is Maryland and DC's newest destination for premier entertainment. With 3,000 seats, state of the art sound, video and lighting, you’ll experience your favorite artists (Britney Spears, Cher, Bruno Mars) in a unique, intimate setting. Also, be sure to check out the new showroom at Live Casino Hotel.
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6 Get a taste of local Baltimore flavors (without going all over town)
At the Horseshoe's Baltimore Marketplace you can taste what several of Baltimore's top local restaurateurs have to offer; try Lenny’s Deli for sandwiches, Guy's Bat-B-Que joint, and B’More Brews for even more local beers. Plus, Live! Casino and Hotel has the second location of one of Baltimore’s best steak houses, the always elegant The Prime Rib.
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7 Be close to the sporting action at the stadium
Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore just so happens to be a long TD pass down the street from M&T Bank Stadium, home of the two-time NFL champion Baltimore Ravens, and picturesque Oriole Park at Camden Yards, home of the 2014 American League East Champion “O’s.”
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Type:
Music Venues
Location:
1525 Russell St
Baltimore, MD 21230
844-777-7463
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8 Play golf and hit the spa
Rocky Gap Casino Resort on the banks of Lake Habeeb in Cumberland lives up to its name. There’s a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, a full-service spa, and a hotel, all nestled in the rolling hills.
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Type:
Attraction
Location:
16701 Lakeview Rd
Flintstone, MD 21530
301-784-8400
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9 Play pretty much anything
Saddle up to play blackjack, roulette, craps and baccarat, try your hand at slots or electronic card games, or even play the ponies at Ocean Downs.
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Type:
Gaming & Casinos
Location:
10218 Racetrack Rd
Berlin, MD 21811
410-641-0600
10 Watch Monday Night Football—with some added perks
Live! Casino and Hotel shows Monday Night football on the big screen in Rams Head Center Stage, offers $15 all-you-can-eat stadium foods, has trivia during commercials and gives you $20 of slot play if you pick the winning team. All this plus ticket and other prize giveaways make for a great night!
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Type:
Attraction
Location:
7002 Arundel Mills Cir
Hanover, MD 21076
443-842-7000
