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Horseshoe Baltimore in Baltimore and Maryland Horseshoe Casino Baltimore (Maryland) Horseshoe Casino Baltimore (the United States) | |
| Location | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Address | 1525 Russell Street |
| Opening date | August 26, 2014 |
| Total gaming space | 122,000 sq ft (11,300 m2) |
| Casino type | Land-based |
| Owner | CBAC Gaming |
| Operating license holder | Caesars Entertainment |
| Website | caesars.com/baltimore |
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Horseshoe Baltimore is an urban two-story casino, and the second largest casino in Maryland with a 122,000-square-foot gaming floor.[1] The multimillion-dollar facility features video lottery terminals, table games, and a World Series of Poker room. Horseshoe's 20,000-square-foot Baltimore Marketplace features Charm City food outlets, three premier restaurants, and several bars and lounges.[2]
The $442 million casino is located along Russell Street on Baltimore’s south side, neighboring professional sports venues M&T Bank Stadium, home of the NFL Baltimore Ravens, and Camden Yards, home of the MLB Baltimore Orioles, as well as Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.[1]
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The casino is owned by CBAC Gaming, a group led by Caesars Entertainment, and is managed by Caesars. Other members of the CBAC consortium include Jack Entertainment; CVPR Gaming Holdings, LLC; STRON-MD Limited Partnership; and PRT TWO, LLC.[3]
History[edit]
In a 2008 constitutional referendum, Maryland voters approved a video lottery terminal casino facility in Baltimore City, and at four other locations throughout the state.[4] In July 2012, the Maryland Lottery Commission approved a Caesars Entertainment-led consortium bid to develop and operate a gaming facility in downtown Baltimore.[4]
Initial designs of the casino were prepared by Baltimore-based architects Ayers Saint Gross. Following the construction approval, revised renderings were prepared by Cleveland-based KA architects, who designed the Horseshoe Casino Cleveland.[5]
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On August 26, 2014, the casino opened with a full night of celebration that included a performances inside and outside of the Casino. Outside entertainment included a live performance from Andy Kushner Entertainment's Rhythm6 band and vertical dance performances by BANDALOOP and pyrotechnics before doors opened to VIPs. Inside entertainment was provide by legendary Motown artist Gladys Knight, with 'break music' provided by Iggy Azalea and Pauly D.[6]
In October 2018, the Horseshoe announced a multi-year marketing deal making it the official casino partner for the Baltimore Ravens.[7]
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Question Seven[edit]
In November 2012, after the most expensive political campaign in Maryland's history, voters approved a 6th casino license in the state, as well as the addition of table games at all Maryland casino sites.[8] Voters approved the expansion of gambling, Question 7, with 52 percent of the vote.[9] More than $90 million was spent between the two campaigns in their efforts to sway voters.[9] Vote Yes on Question 7 was led by MGM Resorts International, The Peterson Cos. and labor organizations. Vote No On 7 was funded almost entirely by Penn National Gaming, owner of Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.[8]
Transportation[edit]
Horseshoe Casino can be accessed by the Baltimore Light Rail at Hamburg Street Station, and by MTA Buses #14, #17, and #27.
Criticism[edit]
Baltimore Brew has been critical of the city's financial support of the casino, including increased police presence[10] near the casino and planned financial reimbursements, particularly after initial revenue from the casino has proven to be less than anticipated.[11]
Horseshoe also faces a unique security challenge, because it holds a 24-7 liquor license at its 14forty bar. The only bars in Maryland that can serve alcohol around the clock are in casinos.[12]
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References[edit]
- ^ abRector, Kevin. 'As Horseshoe Casino Rises, Officials Work behind the Scenes for Smooth Launch.' Baltimore Sun. N.p., 22 Feb. 2014. Web. 26 Feb. 2014.
- ^'About Horseshoe Baltimore.' Horseshoe Casino: About. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Feb. 2014.
- ^Caesars Entertainment. Caesars, Rock Gaming Consortium Granted License to Operate Downtown Baltimore VLT Facility. PR Newswire. PR Newswire Association LLC, 31 July 2012. Web. 13 Dec. 2012.
- ^ abWagner, John. “Caesars wins license for Baltimore casino.” Washingtonpost.com. The Washington Post, 31 July. 2012. Web. 13 Dec 2012.
- ^Steve Kilar (September 14, 2012). 'Baltimore architecture firm dropped from casino project'. Baltimore Sun. Retrieved October 12, 2014.
- ^Jeff Barker (August 26, 2014). 'Baltimore opens shiny, new Horseshoe Casino'. Baltimore Sun. Retrieved October 12, 2014.
- ^'Three's a Trend: Caesars Property Partners With NFL's Baltimore Ravens'. Legal Sports Report. 2018-10-21. Retrieved 2018-10-23.
- ^ abDresser, Michael. “Gambling expansion wins narrow victory.” Baltimoresun.com. The Baltimore Sun, 7 Nov. 2012. Web. 13 Dec 2012.
- ^ abStutz, Howard. “After enduring $90 million fight, Maryland voters OK new casino.” Lvrj.com. Las Vegas Review-Journal, 7 Nov. 2012. Web. 13 Dec. 2012.
- ^Reutter, Mark (November 4, 2014). 'Police are 'donating' officers on overtime to watch over new casino'. Baltimore Brew. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ^Reutter, Mark (October 31, 2014). 'City projects much lower community revenues from Horseshoe Casino'. Baltimore Brew. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ^Wagner, John (December 30, 2013). 'Maryland casinos serving booze around the clock raises hackles of bar owners'. The Washington Post. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
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Coordinates: 39°16′51″N76°37′24″W / 39.28083°N 76.62333°W
This is a list of casinos in Maryland.
List of casinos[edit]
| Casino | Opening | Location | VLTS | Tables | Revenue[1] | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Gap Casino Resort | May 22, 2013 | Flintstone | 631 | 18 | $46,082,330.36 | Built on the grounds of Rocky Gap State Park. First proposal was rejected due to failure by the developer to pay licensing fees. The Maryland Lottery subsequently lowered the casino tax rate for this location and allowed a second round of bids for new proposals, however, no developers submitted any bids. During the third round of bids, three developers submitted bids and licensing fees, two of which were rejected. The license went to the remaining developer and was awarded in late April 2012. Construction began after receiving approval by the Board of Public Works. The developer bought the entire existing resort in addition to building the casino. [2][3][4] |
| Horseshoe Casino Baltimore | August 26, 2014 | Baltimore | 2,202 | 178 | $289,452,530.23 | |
| Hollywood Casino Perryville | September 17, 2010 | Perryville | 850 | 22 | $77,269,240.74 | The first casino to open in the state. |
| Live! Casino & Hotel | June 6, 2012 | Hanover | 3,994 | 206 | $629,732,519.82 | The first phase, with 3,200 slot machines and electronic table games, opened on June 6, 2012. Phase II, with 1,550 additional machines, opened in September 2012. Traditional live table games began operation on April 11, 2013. A two-story Poker Room opened on August 28, 2013.[5] |
| Ocean Downs | January 4, 2011 | Berlin | 800 | 0 | $55,889,525.90 | The casino opened in 2011, complementing a facility which already featured live horse racing. |
| MGM National Harbor | December 8, 2016 | Oxon Hill | 3,139[6] | 165 | $49,944,074 (April '17) | On December 20, 2013, MGM Resorts International was awarded the license to construct a $925 million casino resort in National Harbor. The figure subsequently went up to an approved $1.2 billion.[7] |
Expansion of table games[edit]
Governor Martin O'Malley promised to look to expand Maryland's array of gambling in the 2012 legislative session. On February 7, 2012, Senator Douglas JJ Peters introduced legislation in the Maryland State Senate that would legalize an additional casino in Prince George's County. His legislation would legalize a certain number of slot machines and table games in Prince George's as well as table games for the other two open and three yet-to-open casinos in Maryland. The legislation would set aside 2.5% of the Prince George's County casino revenue for an economic development fund and an additional 2.5% of revenue to fund the construction of a new hospital in the County.[8] Such legislation must be approved by the House of Delegates, Senate, Governor, statewide voter referendum, and county-wide voter referendum. At the time, there was speculation that a casino license in Prince George's County would be awarded to a company that plans to build it at either National Harbor or Rosecroft Raceway. While this proposal failed during the regular 2012 legislative session, Governor O'Malley championed a special session in July of that year to address the issue of gambling expansion, which passed in the Maryland legislature. The casino legislation required it to pass a Maryland referendum in November. On November 6, 2012, the casino referendum passed, allowing table games at the existing authorized casinos and allowing a sixth casino to be built in Prince George's County.[9] On December 20, 2013, the Prince George's County casino license was awarded to MGM Resorts International for a casino resort, which opened on December 8, 2016, at National Harbor.
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References[edit]
- ^http://gaming.mdlottery.com/maryland-casinos-generate-95-17-million-in-revenue-during-december/
- ^'Strike one: Rocky Gap slots proposal rejected'. Cumberland Times-News. 28 September 2011. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
- ^Haber, Gary (13 January 2012). 'Md. slots commission rejects Landow's Rocky Gap bid'. Baltimore Business Journal. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
- ^Dresser, Michael; Cho, Hanah (26 April 2012). 'Rocky Gap casino license awarded'. The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
- ^Kilar, Steve (3 June 2012). 'With new casino opening, a look back at Cordish's gambling record'. The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
- ^https://smnewsnet.com/archives/418572/maryland-casinos-generate-135-7-million-revenue-april/
- ^Rector, Kevin. 'MGM chosen for Prince George's casino license'. The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 22 December 2013.
- ^Associated Press (6 February 2012). 'Bill would OK table games and casino site in P.G. Co'. The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
- ^Wagner, John (21 May 2012). '2nd Md. special session could be week of July 9'. The Washington Post. Retrieved 8 June 2012. On November 6, 2012, Question 7 has voted legalizing table games
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