Wednesday, January 23, 2013
The new casino is using space at Marley Station mall to train nearly 900 students in games ranging from craps to blackjack.
The Maryland Live! casino is looking to hire hundreds of new dealers as it introduces live table games later this year. About 860 are now in training at Marley Station mall in Glen Burnie, where the casino has set up a dealer school in partnership with Anne Arundel Community College. I stopped by Tuesday afternoon and saw scores of students in action as they learned the ins and outs of dealing blackjack, pai gow poker and baccarat, as well as other games including craps and roulette. There were 9,000 applicants to the dealer school and 6,000 received interviews. Only 860 were accepted to the school. Most of those will be hired if they have a successful audition, according to Neal Slone, the casino's vice president of table games. …
Monday, January 7, 2013
All casinos in the state saw increases in revenue in the final month of the year, though revenue from Hollywood Casino and Ocean Downs was lower than in 2011. Maryland Live! pulled in $229 million in 2012.
The Maryland Live! casino pulled in $229 million in revenue in 2012, comprising more than 60 percent of all gambling revenue statewide, despite opening in June. The Maryland Lottery reported that the casino at Arundel Mills finished the year with $35 million in revenue in December, up from $34 million the month prior. Across the state, Maryland's three casinos pulled in $45.2 million in the last month of 2012, up nearly 5 percent from November. However, December revenue from Ocean Downs and Hollywood Casino was $3.19 million, 25 percent less than in 2011, when Maryland Live! was not yet open. Maryland Live! is the largest of the three casinos, with 4,750 game terminals. Its per-terminal revenue of $244 in December was nearly double that …
Thursday, December 27, 2012
It's now possible to gamble at Maryland Live! at any hour of the day.
- GOVERNMENT
- Tim Lemke
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Thursday, December 27, 2012
The Maryland Live! casino will now be open every second of every day. The casino at Arundel Mills officially began 24/7 gambling operations on Thursday, after receiving approval from voters and the Maryland Lottery. Maryland Live! opened at 8 a.m. and has no plans to close its doors. The move to 24/7 gambling comes as the casino is also preparing for the addition of about 150 live table games in January. It plans to hire 1,200 workers, including 800 dealers. Do you plan to take advantage of the casino being open 24 hours a day?
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
A 23-year-old man is hospitalized after the incident near Route 100 and Arundel Mills Boulevard Tuesday morning.
- POLICE & FIRE
- Tim Lemke
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012
A man has been hospitalized after crashing his vehicle near the Arundel Mills mall on Tuesday morning. Anne Arundel County Fire Department spokesman Lt. Keith Hamilton said paramedics responded at about 4:30 a.m. to a crash near the intersection of Route 100 and Arundel Mills Boulevard. An ambulance transported a man, approximately 23 years old, to the Shock Trauma center in Baltimore. Hamilton described the man's injuries as serious but not life threatening.
Friday, December 7, 2012
Pending regulatory approval, Maryland Live! will be open round-the-clock.
The Maryland Live! Casino at Arundel Mills will introduce 24-hour operations on Dec. 27, taking advantage of new rules passed by voters last month. Pending regulatory approval, the casino will be open round-the-clock, seven days a week. Meanwhile, Maryland Live! continues to work toward adding live table games sometime next year, and will launch a free dealer school in cooperation with Anne Arundel County Community College on Jan. 7. The 24-hour gambling and 150 live table games are expected to require about 1,200 new workers, including 800 dealers. Maryland Live! Currently operates 4,750 slot machines, though it may reduce that number once live table games are in place. Does the introduction of 24-hour gambling mean much to you?
Monday, December 3, 2012
The Oriole Bird will be on hand to help light the 25-foot tree.
Arundel Mills will hold its Christmas Tree lighting on Tuesday, and shoppers could get a free coupon book if they drop off an item for Toys for Tots. The lighting of the 25-foot tree will take place at 7 p.m. in the food court area in Neighborhood 2. The Baltimore Orioles mascot, the Oriole Bird, will be on hand to help celebrate.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Anne Arundel County police distributed images of six young men in connection to a robbery of a teen early Friday morning at Arundel Mills.
- POLICE & FIRE
- Tim Lemke
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Anne Arundel County police have distributed several photos of "persons of interest" in relation to the robbery of a teenager at Arundel Mills on Friday morning. Police released surveillance photos showing six young men and also distributed images of the type of jacket allegedly stolen from the teen. Detectives are actively investigating the case and said they believe at least five suspects walked up behind the victim near the Bed Bath and Beyond store at Arundel Mills shortly after 2 a.m. Friday. Police said one of the suspects punched the teen as he walked outside and another stole a bag containing the items the boy purchased. The items included a jacket with the words "Reckless Cult." The victim sustained a minor injury but was not …
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Arundel Mills shoppers can get up to $50 in free slot play, but you have to spend a lot at the mall to get it.
- BUSINESS
- Tim Lemke
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
If you're planning to spend big bucks during the holiday season, you may be able to get some free slot play in the process. Arundel Mills and Maryland Live! have announced a partnership giving shoppers up to $50 of free play by showing their shopping receipt at the casino. Anyone who shows a receipt with $100-$249.99 spent will get $10 in free slot play from the Live! Rewards Players Club. A receipt showing $250-$499.99 gets $25 in slot money and a receipt showing more than $500 allows for $50 in slot play. Receipts from any of the stores at Arundel Mills are eligible. The promotion begins on Black Friday and ends Dec. 24. The free slot play must be redeemed within seven days after it's issued.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Maryland Live! will bring in 150 tables and will operate a free dealer school with Anne Arundel Community College.
- GOVERNMENT
- Tim Lemke
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Maryland Live! officials announced Wednesday that the casino will have live table games in place by early spring, and will be hiring more than 800 dealers to shuffle cards and collect the dice. Once the state of Maryland approves the relevant regulations, the new casino plans to move quickly in adding at least 150 live table games, potentially bringing a younger and wealthier crowd. It will also eventually move to 24-hour operations. Overall, Maryland Live! plans to hire as many as 1,200 workers, including dealers and various ancillary positions. The casino plans to open a free "dealer school" to train and identify dealer candidates in conjunction with Anne Arundel Community College. Those who pass through the 12-week program will be …
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
The operators of Maryland Live! said it will move fast to hire 1,000 new workers and install table games now that voters have approved expanded gambling.
- BUSINESS
- Tim Lemke
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Operators of the Maryland Live! Casino said they will move quickly to add live table games and expand its hours, now that voters have approved a referendum on expanded gambling in the state. The Cordish Cos. said it will be ready to go once the state issues the necessary regulations to govern table games and 24-hour operations. The company said it will be hiring for as many as 1,000 new positions. "Maryland Live! looks forward to enhancing its gaming offering and is prepared to Go Live! with table games—physical modifications and hiring for over 1,000 new positions—soon after the State issues the necessary governing regulations," the company said in a statement. Casino spokeswoman Carmen Gonzales said there is no specific timeline as …
Russ DIaz
12:52 am on Wednesday, January 9, 2013
I just want to see what the stats are in comparison to Hollywood Casino in West Virginia. more ›