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| 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 |
Horseshoe Baltimore is an urban two-storycasino, and the second largest casino inMaryland with a 122,000-square-foot gaming floor.[1] The $442-million facility featuresvideo lottery terminals,table games, and aWorld Series of Poker room. Horseshoe's 20,000-square-foot Baltimore Marketplace featuresCharm City food outlets, three premier restaurants, and several bars and lounges.[2]
Horseshoe is located along Russell Street onBaltimore’s south side, neighboring professional sports venuesM&T Bank Stadium, home of the NFLBaltimore Ravens, andCamden Yards, home of the MLBBaltimore Orioles, as well as Baltimore’sInner Harbor.[1]
The casino is owned by CBAC Gaming, a group led byCaesars Entertainment, and is managed by Caesars. Other members of the CBAC consortium includeJack Entertainment; CVPR Gaming Holdings, LLC; STRON-MD Limited Partnership; and PRT TWO, LLC.[3]
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 theHorseshoe Casino Cleveland.[5]
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 provided by legendaryMotown artistGladys Knight, with "break music" provided byIggy Azalea andPauly D.[6]
In October 2018, the Horseshoe announced a multi-year marketing deal making it the official casino partner for theBaltimore Ravens.[7]
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 byMGM Resorts International, The Peterson Cos. and labor organizations. Vote No On 7 was funded almost entirely byPenn National Gaming, owner ofHollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.[8]
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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