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The Cordish Companies’ origins date back to 1910 and encompass four generations of privately-held, family ownership.

About Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia

Voted Best Overall Gaming Resort and Best Overall in Dining and Entertainment in PA by Casino Player Magazine, Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia is a one-stop destination in South Philadelphia’s Stadium District to enjoy the fast-paced action of four major professional sports teams, memorable entertainment, premier dining, upscale accommodations, and world-class gaming. Conveniently located off I-95 and I-76, the facility features more than 200 luxury hotel rooms, a FanDuel® Sportsbook and Lounge, more than 2,000 slot machines and 140 live action table games, including a dedicated Live! Poker Room.

Award-winning dining and entertainment options include The Prime Rib®, recently named the Best South Philly Steakhouse by Philadelphia Magazine; Luk Fu, serving authentic Asian cuisine; Sports & Social Philly, a one-of-a-kind sports restaurant, gaming venue and social lounge; the 10th Street Market, a unique food hall featuring a taste of classic Philly favorites like Geno’s Steaks, Lorenzo and Sons Pizza, and Termini Bros. Bakery. A spirited nightlife scene at Center Bar and R Bar rounds out the Live! experience. The Event Center offers more than 15,500-square-feet of customizable meeting and event space with ample, secure parking.

Live! Hotel, a 2022 Travelers' Choice TripAdvisor Best of the Best winner, is within walking distance to the stadiums and entertainment venues in the Stadium District. Catch a professional baseball game or a concert at Citizens Bank, approximately 10 minutes walking distance away from the hotel. Head to Lincoln Financial Field for a professional football game or a concert, approximately 15 minutes walking distance away from the hotel. Check out a professional basketball game, hockey game, or a concert at Wells Fargo Center, approximately 10 minutes walking distance away from the hotel. Plus, Live! Hotel guests receive free self-parking during their stay with us! Guests must be 21 years of age or older to access the gaming floor.

Guests can also play online at PlayLive.com, a real money wagering online casino in the Commonwealth of PA. Live! Casino & Hotel is owned and managed by Stadium Casino RE, LLC, an affiliate of The Cordish Companies, the premier developer of Live! dining, entertainment, gaming, hotel and sports-anchored destinations in the country. For reservations, call 1-833-472-5483 or visit Philadelphia.LiveCasinoHotel.com. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram @livecasinophl 

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About The Cordish Companies®

During the past ten decades, The Cordish Companies® has grown into a global leader in Commercial Real Estate, Entertainment Districts, Sports-Anchored Developments, Gaming, Hotels, Residential Properties, Restaurants, International Development, Coworking Spaces, and Private Equity. The Cordish Companies® has received an unprecedented seven Urban Land Institute Awards for Excellence for its transformative development initiatives.

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The Cordish Companies' Live!® Brand

Launched in 1999 with the opening of the Power Plant Live!® entertainment district in Baltimore, MD and has grown into one of the premier entertainment brands in the country. Welcoming over 50 million visitors per year, these developments are among the highest profile dining, entertainment, gaming, hotel and sports-anchored destinations in the country. In gaming, The Cordish Companies® has developed among the most successful casino hotel resorts in the world, including the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood and Tampa, FL and Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland®.

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Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland

Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland®

The dominant gaming destination in its region, and the most visited destination in Maryland, attracting over 18 million visitors annually. Located at the Arundel Mills Mall in the heart of the Baltimore-Washington Corridor, Live! Maryland combines dynamic gaming, dining and entertainment with a world-class retail experience. The $550 million casino, which opened in June 2012, features the largest gaming floor of any casino in the country, with 200 live action table games, an industry-leading Live! Poker Room, and two High Limit rooms. Its gaming amenities are complemented by a state-of-the-art live entertainment venue, and nationally-acclaimed restaurants such as The Cheesecake Factory and The Prime Rib. In 2018, Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland® was further enhanced by the opening of The Cordish Companies’ flagship Live! Hotel®, a luxury 300-room hotel, spa and convention center that has been awarded the Prestigious Four Diamond Rating From AAA. Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland® has won dozens of awards for its best-in-class amenities and service.

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Live! Casino Pittsburgh®

Opened to the general public on November 24, 2020, Live! Casino Pittsburgh is a $150 million first-class gaming and entertainment destination located in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County, PA, approximately 30 miles from downtown Pittsburgh. Conveniently situated directly off Route 30 at the popular Westmoreland Mall, the 100,000-square-foot facility features more than 750 slots and approximately 29 live action table games; a FanDuel Sportsbook; plus, nationally-recognized restaurants.

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Over the generations

The Cordish Companies® has remained true to the family’s core values of quality, entrepreneurial spirit, philanthropy, volunteerism, long-term personal relationships and integrity. As a family-owned and managed business for over a century, The Cordish Companies® has built projects to prosper for generations, still owning and managing virtually every business it has created. The Cordish Companies® is committed to being a leader in the areas of diversity and inclusiveness. We embrace the diversity within the communities we serve nationwide, and we work with non-profit groups, civic leaders and civil rights organizations that, like us, are committed to ensuring the growth and vibrancy of their communities. We are extremely proud of our track record on inclusiveness over decades of development and operating projects, employing tens of thousands of people and welcoming more than 50 million guests annually to our projects. Creating sustainable, inclusive, community-involved developments is our passion. We make the communities in which we build and operate better places to live, work, play and visit.

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We are a family-owned company that is deeply committed to treating our guests like family.

JON CORDISH PRINCIPAL, THE CORDISH COMPANIES®