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MGM National Harbor Shoots For Opening
The massive MGM National Harbor casino resort in Maryland is under construction in the hopes of being open by the end of this year, just a few months after the August deadline.
The MGM National Harbor casino-resort, seen here in an artist rendering, is expected to open its doors near the Potomac River in Maryland by the end of the year.
The Maryland Video Lottery Facility Location Commission granted MGM Resorts International the state’s sixth and final casino license in December 2013 and under that deal, MGM is obligated to open in August but the company can request a six-month extension that gives them until February, according to the Washington Post
“The 30-month period is necessary to properly construct a facility of this scope, scale and size,” which began construction in May 2014, MGM National Harbor spokeswoman Suzette Meade told The Post The $1.3 billion entertainment venue overlooks the Potomac River in Prince George’s County and is expected to bring millions of dollars in revenue to the area.
The project includes a 3,000-seat theater, 300-suite hotel, restaurants, slot machines and gaming tables, according to the Post.