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About MGM National Harbor
Located in an unrivaled setting, MGM National Harbor offers stunning panoramic views of the eastern shore of the Potomac River in Maryland. The $1.4 billion LEEDGold Certified resort sits a short distance from Washington, D.C. to the north and historic sites, including George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate across the river in Virginia. The 24-story, 308-room resort features premier amenities and experiences for locals as well as visitors from around the world, including:
- A dynamic two-level casino with over 160,000 square feet of space that includes slots, table games, and poker
- A world-class spa and salon
- An entertainment theater with flexible seating for up to 3,000
- High-end branded retail
- 50,000 square feet of meeting space
- Restaurants from renowned chefs
MGM National Harbor is owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). For more information, visit mgmnationalharbor.com or follow on Facebook and Twitter.
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MGM National Harbor Casino Announces Opening Date
In just two months, the MGM National Harbor Casino in Maryland will open its doors. The Las Vegas-style casino and resort will open to guests on December 8, 2016, MGM announced Monday.
"After years of planning, designing and developing, we are thrilled that the moment is almost upon us to share this very special resort with the community and visitors from around the world,” said Lorenzo Creighton, president of MGM National Harbor.
The MGM National Harbor Casino has more than 125,000 square feet of casino space and dining options curated by celebrity chefs. Once all that eating and gambling wears you out, you can book a stay in one of the resort's luxury rooms. Guests looking to stay anytime after December 10 can book a room online or by phone. Room rates start at $399 while suite rates start at $599.
The Theater at MGM National Harbor will also host concerts, comedy shows, UFC fights, and boxing matches.
However, there are some concerns about how the region will handle the increase in traffic. Once the casino opens, the area likely will go from handling 90,000 cars per week to 180,000 cars per week, said Kent Digby, MGM senior vice president. To address this concern, there are 16 projects underway to smooth traffic.
"We probably will make further improvements after the opening of MGM. In fact, I know we will,” Digby said.
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