Live! Casino & Hotel Hosts First-Ever $1 Million Blackjack Tournament Series

HANOVER, Md., Sept. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Live! Casino & Hotel is hosting its first-ever $1 Million Blackjack Tournament Series. The series kicked off on Sunday, September 17, and will feature monthly tournaments leading up to the $500,000 Championship Tournament in February 2018.

Each month, more than 300 Live! Casino Blackjack players will compete in four-round tournaments to earn a seat at the final Championship Tournament. Each monthly qualifier will produce 54 winners, with a top prize of $25,000 in promotional chips. The top 24 final monthly winners will advance to the Championship Tournament, where the grand prize winner will receive $500,000 in cash.

The next monthly qualifying tournament will be held on Sunday, October 29.

Players who do not advance in one of the five monthly tournaments will have a second chance to earn a seat at the Championship through a wild-card drawing at the final Blackjack Tournament party.

"Live! Casino is widely regarded by our loyal customers and readers of Casino Player Magazine as the Best Casino in Maryland with the Best Table Game Tournaments and the Best Blackjack, as evidenced by recent award recognitions," said Travis Lamb, General Manager, Live! Casino & Hotel. "It's very exciting to offer such a massive prize pool for the Blackjack Tournament Series, and we look forward to the competition over the next few months as we build up to the February Championship Tournament."

Seats are available on a first come, first served basis. Full tournament details can be found at www.marylandlivecasino.com

About Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland
Coming soon – the new flagship luxury Live! Hotel, scheduled to open 1st Quarter 2018. Now open – the new Live! Lofts boutique hotel. Live! Casino & Hotel is one of the largest commercial casinos in the country, located in the Washington DC/Baltimore corridor, just off I-95, Route 100 and the B/W Parkway at Arundel Mills. Open 24/7, Live! Casino features more than 200 live action table games, including a Poker Room; approximately 4,000 of the latest slot machines; and two High Limit rooms. The property offers world-class dining and entertainment, including the Zagat-rated #1 steakhouse The Prime Rib®; Bobby's Burger Palace, from celebrated chef Bobby Flay; Morty's Delicatessen, a traditional New York-style deli; Luk Fu, serving authentic Asian cuisine; The Cheesecake Factory®; Phillips® Seafood Express; and the multi-station Live! Buffet. Two new eateries include 8 at Luk Fu, featuring sushi and sashimi; and En Vivo, with classic varieties of soft tacos and burritos. A sizzling nightlife, including nightly entertainment at Live! Center Stage and the unique, interactive R Bar, completes the Live! experience. Enjoy secure covered parking with valet service and a free self-park garage with Park Assist® and direct elevator access to the casino floor. Live! Hotel will feature 310 luxury guest rooms, along with a lively bar and entertainment scene, a day spa and salon, an event center, and meeting facilities. Live! Lofts boutique hotel is located just minutes from the casino and open while renovations are underway. For reservations, call 443-445-2929. Live! Casino & Hotel is owned and operated by a company that is affiliated with The Cordish Companies. Call 855-5MD-LIVE (855-563-5483); or visit Marylandlivecasino.com or LiveCasino.social. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For employment opportunities, visit www.jobsatmarylandlivecasino.com.

About The Cordish Companies
The Cordish Companies' origins date back to 1910 and encompass four generations of privately-held, family ownership. During the past ten decades, The Cordish Companies has grown into a global leader in Commercial Real Estate; Coworking Spaces; Entertainment Districts; Gaming; Hotels; International Development; Private Equity; Residential; Restaurants; and Sports-Anchored Developments. One of the largest and most respected developers in the world, The Cordish Companies has been awarded an unprecedented seven Urban Land Institute Awards for Excellence for public-private developments that are of unique significance to the cities in which they are located. Prime examples are The Cordish Companies' prominent role in the redevelopment of Baltimore's world famous Inner Harbor; Philadelphia, PA; Atlantic City, NJ; Charleston, SC; Houston, TX; Louisville, KY; Kansas City, MO and St. Louis, MO. In addition, The Cordish Companies has developed and operates multiple highly acclaimed entertainment destinations throughout the United States which welcome over 50 million visitors per year and are the most visited destinations in their respective regions. Over the generations, The Cordish Companies has remained true to the family's core values of quality, entrepreneurial spirit, long-term personal relationships and integrity. As a testimony to the long-term vision of its family leadership, The Cordish Companies still owns and manages virtually every business it has created. For more information visit www.cordish.com or follow us on Twitter.

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