MARYLAND LIVE! CASINO RECEIVES AWARD

 2013 OUTSTANDING POSTSECONDARY BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP 

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FROM MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division of Career and College Readiness Acknowledges
Business Partnership with Anne Arundel Community College

Hanover, MD (April 24, 2013) – Maryland Live! Casino is the recipient of the 2013 Career and Technology Education (CTE) Outstanding Postsecondary Business Partnership Award of Excellence from the Maryland State Department of Education. The Casino was recognized by the Division of Career and College Readiness (DDCR) for its ongoing business partnership with Anne Arundel Community College.

“We are honored to be the recipient of such a prestigious award from the Maryland State Department of Education,” said Robert J. Norton, President and General Manager, Maryland Live! Casino. “Our partnership with Anne Arundel Community College has allowed us to make a real difference in the community by providing training and long-term career opportunities in the gaming industry to area residents. We look forward to a continued relationship with Dr. Lindsay, the AACC Board, faculty and students as our gaming and entertainment offerings continue to expand.”

Maryland Live! Casino has played an integral part in developing classes, providing instructors and collaborating on several projects in association with Anne Arundel Community College. One particular area of focus has been the College’s Hotel Culinary Arts and Tourism Institute, where students reap the benefits of the partnership through curriculum enhancements, work-based learning opportunities and scholarships.

Another recent initiative was the implementation of a successful Dealer School, which offered a free, 12-week dealer training course to individuals interested in pursuing a career in the gaming industry. More than 500 students graduated from the course and are now employed as full-time table games dealers at Maryland Live! Casino.

About Maryland Live! Casino
Maryland Live! Casino is conveniently located at the Arundel Mills Mall, halfway between Baltimore and Washington, directly off the Baltimore-Washington Parkway at Arundel Mills Blvd. and Route 100 in Hanover, MD (Anne Arundel County), with easy access off I-95 at Route 100. Open 24/7, the $500+ million Maryland Live! Casino is one of the largest commercial casinos in the country with 122 table games, including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Mini-Baccarat and Pai Gow Poker; 4,337 state-of-the-art slot machines; and two High Limit rooms. Approximately 50 traditional poker tables will be added to the casino floor when a new 2-level, state-of-the-art Poker Room opens Summer 2013. A variety of irresistible dining options, such as Bobby’s Burger Palace, from celebrated chef Bobby Flay; The Cheesecake Factory®; Phillips® Seafood; the Zagat-rated #1 steakhouse The Prime Rib®; the multi-station Live! Buffet; and Noodles, an Asian wok and noodle bar; along with a sizzling nightlife, including live entertainment at Rams Head Center Stage and the unique, interactive R Bar, completes the world-class gaming and entertainment experience. Other first-class amenities include the Shop Live! retail store; a bus lounge, and a secure covered 5,000-space parking garage with free parking and direct elevator access to the casino floor. Maryland Live! Casino is owned and operated by The Cordish Companies.

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About Cordish
The Cordish Companies, now in its fourth generation of family ownership, is an international conglomerate of businesses, including one of the leading gaming, entertainment and real estate development companies in the United States. The company has diverse development expertise with divisions focused on Gaming & Lodging, Entertainment & Mixed-Use, Sports Anchored Districts, Shopping & Lifestyle Retail, Office and Residential. The Cordish Companies also owns and manages a diverse group of operating businesses, ranging from gaming, restaurants/clubs to live music promotion and film/media distribution. The company values itself on the quality of its operations, its long-term relationships, and high level of integrity in all of its endeavors.

The Cordish Companies is the largest and most successful developer of entertainment districts and concepts in the United States. In particular, the company has unparalleled experience in creating and revitalizing high-profile destinations in urban core locations. Many of The Cordish Companies’ projects involve public/private partnerships and are of unique significance to the cities in which they are located. Prime examples are the company’s prominent role in the redevelopment of Baltimore’s world-famous Inner Harbor; Atlantic City, NJ; Hollywood, FL; Charleston, SC; Houston, TX; Louisville, KY; Tampa FL; Kansas City, MO; and Towson, MD.

The Cordish Companies has received the highest possible national awards in its various area of expertise. In real estate, The Cordish Companies has received an unprecedented seven Urban Land Institute Awards of Excellence. www.cordish.com.