Casino at Ocean Downs Grand Opening Scheduled for January 4, 2011
BERLIN, MD, Dec. 9, 2010-As of January 4, 2011, the games are on at The Casino at Ocean Downs! That Tuesday, Governor Martin O'Malley and several state and local dignitaries will participate in a "ribbon-cutting ceremony" to help inaugurate the $45 million gaming facility in the heart of Maryland's beach resort community.
The casino features more than 700 video lottery terminals (slot machines), nearly 34,000 square feet of gaming space and new food and beverage offerings.
"The Location Commission is thrilled with the announced opening of the slots facility at Ocean Downs," said commission chairman Donald C. Fry. "We were impressed with the plans for the site and are confident that this world-class entertainment facility will be a tremendous asset to the Eastern Shore and the entire state of Maryland."
Providing an exceptional customer experience will be a top priority for the Casino at Ocean Downs. More than 200 new employees, most who live in the areas around the Casino at Ocean Downs, have been hired and trained in anticipation of the opening day.
"Our team is energized and ready to provide our guests with a fun and memorable gaming experience," said Joe Cavilla, general manager of the Casino at Ocean Downs.
The casino's Maryland Lottery Controlled Demonstration will be held on December 29. Nearly 1,000 American Legion members have been invited to the private event to test the slots and try out the customer service skills of the casino staff.
"The January 4 opening is a testament to the dedication of our construction teams and all the people working to bring this gaming experience to the people of Maryland," Ocean Enterprise 589 LLC President William M. Rickman Jr. said "We ran into some challenging construction delays-some bad weather at bad times, for example-that threatened to push back our opening. Thanks to the nearly non-stop work of our construction teams, we are able to open very close to our target date, and- most import-we have not compromised on quality to do so. Our guests will see that from the moment they hit the casino floor."
About the Casino at Ocean Downs:
The Casino at Ocean Downs offers a premier entertainment facility in the heart of Maryland's beach resort community with more than 700 slot machines and live seasonal harness racing.
Ocean Downs Racetrack is entering its 62nd consecutive year of exciting night racing and continues to draw some of the biggest audiences for harness racing in the U.S.
For more information, visit www.oceandowns.com.
