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Final Beam Installed at Hanover Casino
Politicians, developers celebrated the year since Maryland Live! began construction.
Maryland lawmakers joined developers at Arundel Mills on Feb. 15 for a ceremony marking the completion of Maryland Live!
The casino in Hanover is scheduled to open in summer 2012, pending approval by the Maryland State Lottery Agency, which officials anticipated would occur in May.
The first 1,000 slot machines arrived this week. The casino and entertainment complex will eventually include 4,750 slot machines on 12 acres.
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It will be the largest slots parlor in the state, according to the Baltimore Business Journal.
"We are currently installing interior finishes, actively hiring new employees, and look forward to our scheduled opening this June,” said Joe Weinberg, a partner with The Cordish Companies, the main developer of Maryland Live!
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Ron Norton, the casino's general manager, said the interior construction is well on its way and deals with restaurants and retailers may be announced as soon as next week.
Officials spoke Wednesday during a gathering to recognize the first anniversary of the start of construction and to honor the 2,500 contractors who had worked on the project thus far.
Anne Arundel County Executive John R. Leopold and Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown were in attendance.
"This state-of-the-art entertainment center will bring more jobs to our communities and spur meaningful growth in Maryland's economy," said Brown.
In January, Maryland Live! opened an employment center in Hanover to fill approximately 1,500 positions.
According to a press release, the casino will provide $400 million annually to Maryland schools and contribute $30 million a year for road improvements and other services in Anne Arundel County.
The Feb. 15 event also featured a “topping out” ceremony, in which one of the final pieces of steel was put in place.
“Now we’re on a countdown,” said David Cordish, president and chairman of The Cordish Companies. “Save your money, because we want you to spend it here.”
Odenton Patch editor Tim Lemke and Elkridge Patch editor Elizabeth Janney contributed to this article.
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