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Inside Gaming: Maryland Live! Rebrands, Steps Up Competition With MGM

This week's installment of Inside Gaming provides an update on the construction of the hotel adjoining the Maryland Live! casino (and its rebranding), tells of explosive allegations of improprieties by a Melbourne casino, and shares news of another professional sports franchise coming to Las Vegas.

Live! Casino & Hotel in Maryland Responds to Competition

Those present at the World Poker Tour's recent stop at the Maryland Live! Casino no doubt noticed the significant construction happening nearby as work continues on a new adjoining 310-room hotel.

While construction on the hotel isn't due to complete until early next year, on Tuesday a "topping-off" ceremony commemorated the final steel beam being placed, with the occasion marked as well by a rebranding of the facility as Live!