THE CORDISH COMPANIES’ LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL PHILADELPHIA NAMED BEST OVERALL GAMING RESORT IN PENNSYLVANIA IN CASINO PLAYER MAGAZINE’S “2026 BEST OF GAMING AWARDS”
Property Sweeps Most Major Categories with Additional Wins for BEST CASINO,
BEST HOTEL, BEST PLAYERS CLUB and More in the Annual Reader-Voted Survey
PHILADELPHIA (August 18, 2026) – The Cordish Companies’ Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia has been named Best Overall Gaming Resort in Pennsylvania by Casino Player Magazine’s 2026 BEST OF GAMING AWARDS, the prestigious, reader-voted survey that spotlights the premier properties, games, and service across the casino industry.
Live! Philadelphia received 31 awards, including 19 first place wins in most of the major categories such as Best Hotel, Best Casino and Best Players Club reflecting the range and quality of gaming, entertainment and accommodations at the South Philadelphia destination. Located in the heart of the Stadium District, with the action of live sports and concerts just steps away, Live! adds to the area’s palpable energy and features a gaming floor with over 2,000 slots and electronic table games, 134 live-action table games, a dedicated poker room and a FanDuel® Sportsbook and Lounge centered around a 52-foot big screen playing the biggest games in sports year-round. The casino is attached to the award-winning 208-room luxury Live! Hotel.
“Being recognized again by Casino Player Magazine readers as Pennsylvania’s leading gaming destination is especially meaningful because our guests know the Live! Philadelphia experience best,” said Jake Joyce, Senior Vice President of Marketing of Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. “These awards reflect our team members’ daily commitment to delivering a world-class experience across our casino, hotel, restaurants and entertainment venues, and they inspire us to keep raising the bar for every guest.”
The expansive gaming floor at Live! Casino took home the top awards for Best Blackjack, Best Craps, Best Roulette, Best Keno, Best Video Slots, Best Betting Options, Best Prop Bets and Best High Limit Room. Live! Table Games Dealers were also named Pennsylvania’s Best Dealers, a recognition that comes as the property launches a free, six-week Dealer School program. Open to adults 18 and older, the program teaches the skills needed to begin a gaming career and potentially join Live! Philadelphia’s award-winning dealer team. Interested candidates can learn more and apply at Livech.com/Philadelphia.
The Live! Rewards® customer loyalty program was recognized once again as the Best Players Club in the state. The program, which is free to join, connects members to exclusive promotions and benefits across the Live! Casino portfolio and gives members more ways to shape each visit around the experiences and rewards that matter most to them. Live! Philadelphia was also awarded the top spots for Best Hosts and Best Comps.
The 208-room luxury Live! Hotel earned Best Hotel and Best Hotel Staff honors. Casino Player Readers also recognized its more than 30 suites, featuring spacious living areas, 65-inch Ultra HD TVs and luxury amenities as the Best Suites in the State, while its Deluxe King and Queen Rooms, with expansive marble bathrooms and premium linens, were recognized as Best Rooms. Live! was also awarded the title of Favorite Casino Resort for a Staycation.
For more information and reservations, visit LiveCH.com/Philadelphia or follow @livecasinophl on X, Facebook and Instagram.
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About Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia
Voted Best Overall Gaming Resort and Best Overall in Dining and Entertainment in PA by Casino Player Magazine, Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia is a one-stop destination in South Philly’s Stadium District to enjoy the fast-paced action of four major professional sports teams, memorable entertainment, premier dining, upscale accommodations, and world-class gaming. Conveniently located off I-95 and I-76, the facility features more than 200 luxury hotel rooms, a FanDuel® Sportsbook and Lounge, approximately 2,000 slots, and more than 130 table games, including a dedicated poker room. Award-winning dining and entertainment options include The Prime Rib®, named Best South Philly Steakhouse by Philadelphia Magazine; Luk Fu, serving authentic Asian cuisine; Sports & Social Philly, a one-of-a-kind sports restaurant, gaming venue and social lounge; the 10th Street Market, a unique food hall featuring a taste of classic Philly favorites like Geno’s Steaks, Lorenzo and Sons Pizza, and Termini Bros. Bakery; plus Luckie’s Liquor. A spirited nightlife scene at Center Bar and R Bar rounds out the Live! experience. The Live! Event Center offers more than 15,500 square feet of customizable meeting and event space with ample, secure parking. Guests can also PlayLive.com, a real money wagering online casino in the Commonwealth of PA. Live! Casino & Hotel is owned and managed by Stadium Casino RE, LLC, an affiliate of The Cordish Companies, the premier developer of Live! dining, entertainment, gaming, hotel and sports-anchored destinations in the country. For reservations, call 1-833-472-5483 or visit LiveCH.com/Philadelphia. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram @livecasinophl
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; Entertainment Districts; Sports-Anchored Developments; Gaming; Hotels; Residential Properties; Restaurants; International Development; Coworking Spaces; and Private Equity. 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. The Cordish Companies has developed and operates highly acclaimed dining, entertainment and hospitality destinations throughout the United States, many falling under The Cordish Companies’ Live! Brand, highly regarded as one of the premier entertainment brands in the country. In gaming, The Cordish Companies has developed among the most successful casino hotel resorts in the world including the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa and Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland. Welcoming over 55 million visitors per year, these developments are among the highest profile dining, entertainment, gaming, hotel and sports-anchored destinations in the country. 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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