LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL PHILADELPHIA RECOGNIZED AS FAVORITE CASINO BY THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER'S 2026 PHILLY FAVORITES AWARDS
PHILADELPHIA (MAY 17, 2026) – Philly has spoken and named Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia the "Philly Favorite" Casino in The Philadelphia Inquirer's 2026 Philly Favorites Awards.
The annual reader-voted survey honors excellence in the Philadelphia community across a variety of categories spanning hotels and casinos, bars and restaurants, shopping, things to do, and more. Over 468,000 votes were cast from Philadelphians to recognize their favorite local places, eateries, and businesses.
Live! Philadelphia received top honors, taking home Gold Awards for Favorite Casino, Favorite Resort, Favorite Table Games, Favorite Poker Room, and Favorite Sports Book, and a Silver Award for Favorite Playing Slots.
Located in the heart of Philadelphia's Stadium District, attracting over 7 million annual visitors 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 nearly 2,000 slots and electronic table games, 135 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. An award-winning, 208-room luxury hotel and more than 15,500 square feet of customizable meeting and event space at the Live! Event Center make Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia the region's premier gaming, dining and entertainment destination.
“Receiving this recognition from the readers of The Philadelphia Inquirer is a true honor,” said Jake Joyce, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. “Being named a 'Philly Favorite' across five categories reflects the incredible community we’ve built, and we’re grateful to our guests for their votes and our team members whose dedication makes experiences like this possible.”
The recognition comes at a particularly exciting time for Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, as the property is celebrating its 5th Anniversary with a series of enhancements designed to elevate the guest experience.
The iconic 10th Street Food Hall and The Prime Rib’s Library Bar are undergoing exciting renovations, and Live! recently announced a property-wide culinary partnership with celebrated chef Jet Tila, curating a specialty menu for Luk Fu.
The summer ahead is equally as monumental for the city itself, as Philadelphia is set to host FIFA World Cup 2026 matches and welcome baseball fans from across the country for MLB All-Star Week, all while marking its own historic 250th anniversary. As Philadelphia's most exciting season in years takes shape, Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia will be at the center of it all.
Visit LiveCH.com/Philadelphia for more information.
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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 Steak Dinner 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
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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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