THE CORDISH COMPANIES’ LIVE! CASINOS & HOTELS EARN TOP HONORS FOR EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALITY, DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT IN CASINO PLAYER MAGAZINE’S 2026 BEST OF DINING & NIGHTLIFE AWARDS
Live! Locations in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Louisiana Receive
“Best Overall Dining," “Best Overall Entertainment” and “Best Overall Service” Awards
in their Respective Markets in Annual Reader Voted Survey
BALTIMORE (July 6, 2026) – The Cordish Companies’ Live! Casinos & Hotels in Maryland, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Louisiana earned a total of 40 first-place awards for excellence in dining, nightlife, entertainment and hospitality from Casino Player Magazine’s 2026 BEST OF DINING AND NIGHTLIFE AWARDS, the prestigious, reader-voted awards recognizing the ‘best of the best’ in the gaming industry.
Live! Casinos & Hotels in Hanover, Maryland; Philadelphia, PA; and Bossier City, Louisiana were all recognized for Best Overall Dining in their respective states, while Maryland and Philly also received the Best Overall Entertainment distinction. Live! Louisiana was awarded the Best Overall Service honor, sharing it with sister property Live! Casino Pittsburgh, in Westmoreland County, PA.
“We are honored that Live! Casinos and Hotels have once again earned such widespread recognition in Casino Player Magazine’s Best of Dining and Nightlife Awards,” said Suzanne Trout, Chief Marketing Officer at Cordish Gaming Group. “These honors reflect the passion and creativity of our culinary and nightlife teams and underscore our commitment to delivering memorable hospitality experiences at every Live! destination. We look forward to introducing the same caliber of dining, entertainment and service offerings to guests at our new Live! Casino and Hotel in Petersburg, Virginia, opening in 2027.”
The five-time AAA Four-Diamond-rated Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland reinforced its standing as one of the region’s premier dining and entertainment destinations. With an unmatched collection of restaurants, nightlife venues and live entertainment experiences all under one roof, this property continues to deliver something special for every guest. In addition to the top overall awards, Live! Maryland landed 14 first-place honors spread across the property’s impressive collection of restaurants, bars and entertainment venues, including Best Variety of Restaurants; Best Steakhouse and Best Romantic Restaurant, The Prime Rib; Best Asian Restaurant and Best Sushi, Luk Fu; Best Deli, Morty’s Deli; Best Coffee Shop, Luckies; Best Desserts, The Cheesecake Factory; Best Bar, R Bar; Best Sports Bar, Sports & Social; Best Bartenders, David’s Restaurant & Bar; and Best Place to See a Concert, The Hall at Live!.
Live! Casino & Hotel recently celebrated its 5th Anniversary in the South Philadelphia Stadium District and has consistently ranked in the top spot in most major award categories since opening, this year winning 11 first place awards. In addition to the top two overall placements, The Prime Rib was recognized for Best Steakhouse, Best Seafood, and Best Place to Celebrate; Luk Fu, which recently unveiled a new menu of signature specialties from celebrated chef Jet Tila, received the nod for Best Sushi; Best Sports Bar, Best Happy Hour and Best After-Hours
Spot went to Sports & Social; Termini Brothers Bakery received Best Desserts; and the Live! Event Center was voted the Best Place to See a Concert.
Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana came on strong in its first full year of operation, bringing home eight best-in-category awards and taking its place as one of the South’s most exciting and rapidly growing hospitality destinations. Since opening, the property has combined elevated dining, lively nightlife, and Southern hospitality to create a truly unique guest experience. In addition to its overall dining and service awards, the property received Best Steakhouse and Best Romantic Restaurant, The Prime Rib; Best Italian, Ridotto Grand Café; Best Bar, Best Bartenders and Best Place to People Watch, PBR Cowboy Bar.
The latest dining addition at Live! Casino Pittsburgh quickly made a delicious impression on guests. Just weeks after opening its doors, the new Mangia featuring DeLallo earned both the Best New Restaurant and Best Pizza awards! Meanwhile, PBR Cowboy Bar continues to be a high-energy gathering spot where guests can socialize and take in the action, earning multiple honors for its lively atmosphere and standout bar program, including Best Place to People Watch, Best Bar, Best Bartenders, and Best Casino Cocktail Service.
From well-established markets to emerging destinations, The Cordish Companies is dedicated to providing exceptional gaming experiences that connect with guests across the nation. The company's latest expansion into Central Virginia with Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia will bring a transformative $1.4 billion mixed-use resort destination to Petersburg that will set new standards for gaming, hospitality, and entertainment in the Commonwealth.
For more information about all Live! Casino properties, www.VisitLive.com/Casinos
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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 The Library, 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 Skeleton Crew Adventures
Skeleton Crew Adventures is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing transformative healing experiences for veterans and first responders living with Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS). Through research-driven adventure therapy rooted in sailing expeditions, peer support networks, and community-based healing retreats, Skeleton Crew Adventures reconnects participants with nature, purpose, and each other—all at no cost to those who've served. Learn more at SkeletonCrewAdventures.org.
About Cape Horn Tequila
Founded by U.S. Navy veteran Taylor Grieger, Cape Horn Tequila exists to raise awareness for the mental health struggles faced by veterans and first responders—and to fund healing through adventure. Distilled with 100% Blue Weber Agave and no additives, the brand's award-winning portfolio includes Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo expressions. Proceeds support Skeleton Crew Adventures. Learn more at CapeHornTequila.com.
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
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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