The MGM National Harbor Casino Hotel, just 'cross the Potomac River from Alexandria, Virginia, opened on Thursday night.
The gaming facility was packed to capacity within an hour:
"OXON HILL, Md. — Maryland’s new era of casino gaming got off to a rousing start Thursday as thousands of people jammed the $1.4 billion MGM National Harbor when the doors opened a half-hour ahead of schedule.
By midnight, security officers stopped letting people in at some entrances because of the crowd."
Ref: Las Vegas Review Journal
The obligatory East Coast Fight Night was held. Spectators praised the pugilists enthusiasm but noted a lack of polished boxing skills.
And immediately subsequent to celebrating the Grand Opening, Prince George's County liquor board chairman was charged with DUI on his way home.
Ref: Fox5 - DC
All in all, . . . a most auspicious event.
The gaming facility was packed to capacity within an hour:
"OXON HILL, Md. — Maryland’s new era of casino gaming got off to a rousing start Thursday as thousands of people jammed the $1.4 billion MGM National Harbor when the doors opened a half-hour ahead of schedule.
By midnight, security officers stopped letting people in at some entrances because of the crowd."
Ref: Las Vegas Review Journal
The obligatory East Coast Fight Night was held. Spectators praised the pugilists enthusiasm but noted a lack of polished boxing skills.
And immediately subsequent to celebrating the Grand Opening, Prince George's County liquor board chairman was charged with DUI on his way home.
Ref: Fox5 - DC
All in all, . . . a most auspicious event.
