Strictly Slots December 2022

The Best of Slots 2022

Best Overall Casino: Live! Casino Hotel Maryland

T he Maryland casino market is growing and offers gamblers some excellent gaming options. The Hollywood Casino in Perryville became the first casino to open in 2010. That was followed by Horseshoe Casino Baltimore, Ocean Downs racetrack in Berlin, Live! Casino Hotel in Hanover, Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Flintstone, and the latest entry in the region, MGM National Harbor. Sports bettors can also now legally place wagers in the market as of 2021. The top three casinos from 2021 repeat this year in the exact same positions as last year. Live! Casino Hotel repeats as Best Overall Casino. The property serves the Baltimore area with more than 4,200 slot and video poker options. Live! took top marks for Best Variety of Slots, Best Progressive Slots, Best Video Poker, Best Penny Slots, Best Quarter Slots, Best Dollar Slots, Best High-End Slot Area, Best Slot Club, Best Slot Club Promotions, and Best Customer Service. Rocky Gap Casino Resort retains the silver medal position from last year. The luxury resort is located in northwest Maryland, near Cumberland and the West Virginia border. Gamblers can also easily check out Rocky Gap State Park and Green Ridge State Forest. The 200-room hotel has earned AAA Four Diamond status and the property boasts a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. The casino was recognized for Best Reel Slots, Best Video Slots, Best Nickel Slots, Best 50-Cent Slots, Casino Where You Feel Luckiest, Best Comps, Best Players Club Lounge, Best Hosts, Friendliest Casino, and Best Non-Smoking Casino/Area. MGM National Harbor returns for the bronze again in 2022. Located in National Harbor, MD, the property sits on 23 acres just north of the city’s waterfront district. Conveniently located just 10 miles from Washington, D.C., the casino is a prime spot to play with 3,300 slot machines, 120 table games and a 39-table poker room. With a 308-room luxury hotel, 3,000 seat theater and more, MGM National Harbor offers a bit of everything. The MGM earned Best $5+ Slots, Best VIP Service, and Best Casino Cocktail Service. MARYLAND

Best Overall Casino ❶ Live! Casino Hotel Maryland ❷ Rocky Gap Casino Resort ❸ MGM National Harbor Best Reel Slots ❶ Rocky Gap Casino Resort ❷ MGM National Harbor ❸ Live! Casino Hotel Maryland Best Video Slots ❶ Rocky Gap Casino Resort ❷ MGM National Harbor ❸ Live! Casino Hotel Maryland Best Progressive Slots ❶ Live! Casino Hotel Maryland ❷ Rocky Gap Casino Resort ❸ Horseshoe Baltimore Best Video Poker ❶ Live! Casino Hotel Maryland ❷ Rocky Gap Casino Resort ❸ Horseshoe Baltimore

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