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  1. National Harbor is a census-designated place (CDP) in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, located along the Potomac River near the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and just south of Washington. It originated as a 300-acre (1.2 km 2) multi-use waterfront development. The population was 3,788 at the 2010 census.
  2. On December 20, 2013, the Prince George's County casino license was awarded to MGM Resorts International for a casino resort, which opened on December 8, 2016, at National Harbor.

Situated in Prince George's County directly across from Alexandria on the Potomac River waterfront, MGM National Harbor is positioned to attract visitors from Washington and Virginia by road.

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MGM National Harbor
Location National Harbor
Address 101 MGM National Ave
Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745-4731
Opening dateDecember 8, 2016
No. of rooms308
Total gaming space135,000 sq ft (12,500 m2)
Signature attractionsThe Theater at MGM National Harbor
Casino typeLand-based
OwnerMGM Growth Properties
Operating license holderMGM Resorts International
WebsiteCasino Website

The MGM National Harbor is a US$1.4 billion resort in the Oxon Hillcensus-designated place (CDP) in unincorporated Prince George's County, Maryland.[1] The resort opened on December 8, 2016,[2] and is owned by MGM Growth Properties and operated by MGM Resorts International.[3][4][5]

History[edit]

MGM Resorts International received a license in December 2013 to develop a US$925 million resort (later increased to US$1.2 billion[4][5]) in National Harbor.[3][5] The company received the license after competing with bids from Penn National Gaming to develop a US$700 million facility at its Rosecroft Raceway and Greenwood Racing to develop a US$761 million facility near Maryland Route 210.[5]

Construction on MGM National Harbor began in April 2014, and opened on December 8, 2016.[2][4]

MBE participation[edit]

In April 2015, the MGM casino was sued by a group of Prince George’s County businesses[6] who claimed the casino didn't comply with minority business enterprise (MBE) contracting standards.[7][8]

Child electric shock[edit]

On June 26, 2018 a seven-year-old girl suffered traumatic brain injury while visiting the casino. Due to a faulty installation of a device meant to control the electrical flow to the rail lighting, Zynae Green suffered an electric shock and was left wheelchair bound. Despite the family's pleas for help, MGM security did not initiate resuscitation, MGM stating 'the guards followed protocol responding to the incident and determined that Zynae was breathing and did not need CPR'. Prince George's County Police Officers started resuscitation upon arrival. The incident prompted an FBI investigation and the family has not been compensated more than a year after the incident.[9]

Cheating[edit]

In 2019, a baccarat dealer who worked at the casino was sentenced to 18 months in prison for a cheating scheme. Ming Zhang showed his co-conspirators cards before they were dealt, who split the winnings with him.[10]

Boxing death[edit]

Russian boxer Maxim Dadashev died on July 23, 2019, from injuries suffered during a July 19 boxing match at the Theater at MGM National Harbor.[11]

Robbery of winners[edit]

In 2020, two winners were robbed of more than $40,000 in winnings after leaving the casino and shot during the crime. The victims were followed by the assailants from the casino and robbed in Woodbridge, Virginia, where one of them lived and the other was shot. [12]

Design[edit]

The white exterior of the building is in keeping with the marble used in many of the buildings in Washington DC. The organization of the casino is along a central axis, similar to the arrangement for the National Mall.[13] The design was provided by HKS, Inc. while the architect of record for the project is SmithGroupJJR.[14]

Features[edit]

MGM National Harbor includes a 23-story hotel with 308 rooms, 135,000 square feet (12,500 m2) in gaming space, retail space, a spa, seven restaurants, a 3,000-seat theater with seven VIP suites, 27,000 square feet (2,500 m2) of meeting and event space, and a parking garage for 4,800 cars.[3][4]

The resort's public spaces feature a permanent collection of art inspired by the Washington metropolitan area and developed in collaboration with Prince George's County Arts and Humanities Council, Atlantic Arts, and RareCulture.[15][16] Artists, sculptors, and photographers featured in the collection include Alice Aycock, Charles Hinman, Chul Hyun Ahn, John Safer, Liao Yibai, Margaret Boozer, Martha Jackson Jarvis, Sam Gilliam, and Terry O'Neill.[15][16] The west entrance to the facility features a 25-by-15-foot (7.6 m × 4.6 m) iron archway composed of 'found objects' such as farming tools, children's toys, wheels and axes designed by Bob Dylan.[17]

Events[edit]

On December 18, 2016, the 66th edition of the Miss World pageant was held at the resort theatre.[18]

Since 2017, American singer and actress, Cher, has been performing her Classic Cher concert residency at The Theater at MGM National Harbor.[19]

On July 12 and 13, 2018, Britney Spears performed two concerts as part of her Piece of Me Tour.[20]

On September 30, 2018, Christina Aguilera performed a concert as part of her Liberation Tour.[21]

On March 31, 2019, Mariah Carey performed a concert as a part of her Caution World Tour.[22]

See also[edit]

External links[edit]

  • Official website

References[edit]

  1. ^'2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP (INDEX): Oxon Hill CDP, MD'(PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  2. ^ abhttp://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article91376.html
  3. ^ abcLazo, Luz (April 20, 2014). 'Work begins at MGM National Harbor site as Pr. George's fast-tracks application process'. Washington Post. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  4. ^ abcd'MGM National Harbor Casino Set to Open in 2016'. CBS DC. Associated Press. March 25, 2015. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  5. ^ abcdBarker, Jeff (May 4, 2015). 'Giant MGM National Harbor casino is looking beyond Maryland'. The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  6. ^Kirkwood, Lauren. 'RICO suit: MGM casino construction shut out minority businesses'. Maryland Daily Record. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
  7. ^'MGM: Nearly 1/3 of contracting firms in casino project are minority-owned'. Washington Post. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
  8. ^Sykes, Michael. 'Business owners claim MGM broke promise'. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
  9. ^Alexander, Keith (July 8, 2019). 'A child touched an electrified railing at MGM National Harbor resort, and lives changed'. Washington Post. Washington DC. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
  10. ^Bui, Lynh (December 6, 2019). 'Former Md. casino dealer sentenced to 18 months in $1 million cheating scheme, federal prosecutors said'. Washington Post. Washington DC. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
  11. ^'Russian boxer dies of injuries suffered in bout at Maryland casino'. The Washington Post. July 23, 2019.
  12. ^Jouvenal, Justin (March 3, 2020). 'Man is shot during robbery of more than $40,000 in casino winnings, according to search warrant'. Washington Post. Washington DC. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  13. ^Symone Garvett (December 8, 2016). 'MGM National Harbor - HKS Architects'. architectmagazine.com. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  14. ^'MGM National Harbor Resort'. www.smithgroupjjr.com/. smithgroupjjr. December 7, 2016. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  15. ^ abMGM National Harbor (February 25, 2016). 'MGM National Harbor to Feature Permanent Art Collection Inspired by Capital Region's Rich Heritage'. Yahoo Finance (Press release). PR Newswire. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  16. ^ abMary Ann Barton (February 26, 2016). 'Regional Art to Be Showcased at MGM National Harbor'. Old Town Alexandria, VA Patch. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  17. ^Drew Hansen (September 7, 2016). 'MGM National Harbor's gatemaker? The one and only Bob Dylan'. Washington Business Journal. Washington Business Journal. Retrieved September 7, 2016.
  18. ^MGM National Harbor. ''Miss World 2016 To Be Held At The Theater at MGM National Harbor''. MGM National Harbor Newsroom. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  19. ^MGM National Harbor (March 19, 2018). ''World-Renowned Icon Cher Announces Additional 'CLASSIC CHER' Dates in 2018 at Park Theater at Monte Carlo in Las Vegas and The Theater at MGM National Harbor''. MGM National Harbor Newsroom.
  20. ^'Britney Spears'. Live Nation Entertainment. January 22, 2018.
  21. ^http://newsroom.mgmresorts.com/grammy-award-winning-superstar-christina-aguilera-announces-performance-with-special-guest-big-boy-at-theater-at-mgm-national-harbor-sunday-sept-30.htm.Missing or empty title= (help)
  22. ^'Mariah Carey World Tour'. livenation.com. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
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Crown of Beauty Theatre
Sanya, China (2015)		Miss World
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Prince George’s County native to lead policy and government relations strategy for Maryland’s new destination resort casino

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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (JANUARY 11, 2017) – MGM National Harbor, the new luxury destination resort casino, has named Kerry Russell Watson, Jr. as Vice President of Government Affairs. Mr. Watson joined the company on January 2 to oversee government relations with state and local elected officials in Maryland, and to manage the legislative agenda in the state for parent company MGM Resorts International [NYSE: MGM].
With this appointment, MGM National Harbor further strengthens its senior management team, and deepens its commitment to hiring talented leaders with roots in Prince George’s County. Mr. Watson has spent 10 years in government affairs positions, and has cultivated diverse experience across the public and private sector. Throughout his career, he has been well regarded as a senior advisor and effective strategist, policymaker and relationship builder with elected officials, constituents and organizations.Mgm Casino Prince George
“We are pleased to have such a seasoned government affairs expert join the MGM team. Kerry has dedicated many years to being a successful collaborator within and on behalf of the County, and we are confident that his talents will serve our organization well,” said Michael Pappas, Vice President and General Counsel, MGM National Harbor.

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Mr. Watson recently served as a Government Relations Consultant at Alexander & Cleaver. Previously, he had a distinguished career of more than 20 years working in government and law enforcement in Prince George’s County, Md. including as a Senior Advisor in the County Executive’s Office, Executive Board Officer and 2nd Vice President for the Fraternal Order of Police and serving as an officer and training instructor in the Police Department.
Mr. Watson has maintained lifelong ties to the community, and proudly has been a part of its evolution by championing economic development and community engagement. Since 2015, he has served on the Advisory Board of Path to Greatness, Inc., a local charitable organization that supports nonprofits by inspiring citizens to engage in volunteerism and philanthropy. He graduated from University of Maryland University College. Mr. Watson is passionate about enjoying time with his family and capturing the beauty of the Capital Region through photography.
For more information and photographs of MGM National Harbor, please visit newsroom.mgmnationalharbor.com.

Media Contact:
Suzette Meade
mediarelations@mgmnationalharbor.com
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About MGM National Harbor:
The newest addition to the MGM Resorts International portfolio, MGM National Harbor’s unrivaled setting offers stunning panoramic views of the eastern shore of the Potomac River in Maryland. The $1.4 billion resort sits a short distance from Washington, D.C. to the north and historic sites, including George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate across the river in Virginia. The 24-story, 308-room resort will feature premier amenities and experiences for locals as well as visitors from around the world including a dynamic casino with over 125,000 square feet of space that includes slots, table games and poker; a world-class spa and salon; an entertainment theater with flexible seating for up to 3,000; high-end branded retail; 50,000 square feet of meeting space; and restaurants from renowned local, national and international chefs.
CountyAbout MGM Resorts International:

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MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is one of the world’s leading global hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of destination resort brands including Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage. The Company is in the process of developing MGM National Harbor in Maryland and MGM Springfield in Massachusetts. MGM Resorts controls, and holds a 76 percent economic interest in the operating partnership of MGM Growth Properties LLC (NYSE: MGP), a premier triple-net lease real estate investment trust engaged in the acquisition, ownership and leasing of large-scale destination entertainment and leisure resorts. The Company also owns 56 percent of MGM China Holdings Limited (HK: 2282), which owns the MGM Macau resort and casino and is developing a gaming resort in Cotai, and 50 percent of CityCenter in Las Vegas, which features ARIA Resort & Casino. MGM Resorts is named among FORTUNE® Magazine’s 2016 list of World’s Most Admired Companies®. For more information about MGM Resorts International, visit the Company’s website at www.mgmresorts.com.

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