It seems like every state now has some form of gambling or sports betting. After all, for the longest, Atlantic City on the East Coast and Las Vegas on the west coast had a monopoly on casinos and gambling. With sports betting becoming increasingly popular, many states decided to get in on the action. On the East coast, about every state on the Eastern Seaboard has some form of gambling, i.e., sports betting, casinos, or both. West Virginia, Delaware, Washington, DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York, to name a few. I’m sure other states have followed suit. I don’t know about it.
In Maryland, where I live, there are four casinos, three within a 50mile radius of each other. Mayland Live is one of the three that is in proximity to the others. I remember the Grand Opening. I was excited and wanted to go then; instead, I ended up going a week later. Like anything new, there’s a part of you that wants to be there, the excitement of it. Naturally, when I read a casino in Philadelphia was opening, I wanted to be there. What drew me was that it was another “Live” opening—Philly Live Casino and hotel, same as Maryland. Location, location, the area was perfect.
Located in South Philadelphia, Live casino sits directly across from the baseball stadium (literally right across the street); though not as large as Maryland, they have a section where you can sit and watch the games and bet. Almost set up like a theatre, the seating area is away from the bar, which I find admirable. Bars seem too noisy; if you’re a sports fan and watching the game, you don’t want to hear a slew of conversations. Close enough where you can grab a drink without missing plays of the games, yet far enough not to be part of the bar scene. If you like the bar scene, you’re in luck; there’s plenty around.
Bottom line, Philly Live is perfect for the sports buff; even if you’re not a sports fan and want to enjoy some casino action, this will do the job.