New Casino-Hotel Opens In South Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — Those looking to gamble and spend the night in Philadelphia have a new spot that checks those boxes.

South Philadelphia's newest attraction opened Thursday with Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia now offering gaming, entertainment, lodging and more.

Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia is a 510,000-square-foot, multi-level facility, that features more than 2,100 slot machines, 121 live action table games, and a dedicated 29 table poker room, as well as FanDuel Sportsbook.

As for the hotel aspect, Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia features a 12-story, 208-room hotel and a six room, 15,000 square foot Event Center.

Dining options are plentiful as well and includes burger and taco spot from celebrity chef Guy Fieri.

Restaurants include the Prime Rib, Luk Fu, Sports & Social Philly, Sang Kee Noodle Bar & Kitchen, and Termini Brothers Bakery, Guy’s Burger Joint, Guy Fieri’s Taco Joint, Morty’s Deli, and Luckie’s Liquor.

"Our Team Members are ready to welcome the Philadelphia region to experience the world-class gaming and entertainment destination we have created, in a fun and safe manner," said Joe Billhimer, Executive Vice President, Cordish Gaming Group. "Live! is the casino Philly has been waiting for and deserves, so we’re making it a priority to expand our grand opening festivities to ensure everyone can go Live! safely."

The facility developed a comprehensive "Play It Safe" plan that focuses on mask usage, temperature checks, social distancing, and repeated cleaning of high-traffic areas, slot machines and table game equipment.

The full plan can be found online here.

Reservations can be made by calling 888-472-5483 or booked online here.

Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia is located at 900 Packer Ave. in Philadelphia