HANOVER, Md. (CBSDC/AP) — The doors to Maryland’s largest casino will swing open for business at 10 p.m.

Maryland Live! opened Wednesday night next to the Arundel Mills Mall in Hanover.

The Maryland State Highway Administration is advising drivers to expect a high volume of traffic along Maryland Route 100 and Route 295 through this weekend because of the opening.

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The casino will have about 3,200 slot machines on opening night. Another 1,550 slot machines are set to be added in a second phase between July and October.

The casino is also home to five new restaurants.

Once the ribbons have been cut, Maryland Live! Casino will be open Sunday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m. and Friday and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 a.m. Casino guests must be 21 years of age or older.

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