Horseshoe Casino Baltimore sits at 1525 Russell Street on the city's south side, a few minutes from M&T Bank Stadium, Oriole Park at Camden Yards and the Inner Harbor. It rates 3.8 from around 10,600 Google reviewers.
It opened on August 26, 2014, in the city itself rather than out in the suburbs. CBAC Gaming owns it, and Caesars manages it, so the property runs under the Caesars Rewards program and the Horseshoe brand.
Setting expectations
Horseshoe is a straightforward city casino. It has a 122,000-square-foot gaming floor, and it is built for locals and for visitors who are already downtown for a game or a night out.
It is positioned as a city casino rather than a destination resort, so expect a day or evening trip rather than a weekend stay. Its 3.8 Google rating is middling for the state, and reviews tend to focus on familiar casino complaints, such as crowds and a busy floor on game days, rather than any single issue. Plenty of visitors come back for the location, the food and the poker room.
What's on the floor
Slots. A large slot floor with video slots and electronic table games. The casino's own materials have described it as having well over a thousand machines.
Tables. Blackjack, roulette, craps, baccarat and carnival poker games, with a mix of table limits depending on the time of day.
Poker. Horseshoe has a World Series of Poker-branded poker room, and it hosted a WSOP Circuit event in the winter of 2026. Check the room's schedule before you plan around a specific game.
Sports betting. There is a retail sportsbook on the property. If sports are the reason for your visit, remember that Ravens and Orioles game days make the whole area busier.
Dining
- Baltimore Marketplace — a 20,000-square-foot food area with local-style counters for quick meals.
- 14forty — a bar with a 24-hour liquor license.
- Several other bars and lounges across the floor.
Because restaurants at casinos change often, confirm which ones are open before you plan a dinner around one.
Tips before you go
You must be 21 to gamble at Horseshoe Casino Baltimore.
Check the sports calendar. When the Ravens or Orioles are playing at the stadiums nearby, parking and traffic around Russell Street get heavy, and the casino is much busier before and after games.
Go on a weeknight for space. The floor is easier to move around in on a Tuesday evening than on a Saturday.
Join Caesars Rewards. It is the loyalty program used across Caesars properties and it is the program used at Horseshoe.
If you are heading to the Inner Harbor afterward, consider a rideshare instead of a second parking search. The harbor is only a short ride from the casino.
Getting there
The casino is next to I-95 and I-395, on the south side of downtown Baltimore, close to the stadium complex. From the Washington area, expect about 45 minutes to an hour by car depending on traffic.
Without a car, rideshare from the Inner Harbor or downtown is the simplest option. On game days, expect surge pricing and slower pickups near the stadiums.
Who it suits
Horseshoe suits Baltimore locals, anyone already downtown, poker players who want a WSOP-branded room, and visitors combining a casino stop with a ballgame or a night at the Inner Harbor. The location is the main selling point.
It is a weaker fit if you want a hotel on the property or a destination resort with a long list of upscale restaurants. For those, Live! and MGM are the better choices. Horseshoe is the one to pick when the city location, the food counters and the poker room are the draw.
Nearby
Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland in Hanover is about 20 minutes away and has a hotel on site. MGM National Harbor is the other major resort in the region.
For every venue in the state, see all Maryland in-person casinos.
FAQ
Who owns Horseshoe Casino Baltimore?
CBAC Gaming owns it, and Caesars manages the property.
Does Horseshoe Casino Baltimore have a poker room?
Yes. It is a WSOP-branded room, and the casino has hosted World Series of Poker Circuit events.
Is Horseshoe Casino Baltimore close to the stadiums?
Yes. It is a few minutes from M&T Bank Stadium and Oriole Park at Camden Yards, so game days bring extra traffic.
When did Horseshoe Casino Baltimore open?
August 26, 2014.
How old do you have to be to gamble at Horseshoe Baltimore?
21, the same as every casino in Maryland.
Where is Horseshoe Casino Baltimore?
At 1525 Russell Street in Baltimore, near M&T Bank Stadium and Camden Yards.
Rather play from home? See our Maryland sweepstakes casino reviews.
Details checked against the venue's announcements and recent local reporting. Hours, restaurants and games change, so confirm before you go.
