National harbor mgm casino

MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD | | MGM National Harbor

MGM National Harbor is a massive casino in Maryland just east of Washington, DC. We spent an entire day at the property, where we met a friend and had lunch, played slots, and then some blackjack. Much of this was in the high-limit salon. 

There are about table games and 3, slots at MGM National Harbor, a sportsbook, and a poker room. The venue also has a massive convention center with rooms dedicated to other MGM Resorts properties, including Aria and Bellagio.

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MGM National Harbor Casino

Most common table games are dealt at MGM National Harbor. This includes blackjack, craps, double zero roulette, triple zero roulette, Pontoon, Casino War, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, baccarat, pai gow poker, and Ultimate Texas Hold’em. The limits were $10 for most table games earlier in the day. This went to $15 and $25 as busy evening hours arrived. The blackjack tables started at $ Craps was $50 at night. Baccarat and pai gow went up to $ 

It took $25 to get a blackjack game at MGM National Harbor. These tables had continuous-shuffle machines. It took at least $50 to get a six-deck-shoe game. These tables hit on soft 17, and allow surrendering and re-splitting aces. The minimum blackjack bet in the high-limit salon was $ These tables have the same rules, except they stand on all 17’s. 

Baccarat was also dealt in the salon. It started at $, though most tables started at $ to $ 

There are some electronic double zero roulette machines. These start at $1. 

MGM National Harbor video poker

The video poker at MGM National Harbor is better than I was expecting. Most of it is upstairs. 

We found 9/6 Double Double Bonus at $1 and $2 3/5/play machines. Single-line 9/5 Double Double Bonus starts at the quarter denomination. The typical menu of video poker games is available at quarter, dollar, and two-dollar denominations. This includes the Bonus Poker family, Deuces Wild, and Joker Poker. 

There are some $1-and-up 99% games upstairs. The titles include 15/9 Deuces Wild, 9/7/5 Double Bonus, 9/6 Double Double Bonus, and 8/6 Bonus Poker Deluxe. The denominations are $1, $2, and $5.

There were a few banks of video poker variants. The common games were play, Super Times Pay, and Powerhouse Poker. The typical denominations are nickel, dime, and quarter. 

There were few video poker machines at MGM National Harbor’s high-limit area, however. The best game there that I found was $5, $10, $25, and $50 9/5 Double Double Bonus.  The $1 and $2 Ultimate X machine also has that pay table. 

MGM National Harbor poker room

There are 37 tables at the MGM National Harbor poker room. It is open 24 hours a day. 

The main cash games at MGM National Harbor are 1/3 no-limit Texas hold’em with a $ to $ buy-in, 1/2 five-card Omaha with a $ to $ buy-in, and 2/5 no-limit hold’em with a $ to $1, buy-in. There may also be mixed games and 4/8 limit hold’em, depending on player traffic. 

There are daily poker tournaments at MGM National Harbor. The game is no-limit Texas hold’em. 

MGM National Harbor poker room details

MGM Rewards players club

The MGM Rewards players club is used at MGM National Harbor. Points are earned based on the theoretical house edge. Read more in our MGM Rewards players club review.

BetMGM Sportsbook

BetMGM has a sportsbook at MGM National Harbor. It opens at 11am daily and includes a lounge and viewing area. Sports betting kiosks are also located at the TAP Sports Bar and on the second level of the casino.

MGM National Harbor race book

Located on the second level, The Race Book features 21 carrels with TVs. The 1, square-foot facility was created in partnership with The Maryland Jockey Club.

It is open daily from 11am until midnight.

Dining and drinks at MGM National Harbor

There is a large selection of restaurants at MGM National Harbor. Six restaurants plus a food court are located within The District. Three other restaurants are located off the conservatory and three are located on the casino floor.

The Noodle Bar by Ginger is located on the casino floor. This seat noodle bar serves dishes created by the chefs at Ginger. The menu features appetizers and noodle soups. American pub fare can be found at the BetMGM Sportsbook. A minimum spend may be required to sit in the sportsbook based on seating availability.

Quick snacks are available on the second level near the poker room. Snacks serves burgers, chicken tenders, and personal pizzas.

The District

In The District, childhood photos from chefs Byran and Michael Voltaggio decorate the dining room of Voltaggio Brothers Steak House. Menu items here include seafood, day dry-aged steaks, chicken, and rack of lamb. Shake Shack serves burgers, chicken, hot dogs, and shakes.

Saigon Street serves Vietnamese cuisine 24 hours daily. The menu includes chicken wings, spring rolls, crispy rolls, salads, rice platters, fried rice, noodles, pho soup, and noodle soup. Diablo’s Cantina serves Mexican cuisine. Menu items include guacamole, street tacos, fajitas, and cocktails.

Overlooking the Potomac River, TAP Sports Bar has more than 70 TVs and a large craft-beer menu. The menu also includes burgers, wings, hot sandwiches, chicken, steak, ribs, and seafood. Guests must be 21 years or older to dine at TAP Sports Bar. 

A selection of milk teas, fruit teas, smoothies, and coffees can be found at Pekoe Tea Bar.

Also located in The District, the National Market food court has quick-bite options. Choices include Japanese cuisine at Bento, Honey’s fried chicken sandwiches and tenders, blue crab dishes at Pappas Crabcakes, and Zizi’s Pizza.

The Conservatory

Located off the conservatory, Bellagio Patisserie is a French deli and bakery. Menu items here include coffee, breakfast pastries, omelets, sandwiches, and desserts. Nearby, Ginger specializes in Pan-Asian cuisine; its menu consists of dishes from China, Thailand, Vietnam, Korea, and Japan. Items include Panang curry, Vietnamese spring rolls, soft-shell crab fried rice, and pad Thai.

Osteria Costa specializes in Italian cuisine. The menu includes pizza, chicken parmigiana, veal marsala and house-made pastas.

MGM National Harbor hotel

Check-in: 3pm | Check-out: 11am | Resort Fee: $24 per night

The hotel at MGM National Harbor has guest rooms and 74 suites. The resort fee includes local calls, internet access, in-room coffee, boarding pass printing, notary services, a daily digital newspaper, fitness center access, and seasonal pool access.

Hotel amenities

Amenities include shopping in The District, the Heritage Collection art display, an outdoor pool, and a spa. The District is open daily; hours vary.

Exclusive to hotel guests, the heated outdoor pool is located near the hotel lobby, atop Level Two. Guests under 16 are welcome when accompanied by an adult. The spa offers massages, facials, barbershop services, a nail salon, hair salon services, and hair removal. Services are available Thursday through Monday from 10am until 6pm. It also includes a fitness center. The pool is closed for the season.

Rooms

All rooms at MGM National Harbor include WiFi, a 48” TV, a safe, a workspace, blackout curtains, robes, a backlit vanity, and two sinks. The square-foot rooms feature either a single king or two queen beds. Upgraded rooms offer views of the Potomac River or the Capital. Stay Well rooms include air purification, aromatherapy, a shower infuser, a dawn-simulation alarm clock, and access to the Cleveland Clinic newsletter. 

Suites

There are six suite trims at MGM National Harbor. The square-foot King Suite includes an executive desk and a second bathroom. The square-foot Corner Suite features a seating area, an executive desk, and automated lighting. 

Located on higher floors, the 1,square-foot Executive Corner Suites have floor-to-ceiling windows, a seating area, and an executive desk. The 1,square-foot Capital Suite features a seating area with an oversized sectional, a 75” TV, a dining table for six, and an oversized Roman spa bathtub. The 2,square-foot Presidential Suite has two king beds, a seating area with an oversized sectional, a 75” TV, a dining table for six, and an oversized Roman spa bathtub. The 3,square-foot Chairman Suite features two king beds, a seating area with an oversized sectional, a 75” TV, a dining table for eight, a Butler’s Pantry with a wet bar, and an oversized Roman spa bathtub.