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US – Maryland Live! hosts free-throw competition with Shaquille O’Neal
By Phil - 7 August 2017
In a real-life “David vs Goliath” battle at Live! Casino & Hotel, NBA Hall of Famer and 4-time NBA Champion Shaquille O’Neal took on David Cordish, Chairman of The Cordish Companies, in a head to head free-throw competition.
The Megastar vs Mogul fight ended in a tie, when both made their sudden death shots after draining three of six throws.
“Shaq may be a Hall of Famer, but I’ve got a few more years of experience than he does,” said Mr. Cordish. “It was a fun night, but I am never one to settle for a tie, so don’t be surprised if I challenge him again for a rematch.”
Before the Live! Casino crowd got up close and personal with Mr. O’Neal, he and Mr. Cordish hit the casino floor and surprised 8 guests with spots on Team David and Team Shaq. Due to the tie, both teams won big, with each team member taking home $1,200 cash.
The event launched the beginning of 7 Lively Sins, a month-long promotion inviting guests to Sin to Win more than $350,000 in cash and prizes. Weekly prizes will follow the themes of pride, wrath, sloth, greed, gluttony, envy, and lust. A grand prize will be awarded every Friday and Saturday. Performances by burlesque group The Lalas and Australia’s Thunder from Down Under and other special surprise appearances are planned.
