For Immediate Release
Ocean Downs Hosts Food Drive To Benefit Diakonia Shelters and Services

BERLIN, MD, November 7, 2011— The Casino at Ocean Downs and its patrons are supporting neighbors in need this holiday season through a canned or non-perishable food drive running November 7 to 11 and 14 to 18. From noon to 10 p.m. each of those days, casino patrons can join Ocean Downs employees in dropping off donated items in the food drive bins at the Ocean Downs Players Club desk. In exchange, participating guests will receive a spin on the Casino at Ocean Downs Prize Wheel.

Located at 12747 Old Bridge Road in West Ocean City, Maryland, Diakonia Inc. is a non-profit organization established in 1972 to help families in need of shelter and food. Diakonia operates two buildings in West Ocean City that provide emergency and transitional housing, emergency food services and counseling services. In addition to shelter, the organization provides those who’ve lost or will soon lose their homes assistance in making the transition into permanent housing, as well as financial assistance for certain house-related costs. Diakonia’s food pantry serves hundreds of families throughout the year.

About the Casino at Ocean Downs:
The Casino at Ocean Downs offers a premier entertainment facility in the heart of Maryland’s beach resort community, with 800 of the latest and greatest slot machines and electronic table games along with live and simulcast harness racing. The Casino at Ocean Downs is open Sunday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. and Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 a.m. The casino is located at 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD 21811, just 10 minutes from Ocean City. For more information, visit www.oceandowns.com or call 410.641.0600. Must be 21 years of age or older to enter the Casino at Ocean Downs. Please gamble responsibly. Call 1.800.522.4700 for help.

Contact:
Doug Eppler
Tipton Communications (for Ocean Downs)
302-454-7901
doug@tiptoncommunications.com