Fight Breaks Out on Casino Floor at MGM National Harbor [VIDEO]

NATIONAL HARBOR, MD — Three men came to blows on the casino floor of the new MGM National Harbor on opening night Thursday, marring the unveiling of the $1.4 billion casino in Prince George's County.

A Las Vegas Review-Journal photographer captured video of the mayhem, which showed two men beating a man on the floor as he tried to fight back. The photographer, Chase Stevens, said that it took nearly a minute for security to arrive to restrain them.

Fight broke out on casino floor #MGMNationalHarbor pic.twitter.com/AOWZbh9isM
— Chase Stevens (@CSStevensphoto) December 9, 2016

It was a huge grand opening for the new casino and resort, with a VIP crowd enjoying an invite-only party at 7 p.m. and the doors opening to the general public at 11 p.m. The venue reached capacity just 15 minutes later.

Prince George's County police and MGM employees worked hard through the night to keep traffic moving.

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker was on hand to promote her new boutique at the resort, SJP. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker were also there to speak at a news conference.

Image via MGM National Harbor