OCTOBER 2021 CASINO REVENUE DATA
Casinos contribute $68.9 million to the state
(Baltimore) – Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $154,978,898 in gaming revenue during October 2021. The total represents an increase of $12,318,813 (8.6%) compared to October 2020, when the casinos were limited to 50% capacity due to COVID-19.
Casino gaming contributions to the state in October 2021 totaled $68,924,035, an increase of $8,990,765 (15.0%) compared to the $59,933,270 contributed to the state in October 2020.
Contributions to the Education Trust Fund (ETF) in October 2021 were $50,039,996, an increase of $6,472,504 (14.8%) compared to the $43,576,492 in ETF contributions during October 2020. Casino gaming revenues also support the communities and jurisdictions where the casinos are located, Maryland’s horse racing industry, and small, minority- and women-owned businesses.
Maryland’s six privately owned casinos offer both slot machines and table games: MGM National Harbor in Prince George’s County; Live! Casino & Hotel in Anne Arundel County; Horseshoe Casino Baltimore in Baltimore City; Ocean Downs Casino in Worcester County; Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County; and Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County.
The gaming revenue totals for October 2021 are as follows:
Live! Casino & Hotel (3,787 slot machines, 187 table games)
$60,817,605 in October 2021, an increase of $11,256,037 (22.7%) from October 2020
MGM National Harbor (2,158 slot machines, 201 table games)
$55,882,049 in October 2021, a decrease of $685,981 (-1.2%) from October 2020
Horseshoe Casino (1,517 slot machines, 137 table games)
$17,180,270 in October 2021, a decrease of $151,046 (-0.9%) from October 2020
Ocean Downs Casino (849 slot machines, 18 table games)
$7,664,457 in October 2021, an increase of $713,393 (10.3%) from October 2020
Hollywood Casino (727 slot machines, 18 table games)
$7,639,030 in October 2021, an increase of $633,706 (9.0%) from October 2020
Rocky Gap Casino (621 slot machines, 16 table games)
$5,795,487 in October 2021, an increase of $552,704 (10.5%) from October 2020
Maryland Lottery and Gaming is responsible for oversight of the state’s casinos. In this role, the agency provides direction and guidance to its casino partners on financial, security, regulatory and licensing procedures for the facilities. To keep Marylanders informed and to maintain transparency of casino operations, monthly financial reports are posted on mdgaming.com. Maryland Lottery and Gaming reminds players to play responsibly and within their budget; resources are available at mdgamblinghelp.org or by calling 1-800-426-2537.