June 5, 2024
Casinos contribute $74.4 million to the state
(Baltimore) — Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $173,152,961 in revenue from slot machines and table games during May 2024, the ninth-best single-month total in the history of the state’s casino program and an increase of $3,751,595 (2.2%) compared to May 2023.
Casino gaming contributions to the state during May 2024 totaled $74,449,247, an increase of $3,617,661 (5.1%) compared to May 2023.
Contributions to the Education Trust Fund during May 2024 were $53,663,328, an increase of $2,174,989 (4.2%) compared to May 2023. 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 May 2024 are as follows:
MGM National Harbor (2,285 slot machines, 207 table games)
$72,267,476 in May 2024, an increase of $550,561 (0.8%) from May 2023
Live! Casino & Hotel (3,839 slot machines, 179 table games)
$65,032,889 in May 2024, an increase of $6,098,296 (10.3%) from May 2023
Horseshoe Casino (1,373 slot machines, 115 table games)
$14,723,010 in May 2024, a decrease of $2,793,033 (-15.9%) from May 2023
Ocean Downs Casino (871 slot machines, 19 table games)
$8,351,868 in May 2024, a decrease of $50,243 (-0.6%) from May 2023
Hollywood Casino (721 slot machines, 23 table games)
$7,806,954 in May 2024, an increase of $204,423 (2.7%) from May 2023
Rocky Gap Casino (641 slot machines, 16 table games)
$4,970,763 in May 2024, a decrease of $258,409 (-4.9%) from May 2023
About Maryland Lottery and Gaming
Maryland Lottery and Gaming is responsible for regulatory 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 strongly encourages responsible play. Maryland residents can obtain confidential help with a gambling problem at no cost by calling 1-800-GAMBLER or visiting mdgamblinghelp.org.