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Maryland Casinos Generate $173.9 Million In Gaming Revenue During August 2024


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BALTIMORE — Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $173,924,516 in revenue from slot machines and table games during August 2024, an increase of $12,525,826 (7.8%) compared to August 2023. It was the ninth-best single-month total in the history of Maryland’s casino program, which launched in September 2010.

Casino gaming contributions to the state during August 2024 totaled $73,658,443, an increase of $5,533,168 (8.1%) compared to August 2023.

Contributions to the Education Trust Fund during August 2024 were $53,104,585, an increase of $3,974,355 (8.1%) compared to August 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 August 2024 are as follows:

MGM National Harbor (2,290 slot machines, 212 table games)

$75,008,793 in August 2024, an increase of $6,629,915 (9.7%) from August 2023

Live! Casino & Hotel (3,851 slot machines, 179 table games)

$61,875,902 in August 2024, an increase of $6,808,173 (12.4%) from August 2023

Horseshoe Casino (1,349 slot machines, 115 table games)

$14,427,383 in August 2024, a decrease of $979,707 (-6.4%) from August 2023

Ocean Downs Casino (851 slot machines, 19 table games)

$9,884,650 in August 2024, a decrease of $177,372 (-1.8%) from August 2023

Hollywood Casino (735 slot machines, 23 table games)

$7,721,754 in August 2024, an increase of $617,125 (8.7%) from August 2023

Rocky Gap Casino (629 slot machines, 16 table games)

$5,006,035 in August 2024, a decrease of $372,307 (-6.9%) from August 2023

Details on each casino’s gaming revenues and contributions to the State of Maryland are included in the attached charts, and both fiscal and calendar year-to-date totals are available online (CLICK HERE)

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.



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