Maryland's six casinos collectively generated $173,152,961 in revenue from slot machines and table games during May 2024. This figure marks the ninth-best single-month total in the history of the state's casino program and represents a 2.2% increase compared to May 2023, translating to an additional $3,751,595 in revenue.
In terms of contributions to the state, casino gaming provided $74,449,247 in May 2024, a 5.1% increase from the previous year, amounting to an additional $3,617,661. Of this, contributions to the Education Trust Fund totaled $53,663,328, which is a 4.2% increase, or $2,174,989, compared to May 2023. The casino revenues also support local communities, Maryland's horse racing industry, and small, minority- and women-owned businesses.
Maryland's six privately owned casinos, offering a mix of slot machines and table games, include 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.
Individual Casino Revenue Breakdown
MGM National Harbor: With 2,285 slot machines and 207 table games, MGM National Harbor generated $72,267,476 in May 2024. This represents a modest increase of 0.8%, or $550,561, compared to May 2023.
Live! Casino & Hotel: Featuring 3,839 slot machines and 179 table games, Live! Casino & Hotel recorded $65,032,889 in May 2024, a significant increase of 10.3%, or $6,098,296, from the previous year.
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore: Horseshoe Casino, with 1,373 slot machines and 115 table games, reported $14,723,010 in revenue for May 2024. This marks a decrease of 15.9%, or $2,793,033, from May 2023.
Ocean Downs Casino: Operating with 871 slot machines and 19 table games, Ocean Downs Casino earned $8,351,868 in May 2024, down by 0.6%, or $50,243, compared to the previous year.
Hollywood Casino Perryville: With 721 slot machines and 23 table games, Hollywood Casino generated $7,806,954 in May 2024, a 2.7% increase, or $204,423, from May 2023.
Rocky Gap Casino Resort: Rocky Gap Casino, which houses 641 slot machines and 16 table games, reported $4,970,763 in May 2024, reflecting a 4.9% decrease, or $258,409, compared to May 2023.
Contributions and Community Impact
The substantial revenue generated by these casinos not only supports the state's Education Trust Fund but also benefits local jurisdictions and communities where the casinos operate. Additionally, the funds assist Maryland's horse racing industry and contribute to the growth of small, minority- and women-owned businesses across the state.
For a detailed breakdown of each casino's gaming revenues and contributions, and for both fiscal and calendar year-to-date totals, further information is available online here.
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