Maryland Casinos Generate $157 Million in Gaming Revenue During February

March 8, 2023 | Casinos

Casinos contribute $66.9 million to the state

Baltimore, Maryland (March 7, 2023) — Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $157,055,925 in revenue from slot machines and table games during February 2023. The total represents a decrease of $5,909,379 (-3.6%) compared to February 2022.

Casino gaming contributions to the state in February 2023 totalled $66,923,277, a decrease of $1,313,782 (-1.9%) compared to February 2022.

Contributions to the Education Trust Fund (ETF) in February 2023 were $48,655,992, a decrease of $986,121 (-2.0%) compared to February 2022. 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; Life! 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 February 2023 are as follows:

MGM National Harbor (2,112 slot machines, 209 table games)

$65,597,173 in February 2023, a decrease of $239,930 (-0.4%) from February 2022

Live! Casino & Hotel (3,839 slot machines, 179 table games)

$55,697,859 in February 2023, a decrease of $3,740,200 (-6.3%) from February 2022

Horseshoe Casino (1,448 slot machines, 130 table games)

$16,290,547 in February 2023, a decrease of $1,427,596 (-8.1%) from February 2022

Hollywood Casino (700 slot machines, 19 table games)

$7,302,105 in February 2023, a decrease of $564,527 (-7.2%) from February 2022

Ocean Downs Casino (848 slot machines, 19 table games)

$6,836,983 in February 2023, an increase of $244,570 (3.7%) from February 2022

Rocky Gap Casino (615 slot machines, 16 table games)

$5,331,258 in February 2023, a decrease of $181,697 (-3.3%) from February 2022

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).

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 encourage responsible play. Maryland residents can obtain confidential help with a gambling problem at no cost by calling 1-800-GAMBLER or visiting mdgamblinghelp.org.

SOURCE: Maryland Lottery and Gaming.

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