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Maryland Casinos Generate Record-Setting $163.3 Million During March
Casino gaming revenue contributes $67.4 million to the state
(Baltimore) – Maryland Lottery and Gaming today announced that March 2019 gaming revenues for the state’s six casinos set a single-month record of $163,262,848. The total is an increase of $5,302,180 (3.4%) from the previous record of $157,960,668 in October 2018, and represents a $13,188,890 (8.8%) increase compared to the March 2018 total of $150,073,958.
Contributions to the State of Maryland from March 2019 casino gaming revenue totaled $67,431,111, including $50,590,062 for the Education Trust Fund. Casino gaming revenues also support local communities and jurisdictions where the six casinos are located, as well as Maryland’s horse racing industry.
“A record-setting performance in March is great news for the state, and for the many good causes that casino revenue supports,” said Maryland Lottery and Gaming Director Gordon Medenica. “It’s especially impressive at a time of intense competition and expanding gaming options in surrounding states. We heartily congratulate our casino partners.”
Maryland has six privately owned casinos that 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; Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County; Ocean Downs Casino in Worcester County; and Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County.
All of the six casinos saw year-over-year increases compared to their March 2018 gaming revenue totals:
MGM National Harbor (3,138 slot machines, 198 table games)
$62,775,839 in March 2019, an increase of $2,329,814 (3.9%) from March 2018.
Live! Casino & Hotel (3,804 slot machines, 197 table games)
$55,945,723 in March 2019, an increase of $8,915,988 (19.0%) from March 2018.
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore (2,195 slot machines, 156 table games)
$25,601,395 in March 2019, an increase of $736,049 (3.0%) from March 2018.
Hollywood Casino Perryville (822 slot machines, 21 table games)
$7,152,374 in March 2019, an increase of $38,290 (0.5%) from March 2018.
Ocean Downs Casino (892 slot machines, 18 table games)
$6,628,614 in March 2019, an increase of $732,467 (12.4%) from March 2018.
Rocky Gap Casino Resort (661 slot machines, 17 table games)
$5,158,903 in March 2019, an increase of $436,281 (9.2%) from March 2018.
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 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-GAMBLER.
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