Maryland casinos set record in March

The six casinos in the state generated a single-month record of US$163.2 million in gaming revenue.

US.- Maryland casinos keep improving their performance month after month and set a single record of US$163.2 million in gaming revenue in March. This figure was US$5 million higher than the previous record set in October 2018.

The revenue generated in March was also 9% higher than what was recorded during the same month in 2018. MGM National Harbor was once again the top scorer in the state and accounted for almost 39% of the total, with gaming revenue from its slots and table games of US$62.8 million, approximately 3.9% up from a year ago.

“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. Contributions to the state totalled US$67.4 million, and US$50.6 million of that will go to the state’s Education Trust Fund.

Furthermore, Live! Casino and Hotel had a strong month, with March gaming revenue increasing 19% from a year ago to US$55.9 million. Baltimore Horseshoe Casino registered US$25.6 million in gaming revenue, up 3% from 2018.

Hollywood Casino Perryville, Ocean Downs and Rocky Gap Casino Resort reported US$7.2 million, US$6.6 million and US$5.2 million respectively.