Maryland gaming generated $1.59bn for state programmes in FY2025
Casinos’ contributions totalled $831.3m.
US.- The Maryland Lottery, casinos, sports wagering, and daily fantasy sports generated a combined $1.59bn for state programmes and services for fiscal year 2025, from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
According to Maryland Lottery and Gaming, casino gaming contributions totalled $831.3m, lottery $667.2m, and sports wagering and daily fantasy sports $89.9m. The segments delivered an average of $4.35m per day to the state.
Of the total contributions, $696.2m was directed to education programmes, comprising casino contributions of $831.3m, $667.2m from lottery and $89.9m from sports wagering and fantasy sports.
The Lottery reported its fourth-best performance in its 52-year history with sales of $2.63bn. Scratch-off ticket sales led the market with $1.06bn, surpassing the $1bn mark for the fourth consecutive year. Lottery tickets profit totalled $667.2m, with $519.2m for the state’s General Fund, and $148m across 13 other state funds. Lottery players won $1.67bn. Maryland’s six casinos generated $1.97bn in revenue from slot machines and table games.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming director John Martin said: “We focus on fun and games, but we’re serious about the role we play in responsibly generating state revenue. We hope we also generate some good times along the way, but supporting vital state programs is never very far from our minds.”
