Maryland Lottery and Gaming officials reported that the state’s six casinos generated $168,088,833 in combined revenue from slot machines and table games during March 2026. The total, announced from Baltimore on April 7, 2026, marked a decrease of $4,016,799, or 2.3 percent, compared with March 2025.
Casino gaming contributions to the state totaled $72,359,944 in March 2026, down $2.2 million, or 2.9 percent, from the previous year. Of that amount, $52,185,387 went to the Education Trust Fund, a decline of $1.6 million, or 2.9 percent.
Through the first nine months of Fiscal Year 2026, from July 2025 through March 2026, total casino gaming revenue reached $1,432,529,545, down 2.2 percent from the same period in Fiscal Year 2025. Contributions to the state stood at $615,517,460, a 1.6 percent decrease year-over-year.
Revenue supports multiple priorities beyond the Education Trust Fund, including aid to communities and jurisdictions where casinos operate, Maryland’s horse racing industry, and small, minority- and women-owned businesses.
- MGM National Harbor in Prince George’s County led March revenue with $72,110,161, an increase of $1,718,840, or 2.4 percent, from March 2025. The casino features 2,270 slot machines and 214 table games.
- Live! Casino & Hotel in Anne Arundel County followed with $60,020,521, a decrease of $3,780,602, or 5.9 percent. It operates 3,709 slot machines and 179 table games.
- Horseshoe Casino Baltimore in Baltimore City reported $16,158,675, down $1,072,218, or 6.2 percent, with 1,350 slot machines and 115 table games.
- Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County generated $7,573,025, a drop of $661,454, or 8.0 percent, from 663 slot machines and 18 table games.
- Ocean Downs Casino in Worcester County on the Eastern Shore posted $7,739,255, down $164,550, or 2.1 percent, with 900 slot machines and 18 table games.
- Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County recorded $4,487,196, a decrease of $56,815, or 1.3 percent, operating 630 slot machines and 12 table games.
The figures reflect ongoing trends in Maryland’s casino industry, which has seen modest year-over-year declines in recent months while still contributing hundreds of millions annually to state programs.
MGM National Harbor, located near the Southern Maryland border in Prince George’s County, continues to drive a significant share of statewide revenue. Its performance in March provided the only increase among the six facilities. Residents in Charles, St. Mary’s and Calvert counties frequently visit the National Harbor complex for gaming, dining and entertainment, making its results particularly relevant to the region.
Ocean Downs Casino in Worcester County serves as the Eastern Shore’s primary casino option and supplies direct economic benefits to nearby Southern Maryland communities through tourism and local aid distributions.
State officials note that casino revenues form a stable funding source for education and local governments even amid monthly fluctuations. Detailed breakdowns of each casino’s revenue and state contributions appear in official worksheets available through the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency.
The March results come as Maryland’s gaming sector operates in a competitive Mid-Atlantic market that includes expanded options in neighboring states. Despite the 2.3 percent decline, the nine-month fiscal total underscores the industry’s continued role in supporting public services across Maryland, including programs that benefit Southern Maryland schools, infrastructure and small businesses.
