BALTIMORE — Maryland’s six casinos reported combined gaming revenue of $169,989,792 from slot machines and table games in May 2026.

The total marked a decrease of $6,457,287, or 3.7 percent, compared with May 2025. Contributions to the state totaled $75,140,680, down 1.3 percent from the prior year. Of that amount, $54,117,740 went to the Education Trust Fund, a decrease of 1.4 percent.

Through the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, casino gaming revenue reached $1,774,696,543, down 1.6 percent from the same period in fiscal year 2025. State contributions stood at $763,127,470, down 1.1 percent year over year.

Revenue supports the Education Trust Fund, local communities where casinos operate, Maryland’s horse racing industry and small, minority- and women-owned businesses.

MGM National Harbor in Prince George’s County led the state with $69,840,287 in revenue, a decrease of 7.3 percent from May 2025. Live! Casino & Hotel in Anne Arundel County followed with $62,155,202, down 2.7 percent.

Horseshoe Casino Baltimore reported $15,577,554, up 2.3 percent. Ocean Downs Casino in Worcester County generated $9,409,924, an increase of 7.3 percent. Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County posted $7,989,926, down 3.8 percent. Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County recorded $5,016,900, up 1.8 percent.

Maryland’s casinos are privately owned and offer both slot machines and table games. Full details on revenues and state contributions are available through the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency.


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