Over in Maryland, state gaming revenues continue to expand at a solid pace, bringing in millions of dollars each month. Per a recent report, Maryland’s six casinos collectively generated $173,152,961 in revenue from slot machines and table games during May 2024. This figure marks the ninth-best single-month total in the history of the state’s casino program and represents a 2.2% increase compared to May 2023, translating to an additional $3,751,595 in revenue. Moreover, in terms of contributions to the state, casino gaming provided $74,449, 247 in May 2024, which is a 5.1% increase from the previous year, amounting to an additional $3,617,661.
For this article, SBS will be going over the latest updates coming from Maryland regarding gaming and also more notes about the overall news coming from the Old Line State.
As noted in the article and also in this space in the past, the contribution number of $74,449,247 helps give back to various causes in the state. Of this total, contributions to the Education Trust Fund totaled $53,663,328, which is a 4.2% increase, or $2,174,989, compared to May 2023. The casino revenues also support local communities, Maryland’s horse racing industry, and small, minority, and women-owned businesses.
Per the same article, Maryland’s six privately owned casinos, offering a mix of slot machines and table games, include MGM National Harbor in Prince George’s County; Live! Casino & Hotel in Anne Arundel County; Horseshoe Casino Baltimore in Baltimore in Baltimore City; Ocean Downs Casino in Worcester County; Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County; and Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County.
As noted in the article, each casino also offers individual revenue numbers from the past month and how they fit into the overall gaming picture in the state. With 2,285 slot machines and 207 table games, MGM National Harbor generated $72,267,476 in May 2024. This represents a modest increase of 0.8%, or 550,561, compared to May 2023. Meanwhile, Live! Casino & Hotel with 3,839 slot machines and 179 table games, recorded a significant increase of 10.3%, or $,098,296, from the previous year. The Horseshoe Casino Baltimore with 1,373 slot machines and 115 table games, reported $14,723,010 in revenue for May 2024 which marked a decrease of 15.9%, or $2,793,033 from May 2023.
Meanwhile, the Ocean Downs Casino, operating with 871 slot machines and 19 table games, earned $8,351,868 in May 2024, down by 0.6%, or $50,243, compared to the previous year. Conversely, the Hollywood Casino Perryville with 721 slot machines and 23 table games, generated $7,806,954 in May 2024, a 2.7% increase, or $204,423, from May of last year. Finally, the Rocky Gaps Casino Resort, which houses 641 slot machines and 16 table games, reported $4,970,673 in May 2024, reflecting a 4.9% decrease, or $258,409, compared to May 2023 per the report.
Also noted in the article is the “substantial revenue” generated by these casinos not only supports the state’s Education Trust Fund but also benefits local jurisdictions and communities where the casinos operate. Additionally, the funds assist Maryland’s horse racing industry and contribute to the growth of small, minority- and women-owned businesses across the state. Of course, the state has also made it a priority to channel a portion of these funds back to education programs across the region that would support the public school system. Moreover, there are a variety of initiatives in the state that support education on gambling and provide services to those who are having issues with gambling and related activities.
In other news, Betr, an online gaming outlet, has received initial approval from the Maryland Lottery to receive a sports betting license in the state per another article. The Maryland Sports Wagering Application Review Commission will have to approve before the firm receives a license. In January, Betr announced market access deals for online sportsbooks and casinos in Pennsylvania and for online sportsbooks in Colorado and Kentucky. Per its website, Betr Picks is a “new way to enjoy fantasy sports where you can pick MORE or LESS for your favorite players’ stats to win up to 1000x” the player’s entry. The company is focused on “disrupting legacy gaming and legacy media” but still needs some more approval from certain government outlets in the state.
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Chris Boline is a Reno-based business development professional and freelance sports writer with over a decade of experience covering the NBA G League, Los Angeles Chargers, and national football and basketball. His expertise spans the NFL, NBA, UFC, boxing, golf, and motorsports, along with topical news, marketing, and promotional content. A proud University of Nevada graduate, Chris earned both his BS in Management & Economics (2015) and MBA (2023). He is active in the Reno community, serving on boards such as the Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, NCET, and the College of Business Alumni Association, where he was past president (2022–23). Notable honors include: - Two-time University of Nevada Alumni Chapter of the Year honoree (2017, 2021) - 2021 NCET Professional Services Organization of the Year (with TAC) - 2016–17 Reno Bighorns MVP, awarded by the Sacramento Kings - Nevada Press Association Award for Best Sports Column (2015) - Former Editor-in-Chief of The Nevada Sagebrush Chris blends his passion for sports with a strong background in sales, marketing, and community engagement.
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