The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission serves as an independent advisory board to the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency. The Commission is made up of seven members who are appointed to five-year terms by the Governor of Maryland with the advice and consent of the Maryland Senate. The Commission holds monthly public meetings at Maryland Lottery and Gaming headquarters in Baltimore.
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Sports wagering revenue in Maryland falls 17.6% to $38.2m for June
Mobile betting operations accounted for the vast majority of taxable win generated during June with $37.9m, while Maryland’s total wagering handle increased 29.6% to just over $523.3m.
2 min read • Jul 10 • By Kirk Geller
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Maryland casino revenue decreases 2.4% during June, totals $156.8m
Ocean Downs Casino was the only commercial operator in Maryland to report an increase in revenue for the monthly period, having risen 4.3% year-over-year to just over $8.8m.
1 min read • Jul 7 • By Kirk Geller
Legal & RegulatoryFinancial+ 3 more
Maryland sports betting revenue falls 3.9% to $49.6m for May
The state’s Lottery and Gaming department also reported a total handle of $535.4m for the monthly period, representing an increase of 6.1% and resulting in a hold of 12.3% for operators.
1 min read • Jun 10 • By Kirk Geller
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Maryland casino revenue falls 3.7% to $170m for May
Despite generating the most revenue of any commercial casino property in Maryland for May 2026, MGM National Harbor witnessed a decrease of 7.3% year-over-year for a total of $69.8m.
1 min read • Jun 5 • By Kirk Geller
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Maryland sports wagering handle grows 11.8% to $574.2m for April
Total revenue generated by operators currently licensed in Maryland was just over $45.9m for April 2026, equating to growth of 8.3%, with mobile revenue increasing 7.2% to $45m.
1 min read • May 11 • By Kirk Geller
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Maryland grows April casino revenue 5.9%, represents highest single-month result for FY2026
The $172.2m generated during April is the most recorded through the first 10 months of fiscal year 2026, led by MGM National Harbor which increased revenue 7.8% to just over $73.9m.
1 min read • May 6 • By Kirk Geller
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Maryland sports bettors generate $600m handle during March
The $604.7m wagered across March 2026 represents a 2.8% increase from the prior year period, while the $44.2m in taxable win produced by operators equates to a rise of 50%.
1 min read • Apr 10 • By Kirk Geller
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Maryland casino revenue falls 2.3% to $168.1m during March
MGM National Harbor was the only Maryland gaming establishment to witness an increase in revenue from the prior year period, rising 2.4% for a total of $72.1m to lead all properties.
1 min read • Apr 6 • By Kirk Geller
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Maryland operators generate $36.7m sports betting revenue during February
The monthly figure represents a decrease of 13.2% from the prior year period, while Maryland’s total sports betting handle for February 2026 reached $515.7m and increased 8.4%.
1 min read • Mar 10 • By Kirk Geller
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Maryland reports 4.3% decrease for February casino revenue to $148.5m
Live! Casino & Hotel witnessed the largest year-over-year decrease in casino revenue of any gambling establishment in Maryland during February 2026, falling 8.8% for a total of $52m.
1 min read • Mar 6 • By Kirk Geller
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Sports wagering revenue in Maryland reaches $54.9m for January
The revenue figure represents a slight decrease of 0.2% year-over-year, while Maryland’s total sports betting handle for January 2026 was $615.8m, representing a fall of 0.5%.
3 min read • Feb 10 • By Kirk Geller
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Maryland casino revenue falls 2.6% to $147.9m for January
Despite the decrease in total casino revenue, only two properties in Maryland witnessed falls in revenue from the prior year period, including MGM National Harbor and Horseshoe Casino.
3 min read • Feb 6 • By Kirk Geller
Legal & RegulatoryCasino+ 2 more
Maryland lawmakers to consider anti-sweepstakes legislation
Senate Bill 112 would require interactive games operators conducting business in Maryland to offer casino-style games that include slots, table games and video poker.
3 min read • Jan 13 • By Kirk Geller
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Maryland sports betting handle falls 0.2% to $636.3m
Sports wagering operations across the state also contributed just over $15.7m to various Maryalnd funds, representing growth of 141.7% from the prior year period.
3 min read • Jan 12 • By Kirk Geller
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Maryland casino revenue falls 2.6% to $159.8m for December
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore and Rocky Gap Casino were the only properties to report increases year-over-year, rising 12.2% and 1.4%, respectively, to $14.9m and $4m.
3 min read • Jan 6 • By Kirk Geller
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Maryland Attorney General backs Kalshi injunction denial
Federal District Judge Adam Abelson originally denied Kalshi's motion earlier in 2025, leading the exchange marketplace to appeal the decision on October 16.
3 min read • Dec 16 • By Kirk Geller
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Maryland sports wagering revenue rises 21.3% for November
Throughout the monthly period, Maryland bettors generated a total handle of $720.2m, representing an increase of 12.6% from the prior year period.
3 min read • Dec 10 • By Kirk Geller
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Maryland casinos generate $158.8m revenue for November
The total represents an increase of 0.4% from the prior year period and was primarily accounted for by MGM National Harbor which produced $69m and grew 5.3%.
3 min read • Dec 5 • By Kirk Geller
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Maryland regulator warns against prediction market operations
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission stated offering a sporting event contract through a DCM without a valid sports wagering license would be deemed as an 'illegal activity.'
3 min read • Nov 20 • By Kirk Geller
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MLGCC authorizes sports betting operations for Canton Gaming facility in Pikesville
Throughout the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, sports wagering in Maryland has contributed over $29.7m to the Blueprint for Maryland's Future Fund and General Fund.
3 min read • Oct 24 • By Kirk Geller
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Everything you need to know about prediction markets in the US
We look at the state of prediction markets at this moment in time: the legal arguments, the financials, the new entrants and a few important definitions.
10 min read • Oct 21 • By Rory Calland