Maryland grows April casino revenue 5.9%, represents highest single-month result for FY2026

Maryland Lottery and Gaming has reported the state’s total casino revenue for April, as the $172.2m generated represents an increase of 5.9%, as well as the highest single-month result over the first 10 months of fiscal year 2026. 

While April set a new monthly high for the fiscal year period, Maryland’s $1.6bn in casino revenue for FY2026 represents a 1.6% decrease year-over-year. Casino gaming contributions to the state totaled $72.5m during April, equating to growth of 2.7%.

MGM National Harbor led all Maryland casino properties with just over $73.9m of revenue, also generating the highest increase at 7.8%. Live! Casino & Hotel was the only other retail property in Maryland to eclipse the $20m revenue mark, producing $63.3m and rising 7.4%. 

Horseshoe Casino and Hollywood Casino were the only properties to report a decrease in revenue from the prior year period, falling 3% and 4.7%, respectively, to $15.1m and $7.5m. 

Ocean Downs Casino managed to increase April revenue by 5.5% for a total of $8m, while Rocky Gap Casino grew revenue 7.1% to $4.4m. Casino gaming contributions issued $52.3m to the state’s Education Trust Fund, having risen 2.7% from April 2025. 

Contributions also go toward supporting the communities and jurisdictions where the casinos are located, Maryland’s horse racing industry and small, minority- and women-owned businesses.

On April 10, Maryland Lottery & Gaming reported the state’s sports wagering activity for March 2026, including a 2.8% increase in handle to $604.7m. 

The total handle included $595.2m from online activity and nearly $9.5m in retail wagers, equating to an increase of 3.8%, but a fall of 37.5% for in-person betting.