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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.

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Maryland June 2026
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MGM National Harbor generated the most casino revenue of any Maryland property with $66.6m, but fell 0.9%
Casino gaming contributions in Maryland came out to $67.9m for June, having decreased 0.9% from the prior year period

Maryland Lottery and Gaming has reported the state’s total casino activity for June 2026, as the six commercial operators currently active in Maryland combined to generate $156.8m of revenue, equating to a decrease of 2.4%. 

MGM National Harbor accounted for the most revenue of any property in Maryland with nearly $66.6m during June, but reported a decrease of 0.9% year-over-year. Live! Casino & Hotel was a close second with $56.2m of revenue, representing a decrease of 4.7%. 

Maryland Casino Revenue History - June

How have the state's commercial operators performed since 2021?

Horseshoe Casino and Hollywood Casino reported June 2026 revenues of $14.2m and $6.8m, respectively, equating to decreases of 0.4% and 5.8%. Rocky Gap Casino generated $4.3m of revenue during the monthly period, but fell 6.8%. 

Ocean Downs Casino was the only commercial operator in Maryland to report an increase in revenue for June 2026, having risen 4.3% from the prior year period to just over $8.8m.

Casino gaming contributions to the state decreased 0.9% during June to just over $67.9m, including $48.9m having been sent to the Education Trust Fund which equates to a fall of 1%. 

Maryland Casino Revenue Split - June 2026

in $mil

In addition to the Education Trust Fund, casino gaming revenues support the communities and jurisdictions where the casinos are located, Maryland’s horse racing industry and small, minority- and women-owned businesses.

On June 10, Maryland Lottery and Gaming reported the state’s total sports betting activity for May, as revenue from online and retail operations totaled just over $49.6m and decreased by 3.9%.

The fall in sports betting revenue for Maryland was reported in spite of a 6.1% increase year-over-year in total handle to $535.4m, resulting in a hold of 12.3% for operators currently licensed in the state.

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Despite Churchill Downs unveiling intentions to acquire the IP of the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes races, Maryland chose to match the operator’s $85m proposal on June 18

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