Maryland Lottery and Gaming has reported the state’s sports wagering activity for July 2026, as retail and digital operators combined to generate $42.4m of revenue, representing an increase of 16.2% year-over-year.
Along with the increase in total revenue for July, operators currently licensed in Maryland also generated a monthly handle of $496.4m, equating to growth of 36.3%. Bettors in Maryland took home nearly $440.9m of winnings during the monthly period, creating a hold of 11.2% for operators.
Online betting accounted for just over $41.9m of the state’s total sports betting revenue for July, having risen 17.8%, while retail wagering produced just $418,428 of revenue and decreased 51.3%.
For July, operators also contributed $8.4m to the state, marking a 16.6% increase from the prior year period. Contributions go toward the Blueprint for Maryland's Future Fund, General Fund and Problem Gambling Fund.
Maryland Sports Wagering Handle - 2026
How has the state's handle changed since the beginning of this year?
On August 6, Maryland Lottery and Gaming reported the state’s commercial casino activity for July 2026, as the six operators which report to the regulator combined to generate $157.9m, representing a decrease of 4.7%.
Despite accounting for the most revenue of any commercial property in Maryland with just over $60.2m, MGM Grand National Harbor reported a decrease of 12.2% for July. Even Live! Casino & Hotel, which generated the second-most revenue at $59.2m, witnessed a 0.8% fall year-over-year.
Horseshoe Casino managed to produce the highest revenue increase of any land-based gaming establishment in Maryland, rising 4.5% to nearly $15.1m.
Ocean Downs Casino and Hollywood Casino Perryville recorded July revenues of $10.5m and $7.8m, respectively, equating to increases of 2.3% and 2.8%.
Rocky Gap Casino accounted for $5.1m of Maryland’s total casino revenue for July and decreased 0.8%, with the month officially kicking off a new fiscal year period for Maryland Lottery and Gaming.
A new proposal introduced on July 13 could result in the US’ second-ever Sphere entertainment venue being built in Maryland, although it would represent a mini version of the Las Vegas facility
