Maryland casino revenue for August decreases 6% to $160m

Maryland Lottery and Gaming has reported the state’s total casino activity for August 2026, as commercial operators combined to generate $160m of revenue from slot machines and table games, representing a decrease of 6%. 

MGM National Harbor – despite generating the most revenue of any casino property located in Maryland for August – reported a decrease of 5.1% to $66.5m. The MGM Resorts International property was followed by Live! Casino & Hotel, which produced $56.7m and fell 10.2%. 

Horseshoe Casino Baltimore also witnessed a decrease from the prior year period during August, falling 5% for a total of $14.3m. Rocky Gap Casino managed to account for $4.7m of revenue for August, despite reporting a decrease of 4.1%.

Ocean Downs Casino and Hollywood Casino Perryville were the only commercial gaming properties in Maryland to report an increase in revenue for August, rising by 0.1% and 10.3%, respectively, to nearly $10.3m and $7.4m. 

Casino gaming contributions, which support Maryland's Education Trust Fund, the jurisdictions in which each property is located, the state’s horse racing industry and small, minority- and women-owned businesses, decreased 4.2% to $68.5m for August. 

Just over $50m was directed toward the Education Trust Fund, while $8.6m was distributed to local communities, $8m to horse racing and $1.7m to respective businesses. 

On August 10, Maryland Lottery and Gaming reported the state’s sports wagering activity for July 2026, as retail and digital operators generated $42.4m of revenue, representing an increase of 16.2%. 

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.