Maryland’s gambling industry sent more than $1.6 billion to state programs and services during the past fiscal year, but the money flowing into state coffers increasingly is being driven by sports betting rather than the casinos that have long dominated the market.
The Maryland Lottery and the state’s casinos, sportsbooks and fantasy sports operators contributed $1.637 billion in fiscal 2026, which ended June 30, according to Maryland Lottery and Gaming. That’s $48 million more than the previous year.
Sports wagering accounted for much of the increase. The industry contributed $132.3 million to the state, up 48.8% from $88.9 million in fiscal 2025. More than $99.7 million went to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education, while $32.6 million went to the state’s General Fund.
