Gamblers in Maryland continue to wager record amounts at the state’s six casinos.
The state’s gaming operators combined to generate a monthly record of $180.1 million in revenue during July, according to the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission. Records also were set this year in March ($169.1 million) and May ($172.4 million).
The July revenue total represents an increase of $40.2 million, or 28.7%, compared to July 2020 when casinos in the state were limited to 50% capacity due to COVID-19 health restrictions.
Casino gaming contributions to the state in July 2021 totaled $77.3 million, an increase of $19,377,754 (33.4%) compared to the $57.9 million contributed to the state in July 2020. Maryland’s Education Trust Fund earned $56.3 million from gaming sources, an increase of $12.8 million, or 29.4%, over the previous year.
As in June, MGM National Harbor in Forest Heights led all Maryland casinos in revenue with $72.3 million in revenue. That’s a 38.2% increase of $19.9 million from July 2020.
Live! Casino in Anne Arundel generated $62.9 million in revenue, an increase of $11.4 million, or 22.1%, year over year. Baltimore’s Horseshoe Casino also saw a significant increase over July 2020, bringing in $19.3 million, a 22.4% jump.
Revenue at Ocean Downs in Berlin reached $10.5 million for the month, up 35.2%, or $2.7 million, year over year. Hollywood Casino in Perrysville increased revenue 25.3% to $8.8 million, plus $1.7 million from July 2020.
Rocky Gap in Flintstone saw an increase of $812,600, or 14.8%, to $6.3 million, year over year.
