Maryland: Horseshoe sees double-digit revenue increase in December, but state down 2.6% overall

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 11:08 AM
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  • Abi Bray, Special to CDC Gaming

Maryland casinos reported $159.8 million in revenue for December, down 2.6% from the previous year’s figure of $164.1 million.

According to the latest report from the Maryland Lottery and Gaming, slot revenue was $109 million, down 2.7% year-over-year from $112.1 million in 2025. Table game revenue was down 2.5%, falling from $52 million to $50.7 million.

Horseshoe Baltimore saw revenue increase 12.2% from $13.2 million to $14.9 million. Live! Casino & Hotel saw revenue drop from $59.1 million to $58.8 million, and Rocky Gap saw revenue rise 1.4% from $3.89 million to $3.95 million.

While it generated the highest revenue in December, MGM National Harbor also experienced the most significant decline in revenue, with a 7.2% drop from $73.6 million in 2024 to $68.4 million in 2025.

Hollywood Casino saw revenue decline 2.1% from $7.1 million to just less than $7 million, and Oceans Downs, saw revenue drop 3.3% from $7.1 million to $6.8 million.

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