Marylands gaming establishments experienced a profitable period in September 2018, generating a combined $143.8 million. This signifies a 6.9% rise compared to September 2017, when they accumulated $134.5 million.
Of Marylands six casinos, four witnessed earnings growth. MGM National Harbor, the state’s highest-grossing casino, spearheaded the surge with a 10.3% increase, attaining $54.4 million in revenue. Ocean Downs Casino in Ocean City exhibited the most substantial leap, with revenue escalating by nearly 14% to $7.5 million.
Nevertheless, not all was positive for Marylands casinos. Rocky Gap Casino Resort and Horseshoe Casino Baltimore both encountered revenue dips, by 1.3% and 1.6% correspondingly.
In aggregate, the state procured $59.5 million from casino gaming in September 2018. The bulk of these funds, $44.6 million, was allocated to the Education Trust Fund. The residual finances support the localities housing the casinos, as well as Marylands equine racing sector.
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