Maryland’s casino sector saw a modest revenue dip in July 2025, with the state’s six privately operated casinos generating a combined $165.7 million from slot machines and table games, according to figures released by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency. This represents a 2.5% year-over-year decrease, or $4.2 million less than in July 2024.
Despite the drop in revenue, the casinos collectively contributed nearly $71.9 million to state programs. Of that amount, $51.7 million went to the Education Trust Fund, with the remainder supporting local jurisdictions, the horse racing industry, and initiatives for small, minority-, and women-owned businesses across Maryland, including Southern Maryland. The total contributions were down just 0.4% from last year, while Education Trust Fund support slipped 0.5%.
Top Performers See Revenue Declines
Leading the pack was MGM National Harbor in Prince George’s County, which produced $68.6 million in July, down 4.7% from the same month in 2024. The venue, which operates 2,261 slot machines and 208 table games, remains the state’s highest-grossing casino, drawing visitors from across the D.C. metro area and Southern Maryland.
Live! Casino & Hotel in Anne Arundel County followed with $59.7 million in revenue, a 4.6% decline year-over-year. Despite operating the largest number of gaming machines—3,832 slots and 179 tables—Live! was also affected by the broader industry slowdown that hit the state’s two largest facilities.
Smaller Casinos Show Year-Over-Year Gains
While the biggest venues saw declines, four of Maryland’s six casinos posted annual gains in July, helping offset the overall drop. Horseshoe Casino Baltimore reported an 8.2% increase, bringing in $14.4 million with its 1,365 slot machines and 115 table games.
Ocean Downs Casino in Worcester County earned $10.2 million, up 6.4% year-over-year, while Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County brought in $7.6 million—an increase of 4.5%. The smallest venue, Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County, also saw improvement, posting $5.1 million in revenue, a 1.1% uptick from July 2024.
Together, these gains point to steady resilience among the state’s smaller casino operations, even as larger venues face greater competitive and economic pressure.
Slot Machines Dominate Revenue Sources
Of the total $165.7 million in revenue, video lottery terminals (VLTs) generated the bulk – $118.2 million – while table games accounted for $47.4 million. The dominance of slot machines in Maryland’s gaming landscape remains a key factor in overall performance.
These results come shortly after the state also reported strong sports wagering activity in June 2025, with total bets reaching $403.8 million—a 5% increase from the previous year, showing broader consumer engagement with gaming in Maryland beyond casinos.
The July 2025 revenue figures reflect a mixed performance for Maryland’s gaming sector, with notable strength in regional and smaller markets helping to balance dips at major destinations. As the state continues to collect and publish detailed revenue and allocation data, the casino industry remains an essential contributor to public funding for education and local development.
Source:
“Maryland Casino Revenue Hits $165.7M in July”, southernmarylandchronicle.com, Aug 6, 2025
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