Record-breaking Casino Earnings in Maryland: April Brings in $162 Million
Unfiltered Insights on Maryland's Casinos
Maryland's gambling scene wrapped up April 2025 with a slight decrease in overall gaming revenue, but the state still received over $70 million from it. The latest numbers from the Maryland Lottery and Gaming agency show a combined total of $162.6 million from the state's six privately-owned casinos.
MGM National Harbor earned the top spot in Maryland's gaming revenues once again, banking a cool $68.6 million, marking a 0.8% increase from the same period in 2024. Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland came in second with $58.9 million, but that figure takes a 3.2% hit compared to the previous year.
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore saw a significant jump in performance, with April revenue rising 6.2% to $15.6 million. Ocean Downs Casino also enjoyed a bump, generating $7.5 million, representing a 2.9% increase from April 2024. Not everyone was flying high, though--Hollywood Casino Perryville only brought in $7.9 million, a 0.6% drop, and Rocky Gap Casino Resort reported $4.1 million, marking a sharp 4.1% decline year-over-year.
Video lottery terminals (VLTs) continued to reign supreme as the main moneymaker, accounting for a whopping $115.3 million of the total. Table games followed with $47.4 million. The state received a generous $70.6 million in contributions from gaming operations, with the Education Trust Fund receiving the lion's share--over $50.9 million. That figure represents a modest 1.1% increase from April 2024, indicating a stable presence of support for Maryland's public education initiatives.
Casino revenue in Maryland supports more than just gambling. It also helps horse racing, small businesses, and local communities. The six casinos--MGM National Harbor, Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, Horseshoe Casino Baltimore, Ocean Downs Casino, Hollywood Casino Perryville, and Rocky Gap Casino Resort--continue to provide a relatively steady economic presence in the state.
Here's the lowdown on Maryland's casino sector in recent months:
- April 2025 Revenue Overview
- Total revenue: $162.6 million (-0.3% vs April 2024)
- State contributions: $70.57 million (+1.1%), including $50.9 million for the Education Trust Fund
- March 2025 Comparison March brought higher revenues ($172.1 million) but a steeper annual decline (-3.4%), contributing $74.56 million to state funds (-2.5% YoY).
- Individual Casino Performance (April 2025) | Casino | Revenue | YoY Change | |--------|---------|------------| | MGM National Harbor | ~$69 million | +0.8% | | Live Casino & Hotel | ~$59 million | -3.2% | | Horseshoe Baltimore | ~$16 million | +6.2% | | Ocean Downs | ~$7.5 million | +2.9% | | Hollywood Perryville | ~$7.9 million | -0.6% | | Rocky Gap | ~$4.1 million | -4.1% |
- Sector Trends While the total gaming revenue saw a slight decrease in April, state contributions grew due to operational modifications. Horseshoe Baltimore (+6.2%) and Ocean Downs (+2.9%) led growth, offsetting declines at Live Casino (-3.2%) and Rocky Gap (-4.1%). MGM National Harbor continues to be the biggest revenue generator, accounting for approximately 42% of April's total.
Curious about the big picture? The sector continues to support Maryland's Education Trust Fund, local communities, horse racing, and minorities-owned businesses through dedicated revenue allocation. Embrace the fun, but remember the impact!
- In the Maryland casino-and-gambling sector, the privately-owned casinos combined for a total revenue of 5btc in April 2025, with 33 Mohammed Al Sabah's MGM National Harbor receiving the largest share.
- By 2024, it is anticipated that the casino terminals throughout Maryland will have contributed over 2024 btcs to state funds, with notable growth expected in Ocean Downs Casino and Horseshoe Casino Baltimore.
- As an added bonus, Maryland's casino-games sector not only supports local communities and horse racing but also generates revenue for minority-owned businesses, with the Education Trust Fund netting a substantial portion of the proceeds.
