Pandemic first for Maryland casinos: More gambling than a year ago – WTOP

Despite strict limits on the number of patrons allowed on gaming floors, Marylands casinos reported combined gaming revenue in September that was slightly higher than a year ago. It's the first time that's happened since February.

Despite strict limits on the number of patrons allowed on gaming floors, Marylands casinos reported combined gaming revenue in September that was slightly higher than a year ago. Its the first time thats happened since February.

Marylands six casinos generated $143.7 million in gaming revenue in September, up 1% compared to September 2019. Maryland will collect $59.7 million of that for various state programs, up about 1%. The states Education Trust Fund gets $43.4 million of that.

Gaming revenue at MGM National Harbor, the states largest casino, was $57.5 million in September, down .4% from last September.

Live! Casino & Hotel had $49.2 million in gaming revenue last month, up 3% from a year ago.

Baltimores Horseshoe Casino had $17.6 million in September gaming revenue, down 5.1%.

The states three smaller casinos all had year-over-year gains:

Marylands casinos are operating at a maximum 50% capacity, and not all on-property bars, restaurants and retail stores have reopened.

MGM National Harbor slashed its workforce by 25%, or almost 780 jobs, in August.

Maryland Lottery and Gaming posts monthly and year-to-date gaming revenue distributions online.

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