Maryland Casino Revenues $151 million in September, Live! Casino Pledges $19 Million to Community

Maryland’s six casinos have recorded $151.5 million in revenue for September, down from the $159.5 million generated in the previous year and representing a year-on-year drop of 5%.

Of the total, slots in the state generated $105.6 million, a decline of 5.6% from the $111.8 million in September 2024. Table game revenue also fell by 3.6% from $47.7 million to just under $46 million.

From the profits generated, it was reported that the Maryland Education Fund received $46.8 million in contributions from Maryland casinos, as well as support for communities where the casinos are located, and small, minority, and women-owned businesses.

Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland took the contributions a step further last month, after announcing it would distribute $19 million in community grants during the 2026 fiscal year.

More Losses than Gains for Maryland Casinos

 The recent report from the Maryland Lottery and Gaming shows that of the six casinos in the state, four saw year-over-year decreases in revenue.

Despite generating the highest revenue in the state of $63.2 million, the MGM National Harbor saw the second-highest year-on-year decrease of 5.6% after profits declined from just under $67 million.

Of the casino's total revenue, slots generated $38.9 million, a 9.2% decrease from the $42.9 million in 2024. Table games remained stagnant, seeing a mild increase of 0.8% from $24.1 million to $24.3 million.

Live! Casino & Hotel experienced the most significant year-on-year revenue decrease of 7.8%, with profits declining from $59.6 million to $54.9 million. Table games saw a decrease of 11%, from $17.6 million to $15.6 million, and slots decreased by 6.5% from $42 million to $39.3 million.

The Horseshoe Casino was the winner for year-on-year rises, with revenue increasing by 6.7% year-on-year from $13,1 million to $14 million. Slots for the venue climbed 8%, with profits increasing from $9.3 million to $10 million, and table games also saw a rise of 3.7%, from $3.8 million to just under $4 million. 

The only other casino to see revenues rise year over year was Rocky Gap Casino, whose profits rose by 5.1% from $4.4 million to $4.6 million. Slots profits rose by 5.2% from $3.9 million to $4.1 million, and table games revenue rose by 4.4%, from $486,117 to $507,279. 

Live! Casino and Hotel Announce $19 Million in Community Grants 

In September, Live! Casino & Hotel, along with its partners, announced at its annual grantee award ceremony that it would give $19 million to the community in the 2026 fiscal year. Since opening in 2012, the casino has regularly supported Anne Arundel County, funding the grants through its tax revenue. 

“The Cordish Companies and Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland always show up to make a meaningful impact on Anne Arundel County. Each year, these grants give much-needed financial support to the community agencies and non-profit organizations that provide essential services to county residents,” said County Executive Steuart Pittman. 

Local impact grants will be distributed to 26 organizations, with the BWI Community Development Foundation Inc. receiving $4.1 million, the Anne Arundel County Fire Department receiving $4 million, and the Anne Arundel County Police receiving $3.5 million. 

Community non-profits will also receive grants. Eighteen organizations will receive $480,000, and the Chesapeake Arts Center, the My Life Foundation, the Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency, and the Coalition for Public Safety Training in Schools will each receive $40,000.