Maryland Casinos Post $159.7 Million October Revenue
Statewide gaming revenue slipped 1.4% from October 2025 even as contributions to state programs totaled $67.9 million.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Gambling
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Maryland's six casinos generated $159,747,206 in gaming revenue during October 2026, a decrease of $2,309,368, or 1.4%, compared to October 2025. Casino gaming contributions to the state totaled $67,912,300, down 0.8% from the prior year.
Why it matters
The figures show how Maryland's gaming market and the revenue it sends to state programs are moving from month to month. The state directs a large share of these contributions to education and other programs.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming reported October 2026 slot and table game revenue of $159,747,206, a 1.4% decline from October 2025. The report does not explain what drove the decrease at each property.
The players
Maryland Lottery and Gaming
Maryland Lottery and Gaming is the state agency that regulates the state's casinos and publishes their monthly revenue and contribution reports.
MGM National Harbor
MGM National Harbor is a casino in Prince George's County and the largest gaming property in Maryland by October 2026 revenue.
Live! Casino & Hotel
Live! Casino & Hotel is a casino resort in Anne Arundel County that reported the state's second-highest October 2026 gaming revenue.
The details
MGM National Harbor generated $66,167,618 in October 2026, down 2.6% from the prior year, while Live! Casino & Hotel reported $59,394,838, down 0.4%. Horseshoe Casino Baltimore generated $13,990,906, a 9.8% decline. Of the October contributions, $49,815,665 went to the Education Trust Fund, $8.5 million to host communities, $7.8 million to the horse racing industry, and nearly $1.7 million to small, minority- and women-owned businesses.
Timeline
October 2025: Baseline month used for year-over-year comparison.
October 2026: Month in which the casinos generated $159,747,206 in gaming revenue.
November 8, 2026: Date the monthly casino revenue report was published.
Market Landscape
Maryland's monthly casino reports from Maryland Lottery and Gaming provide a steady record of how the state's six casinos perform against the prior year. The October 2026 figures show a modest 1.4% decline that fits within the month-to-month variation the state tracks.
Revenue from Maryland casinos supports the Education Trust Fund, host communities, and the horse racing industry, so changes in monthly totals affect those programs. Residents near the casinos in Prince George's, Anne Arundel, and Baltimore City may see the effects through local funding.
The takeaway
Monthly casino revenue reports show that gaming contributions can shift from year to year even when overall activity stays steady. Tracking these figures helps readers see how state programs depend on casino revenue.
Further reading
For more on how casino gaming is regulated across the state, see Gambling coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Bay Net.
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