MGM’s new Maryland casino leads the way in May

Maryland casinos brought in a total of $136.5 million in May, with seven-month-old MGM National Harbor leading the way.

Updated on 7 June 2017

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Figures released on Monday by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency show the state’s revenue for last month was up slightly from April’s $135.7m; and second only behind March’s $141.2m.

MGM National Harbor generated $50.55m in May, representing the second time the casino has eclipsed the $50m mark since opening in December.

By contrast, revenues at Maryland Live Casino dropped by 22.3% to $45.9m, whilst Horseshoe Casino Baltimore’s revenue declined 18.1% to $23.6m.

Excluding MGM National Harbor, gaming revenue across the state declined overall by 17.7%. Including MGM, total revenue was boosted by 31%.

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