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Maryland online casino bill passes House

The Senate now has less than a month to pass HB 1319. US.- The Maryland House has passed proposed online casino legislation by a vote of 92-43. The Senate now has less than a month to pass HB 1319 before the general assembly adjourns on April 8. Maryland law currently allows for brick-and-mortar casinos, retail sports betting and online sports…
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Maryland online casino bill passes House
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General Assembly Considering Bill To Allow On Line Casino Gambling

A Frederick County legislator has some concerns, especially about problem gambling. Delegate April Miller Annapolis, Md (KM) Casino gambling, such as slots, poker and other table games, could be as close as your I-phone or home computer under a bill being considered by the Maryland General Assembly.. If passed, the legislation would allow customers…
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Maryland online casino bill headed to House floor following overhaul

Lawmakers in Maryland are fighting against the clock in their effort to bring online casino legalization to the ballot box in November. A House committee advanced HB 1319 on March 13 but only after an overhaul of the proposed igaming legislation that the full House will now need to pass by March 18 in order for it to move on to the Senate. Delegate…
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Maryland online casino bill headed to House floor following overhaul
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Maryland Casinos Generate $159.2 Million in Gaming Revenue During February

Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $159226677 in revenue from slot machines and table games during February 2024, an increase of $2170752 (1.4%) compared to February 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state in February 2024 totaled $67794993, an increase of $871716 (1.3%) compared to February 2023. Contributions to the Education…
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Virginia Woman Visiting Doctor Wins $41K On Lottery Ticket Sold At Newburg Liquor Store

2024 is indeed off to a better start for a Virginia woman who won big playing a Maryland Lottery game when she went across state lines to see her doctor. The woman, who chose to remain anonymous and went under the alias "2024 Better" is feeling lucky after reeling in a $41780 jackpot playing the " FAST PLAY Gold Fish " game. According to Lottery…
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Virginia Woman Visiting Doctor Wins $41K On Lottery Ticket Sold At Newburg Liquor Store
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Visit a casino from your couch? Here's why Md. should reject iGaming

The Maryland Lottery went live in 1973 with just one game, called Twin Win. Residents of Maryland were told the money generated from the lottery would help fund education. Today, the Maryland Lottery has at least 10 different games and has generated over $19.3 billion in revenue for the state of Maryland. In 2008, the Maryland General…
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Visit a casino from your couch? Here's why Md. should reject iGaming
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Maryland Legislators Considering Two Online Gaming Bills

Maryland is currently one of the more promising states for online gaming legalization, including poker. Online sports betting launched in November 2022, but legislators recently introduced two bills that would add other forms of online gaming. In two hearings earlier this week, legislators were presented with the specifics of each bill and revenue…
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Newburg Player Wins $41,780 in FAST PLAY Gold Fish® Jackpot: Seventh in Series

In a stroke of luck, a FAST PLAY Gold Fish® ticket has turned a Newburg local into a $41780 jackpot winner, marking this event as the seventh progressive jackpot win for the game. Sold at Hardesty's Drive-In Liquors in Charles County, this win adds a thrilling chapter to Maryland's lottery history. The retailer, located at 12190 Crain Highway, is…
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Newburg Player Wins $41,780 in FAST PLAY Gold Fish® Jackpot: Seventh in Series
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Southern Maryland Retailer Sells $41,780 Jackpot Ticket

In a stroke of luck that has become increasingly characteristic of the area, a Southern Maryland retailer has become the point of sale for the seventh progressive jackpot winner in the Maryland Lottery's FAST PLAY Gold Fish® game. The winning ticket, sold on February 28, amounted to a staggering $41780. Hardesty's Drive-In Liquors, located at 12190…
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Casino managers want iGaming in MD, but employees fear job loss

Maryland's casinos, as well as international gambling organizations, are pushing for state lawmakers to establish an internet gaming market. The proposal has a powerful sponsor in the House of Delegates that should ensure it advances from its committee to the full chamber, though it's unclear whether a similar proposal in the Senate will have the…
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Casino managers want iGaming in MD, but employees fear job loss
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Maryland's Digital Dice Roll: The Evolution of Online Casinos in the State

The Maryland gambling landscape has undergone a significant transformation with the emergence of online casinos. Maryland, like many other states in the United States, has witnessed a dynamic evolution in its approach toward online gambling. Initially, it was reluctant to embrace the concept. However, it eventually grew to regulate and integrate…
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Maryland's Digital Dice Roll: The Evolution of Online Casinos in the State
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New Report Confirms iGaming Boosts Revenue For Brick-And-Mortar Casinos

The report shows that online casinos tend to appeal to a moderately younger demographic compared to land-based casinos. iDEA commissioned a study from Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) to conduct the most comprehensive analysis to date on how online gaming impacts land-based casino performance. The report shows that online casinos have a positive…
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New Report Confirms iGaming Boosts Revenue For Brick-And-Mortar Casinos
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EKG report dismisses claims online casino regulation results in land-based cannibalization

Research commissioned by iDEA Growth and conducted by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) has claimed the addition of igaming poses no threat of cannibalization to existing bricks-and-mortar casinos in the US. As online casino legislation continues to falter in the US, with just six states having regulated the vertical to date, concerns have previously…
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Maryland Casinos Generate $153.2 Million In Gaming Revenue During January

BALTIMORE - Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $153243316 in revenue from slot machines and table games during January 2024, a decrease of $14027082 (-8.4%) compared to January 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state in January 2024 totaled $63154392, a decrease of $7573776 (-10.6%) compared to January 2023. Contributions to the…
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Maryland gambling update: Latest Legislation Update

Following an unsuccessful attempt in 2023, Maryland Sen. Ron Watson is renewing efforts to legalize online poker and casino gaming in the state. Watson has been a big proponent of online gambling, and last week he filed a bill with hopes of giving bettors a new form of gambling. Here's more on the latest Maryland gambling update. SB 603 would allow…
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Maryland gambling update: Latest Legislation Update
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Rough Morning For Baltimore Woman Brightened By $146K Maryland Lottery Jackpot

A Maryland woman who was up late taking care of her sick husband would describe the start of Sunday, Jan. 14 as a "rough morning." But everything changed when she walked into Wise Carroll Mart on Wise Avenue in Dundalk and purchased a FAST PLAY $10 Wild Bonus X10 ticket, ultimately winning her more than $146000. The game has a progressive jackpot…
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Rough Morning For Baltimore Woman Brightened By $146K Maryland Lottery Jackpot
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Maryland lawmakers revisit online casino legislation with updated bill filed at the Senate

A legislative push to legalize online casinos in Maryland through a voter referendum has been reintroduced after facing setbacks last year. Maryland State Senator Ron Watson's bid to allow online casinos, first introduced as SB267 in 2023, is now being presented in the state's Senate under the designation SB603 for the current legislative…
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Maryland lawmakers revisit online casino legislation with updated bill filed at the Senate
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Maryland woman plants to 'spend wisely' after $953,000 jackpot win

A Maryland woman kept her composure in public when she found out she won over $950000 from a progressive jackpot, according to the Maryland Lottery. A Baltimore County resident who wanted to remain anonymous won a $953280 progressive jackpot in the Fast Play Extreme Green game. She bought her winning ticket in October at Woodlawn Shell in Baltimore…
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Maryland woman plants to 'spend wisely' after $953,000 jackpot win
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Legalization for Casino Apps in 2024 in the US

As we progress into 2024, the United States continues to be a key player in the dynamic shift within the gambling and entertainment industry, particularly in the realm of online casino legalization. This movement echoes global trends, notably in South Africa where online casinos have significantly grown. This blog post delves into the latest…
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Garrett woman wins lottery jackpot

GRANTSVILLE - A Garrett County woman opened the new year with a bang. The Grantsville resident bought a Maryland Lottery Fast Play Big Money Doubler ticket Jan. 3 at Chestnut Ridge Gas & Liquors in Grantsville, and walked away with a $127387 progressive jackpot prize. The winner, who was not identified, claimed the prize at lottery headquarters in…
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Will Maryland Online Casinos Get the Green Light in 2024?

It's been a little over a year since the first online sportsbooks went live in Maryland, and the state is currently home to 13 retail sportsbooks and 12 online options. Since the market opened, it's blossomed - taking $4.5 billion in bets, generating $562.8 million in sports betting revenue, and contributing over $43 million in taxes. This has left…
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Will Maryland Online Casinos Get the Green Light in 2024?
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Maryland Casinos Generate $165.6 Million in Gaming Revenue During December

Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $165629163 in revenue from slot machines and table games during December 2023, an increase of $454064 (0.3%) compared to December 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in December 2023 totaled $70195007, an increase of $508501 (0.7%) compared to December 2022. Contributions to the Education Trust…
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The Path To Legalizing Online Casinos In Maryland

Legalizing online casinos is fast becoming a widespread trend in American states. States like Maryland have had troubles in the past accepting and creating laws that support online gambling until recent times. In this article, we'll explore the changes that gamblers in Maryland should look out for and the legal systems and regulations supporting…
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The Path To Legalizing Online Casinos In Maryland
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Maryland casinos reverse fall gambling decline

Gaming revenue picked up for Maryland's casinos in December, after two months of year-over-year declines. Maryland Lottery and Gaming reports Maryland's six casinos generated $165.6 million in gaming revenue from slot machines and table games in December, up 0.3% from December 2022. Maryland collects $70.2 million of that for state-funded programs,…
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Maryland casinos reverse fall gambling decline
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Maryland Casinos Generate $165.6 Million In Gaming Revenue During December

BALTIMORE - Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $165629163 in revenue from slot machines and table games during December 2023, an increase of $454064 (0.3%) compared to December 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in December 2023 totaled $70195007, an increase of $508501 (0.7%) compared to December 2022. Contributions to the…
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Could Online Gambling Become a Reality in Maryland?

The latest MDBetting.com poll has caught the eye, showing that 75% of Marylanders support the idea of legalizing online casinos and are ready to express their support in the 2024 election. According to the latest report from the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, this state could generate more than $533 million in revenue in the very first…
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Could Online Gambling Become a Reality in Maryland?
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Could Online Casino Gambling Become A Reality In Maryland?

MARYLAND - A new poll from MDBetting.com shows 75% of Maryland voters would be in favor of legalizing online casino gambling if it makes it on the 2024 ballot. According to a report by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, the state could generate more than $533 million in the first year if online casino gaming is legalized. Senate Bill…
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Could Online Casino Gambling Become A Reality In Maryland?
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St. Mary’s County Woman Wins $108,910 in FAST PLAY Jackpot

In an extraordinary turn of events, a routine coffee run led to a life-changing win for a St. Mary's County woman. On her usual morning stop for coffee on November 28, she decided to try her luck at the FAST PLAY Home Run Riches game, resulting in a staggering $108910 progressive jackpot win. The Maryland Lottery's FAST PLAY Home Run Riches has…
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Maryland Casinos Generate $157.7 Million In Gaming Revenue During November

BALTIMORE - Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $157718494 in revenue from slot machines and table games during November 2023, down $5652970 (-3.5%) compared to November 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in November 2023 totaled $66150282, a decrease of $1561142 (-2.3%) compared to November 2022. Contributions to the Education…
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Survey reveals some Marylanders interest in legalizing online casino gambling

BALTIMORE - Get ready Marylanders, more online betting options could be coming to the state. Marylanders have already legalized slot machines and online sports betting. Online casino table games could be next. A local group did a survey of 1000 Marylanders, all with different backgrounds, and about 75 percent of them say they want to see online…
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Survey reveals some Marylanders interest in legalizing online casino gambling
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New Poll: 75% of Maryland Voters Favor Online Casino Legalization

Following the launch of online sports betting in Maryland in 2022, many wondered if online casino gambling would follow. According to the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency report, the state could generate more than $533M in the first year if the practice is legalized. But how do voters feel about the issue? A poll from MDBetting.com…
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New Poll: 75% of Maryland Voters Favor Online Casino Legalization
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Union leader: Online casino gambling would cost Maryland hundreds of jobs

In addition to contributing to gaming addiction as pointed out in The Baltimore Sun's recent editorial, "Can elected officials resist the lure of more online betting to balance Md.'s budget?" (Nov. 28), the expansion of online gambling would eliminate casino jobs and reduce the incentive to invest in or expand Maryland's casinos. It will harm…
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Union leader: Online casino gambling would cost Maryland hundreds of jobs
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Exploring the history of Maryland's gambling laws

Gambling is one of the most fun and exciting activities that people all around the world engage in. However, there are several laws implemented all around the world that dictate what games can be played legally and what countries permit gambling. In this context, it can be difficult to navigate what is legal in each country and if you are allowed…
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Exploring the history of Maryland's gambling laws
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$136K Jackpot Won By Silver Spring Woman In MD Lottery Game

SILVER SPRING, MD - An El Salvadorian construction worker from Silver Spring recently claimed the $136056 jackpot on the Maryland Lottery's Casino Royale Slots game. Yesica Moya Jovel learned the ropes by watching her mother play the Maryland Lottery over years. But the 27-year-old woman purchased her own jackpot-winning ticket last week while…
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$136K Jackpot Won By Silver Spring Woman In MD Lottery Game
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Report Provides Details About Potential Maryland iGaming Market

A Maryland Lottery iGaming report conducted by The Innovation Group has been completed and shared with the state's General Assembly. The legislature asked for the report after 2023 efforts to legalize mobile casinos failed. Rather than moving forward with a bill, the legislature agreed that receiving a report with relevant information about…
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Report Provides Details About Potential Maryland iGaming Market
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Maryland casino revenue drops 25%, but there’s an explanation

Maryland's six casinos generated $159.8 million in revenue from slot machines and table games in October, down 24.9% from October 2022. The year-over-year comparison seems like a significant decline, but it is also compared to last October, when casinos set a single-month revenue record on what was unusually high volume last fall. Maryland casinos'…
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Maryland Casinos Generate $159.8 Million In Gaming Revenue During October 2023

BALTIMORE - Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $159811765 in revenue from slot machines and table games during October 2023, down $53110257 (-24.9%) compared to October 2022, when the casinos set a single-month revenue record on the strength of unusually high volume. Casino gaming contributions to the state in October 2023 totaled…
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Maryland Casinos see revenue drop in October 2023 compared to record high last year

BALTIMORE (WBFF) - Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $159811765 in revenue from slot machines and table games during October 2023, down $53110257 (-24.9%) compared to October 2022, when the casinos set a single-month revenue record on the strength of unusually high volume according to Maryland Lottery and Gaming. According to the report,…
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Maryland Casinos see revenue drop in October 2023 compared to record high last year
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Will the Online Gambling Industry in Maryland Expand to Include iGaming?

As the Maryland online sports betting market continues to grow, there is talk about if and when online casino games will be legalized in the state. If legalization does happen, it will allow Maryland residents to play slots and table games like blackjack and roulette online. There seems to be an appetite for online gambling in the state. There are…
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Will the Online Gambling Industry in Maryland Expand to Include iGaming?
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St. Mary’s County Woman Hits FAST PLAY for $124,754 Progressive Jackpot

Playing'just for fun' turns even more fun with big win Playing the Maryland Lottery is "just for fun" for a St. Mary's County woman, who enjoys a variety of games. Winning $124754 on a $5 FAST PLAY game increased the fun substantially. "I don't have any vices," she said on Oct. 27 while claiming her prize at Lottery headquarters in Baltimore. The…
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Casino Developer PAC Made $85K Donation To Democratic Party Leader

VIRGINIA - State Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon) received an $85000 donation on Oct. 23 from Building a Remarkable Virginia, the political action committee created by the developer who wants to build a casino at or near the Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station, according to the latest campaign finance filing. "The Comstock Companies are one of the…
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Casino Developer PAC Made $85K Donation To Democratic Party Leader
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St. Mary’s County Woman Hits FAST PLAY For $124,754 Progressive Jackpot

LEONARDTOWN, Md. - Playing the Maryland Lottery is "just for fun" for a St. Mary's County woman, who enjoys a variety of games. Winning $124754 on a $5 FAST PLAY game increased the fun substantially. "I don't have any vices," she said on Oct. 27 while claiming her prize at Lottery headquarters in Baltimore. The lucky lady won the progressive…
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St. Mary’s County Woman Hits FAST PLAY For $124,754 Progressive Jackpot
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Lottery Player Hits Jackpot In Ferndale, Wins More Than $100K

FERNDALE, MD - A Maryland Lottery player won a major jackpot last week in Ferndale. The anonymous winner took home $121527 after winning the top prize on Wild Bonus X10, a fast play game. The winning ticket was bought Oct. 18 at Royal Farms #47, located at 7201 Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd. This was the $10 game's second jackpot since it debuted on…
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Lottery Player Hits Jackpot In Ferndale, Wins More Than $100K
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Report Assessing Maryland ICasino Legalization Nears Completion

A report about online casino legalization is on track to be submitted to the Maryland General Assembly by Nov. 15, the Maryland Lottery shared this week. The study, conducted by The Innovation Group, is designed to give Maryland legislators a better idea of the potential economic impact of iCasino legalization. Currently, Maryland allows for legal…
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Report Assessing Maryland ICasino Legalization Nears Completion
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Maryland Casinos Generate $155.1 Million In Gaming Revenue During September

BALTIMORE - Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $155097779 in revenue from slot machines and table games during September 2023, down $4172529 (-2.6%) compared to September 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in September 2023 totaled $66441145, a decrease of $1517500 (-2.2%) compared to September 2022. Contributions to the…
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How Old Do You Need To Be To Gamble In Maryland?

If you are a gambler, do you know how old you need to be to gamble in Maryland? Well, Maryland offers a surprising level of openness to gambling activities, with varying legal age requirements, spanning from 18 to 21, depending on the specific activity at hand. This article will talk about these age thresholds, ensuring that both residents and…
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Casino Revenue Down, Sports Wagering Revenue Ticks Up

Sports wagering contributes $3.2 million in tax revenue in September. Maryland's 13 retail and 12 mobile sportsbooks generated $3231427 in contributions to the State, up from the $2.555671 million for August 2023. Each sportsbook contributes 15 percent of its taxable win to the Blueprint for Maryland's Future Fund, which supports public education…
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Casino Revenue Down, Sports Wagering Revenue Ticks Up
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Maryland casino revenue dips in September

Gaming News 6 October 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $155097779 in revenue from slot machines and table games during September 2023, down $4172529 (-2.6%) compared to September 2022, according to the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency.Casino gaming contributions to the state in September 2023 totaled…
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Maryland Ponders Pros And Cons Of Online Casino Legalization

Several prominent Maryland legislators and iGaming experts convened at Morgan State University's Center for Data Analytics and Sports Gaming Research last week for a panel discussion about the future of gambling in Maryland. The overwhelming consensus: Legal online casinos are coming. While the rehashing of previous sports betting legislation…
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Maryland Ponders Pros And Cons Of Online Casino Legalization
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A Maryland Man Has Won His Third Big Lottery Jackpot Playing Racetrax

Lightning seldom strikes the same spot three times in lottery games. This unlikely feat, however, has become a reality for one lucky Maryland resident. A 58-year-old has just won his third large prize from the Racetrax game, solidifying his place as a local legend and surprising many with his incredible luck. The Maryland Lottery's Racetrax game is…
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A Maryland Man Has Won His Third Big Lottery Jackpot Playing Racetrax
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Baltimore’s Horseshoe sees Maryland’s largest drop in gambling revenue

Overall gaming revenue from slot machines and table games at the six casinos in Maryland totaled $161.4 million in August. That's down 4.7% from a year ago, but the declines varied by individual casino. Maryland Lottery and Gaming reports Baltimore's Horseshoe Casino generated $15.4 million in gaming revenue last month - down 10.6% from a year…
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Baltimore’s Horseshoe sees Maryland’s largest drop in gambling revenue
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More online gaming in the cards for Maryland?

Just in this century, voters in Maryland have legalized slot machines, and then table games, followed by in-house and online sports betting. Could online table games be next? It's something being studied by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, and their report is expected sometime in November. Then, in January, state Sen. Ron Watson…
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More online gaming in the cards for Maryland?
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Maryland Casinos Generate $161.4 Million in Gaming Revenue During August

Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $161398690 in revenue from slot machines and table games during August 2023, down $7953262 (-4.7%) compared to August 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in August 2023 totaled $68125275, a decrease of $2753104 (- 3.9%) compared to August 2022. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund in…
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Maryland Casinos Generate $161.4 Million In Gaming Revenue During August 2023

BALTIMORE - Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $161398690 in revenue from slot machines and table games during August 2023, down $7953262 (-4.7%) compared to August 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in August 2023 totaled $68125275, a decrease of $2753104 (- 3.9%) compared to August 2022. Contributions to the Education Trust…
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Woman wins $50,000 on her way home from Maryland Lottery headquarters

Aug. 30 (UPI) -- A Maryland woman on her way home from collecting a lottery jackpot stopped and bought a Pick 5 ticket that earned her another $50000. Victoria Sadler, 59, of Nottingham, told Maryland Lottery officials she was leaving lottery headquarters after collecting a progressive jackpot from the Fast Play Home Run Riches Second-Chance…
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Woman wins $50,000 on her way home from Maryland Lottery headquarters
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Man Strikes It Rich with $117,175 Fast Play Lottery Win at Charlotte Hall’s Wawa Store

Man Strikes It Rich with $117175 Fast Play Lottery Win at Charlotte Hall's Wawa Store Maryland Lottery player, winning a $117175 progressive jackpot in the FAST PLAY Lottery Big Money Doubler game (Photo: The Franchise King) According to Baynet News, In Charlotte Hall, Maryland, a dedicated Maryland Lottery player expressed astonishment upon…
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Man Strikes It Rich with $117,175 Fast Play Lottery Win at Charlotte Hall’s Wawa Store
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Longtime Lottery Player Wins $117,175 In Charlotte Hall

CHARLOTTE HALL, Md. - A longtime Maryland Lottery player said he couldn't believe his own eyes when he saw he won a $117175 progressive jackpot in the FAST PLAY Big Money Doubler game. The 83-year-old retired electrician enjoys playing a variety of Lottery games, but his favorites are Keno and FAST PLAY. He landed his biggest Lottery prize when he…
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Longtime Lottery Player Wins $117,175 In Charlotte Hall
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St. Mary's County Man Wins $117,175 in FAST PLAY Game

Big Money Doubler ticket delivers progressive jackpot in St. Mary's County A longtime Maryland Lottery player said he couldn't believe his own eyes when he saw he won a $117175 progressive jackpot in the FAST PLAY Big Money Doubler game. The 83-year-old retired electrician enjoys playing a variety of Lottery games, but his favorites are Keno and…
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Maryland Is 50/50 To Legalize Online Casino In 2024, Analyst Says

What are the odds of any individual state legalizing mobile casinos in 2024? At the high end, probably about as good - or bad - as an expertly played shoe of blackjack. "My optimism for even the best-chance state to legalize in 2024 currently tops out at about 50 percent," said Becca Giden, the director of policy for Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, a…
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Maryland Is 50/50 To Legalize Online Casino In 2024, Analyst Says
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Retired St. Mary's Electrician Wins $117,175 in FAST PLAY Big Money Doubler Jackpot

A retired electrician, aged 83, struck gold by winning a $117175 progressive jackpot in the Maryland Lottery's FAST PLAY Big Money Doubler game. Playing under the alias "Johnny Carson," the lucky winner has been a regular player, with Keno and FAST PLAY being his favorite games. The grand prize was won on August 15, when the octogenarian stopped to…
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Retired St. Mary's Electrician Wins $117,175 in FAST PLAY Big Money Doubler Jackpot
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Maryland should legalize online gambling to eliminate black markets and protect consumers

Maryland lawmakers are continuing efforts to legalize internet gambling despite legislation introduced earlier this year failing to garner the needed support. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission said this month it is conducting a study to see how online gambling, like interactive slots and table games, could benefit the state. This…
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Maryland should legalize online gambling to eliminate black markets and protect consumers
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Gambling was a big payday for Maryland last year

The state of Maryland takes its share of gaming revenue, and with casinos, lotteries and now legalized sports betting, that share totaled $1.589 billion in fiscal 2023 - about 3.5% more than the previous year. During the state's fiscal year, which ended June 30, the combined contribution to the state included $848.1 million from casinos; $714.3…
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Gambling was a big payday for Maryland last year
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Maryland eyes iGaming, prompting fears of more problem gambling

As Maryland's sports wagering market continues to grow, attention has been turning to the state's next betting frontier - iGaming, which involves wagering on virtual slot machines and other casino games. The number of mobile sportsbooks in the state jumped to 11 in July and then reached 12 on Thursday, with license approval for Greenmount Station…
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Maryland eyes iGaming, prompting fears of more problem gambling
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Maryland Casinos Generate $174.3 Million In Gaming Revenue During July

BALTIMORE - Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $174323087 in revenue from slot machines and table games during July 2023, down $7180139 (-4.0%) from July 2022. The July 2022 gaming revenue total of $181503226 was the second-best month in the 13-year history of the state's casino program. Casino gaming contributions to the state in July…
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The chips are down this summer at Maryland’s casinos

Gaming revenue generated by Maryland's six casinos in July was down 4% from a year ago, with a double-digit drop at Baltimore's Horseshoe Casino. Revenue from slot machines and table games totaled $174.3 million. Last July, the total was $181.5 million, the second-best month for gaming revenue in the 13-year history of Maryland's legalized…
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The chips are down this summer at Maryland’s casinos
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A Traveler's Guide to Annapolis: Exploring Casinos and More

Nestled on the sparkling shores of Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis is a city that marries the charm of its rich colonial history with the excitement of modern attractions. In our upcoming article, "A Traveler's Guide to Annapolis: Exploring Casinos and More," we will take you on an enchanting journey through this Maryland gem. Prepare to be captivated by…
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A Traveler's Guide to Annapolis: Exploring Casinos and More
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Silver Spring Teacher Wins $31K Lottery Prize at Gaithersburg Giant

A Silver Spring educator was all smiles after winning a $31714 lottery ticket she purchased from the Giant grocery store at 18250 Flower Hill Way in Gaithersburg. The 34-year-old woman, who is using the nickname "Disco" for Lottery publicity, bought a $2 FAST PLAY Gold Fish ticket while shopping at the Gaithersburg Giant last week. "Something told…
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Silver Spring Teacher Wins $31K Lottery Prize at Gaithersburg Giant
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Sports Wagering Revenue Down, Casino Revenue Ticks Up

Sports wagering contributes $2.8 Million in tax revenue during June. Maryland's ten retail and ten mobile sportsbooks generated $2835051 in contributions to the State. Each sportsbook contributes 15 percent of its taxable win to the Blueprint for Maryland's Future Fund, which supports public education programs. June is typically a slower month,…
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Sports Wagering Revenue Down, Casino Revenue Ticks Up
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Maryland casinos generate $163.7 million in gaming revenue in June

Maryland's six casinos generated $163.7 million in gaming revenue in June, down 0.6% from June 2022. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission reported that MGM National Harbor led with $69 million in revenue. The remaining casinos in Maryland recorded the following amounts: Live! Casino & Hotel generated $57.9 million, Horseshoe Casino grossed…
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Maryland casinos generate $163.7 million in gaming revenue in June
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Maryland Casinos Generate $163.7 Million in Gaming Revenue During June 2023

Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $163717230 in revenue from slot machines and table games during June 2023, an increase of $971931 (0.6%) compared to June 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in June 2023 totaled $69430233, an increase of $1072086 (1.6%) compared to June 2022. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund in June…
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The BayNet

Maryland Casinos Generate $163.7 Million In Gaming Revenue During June

BALTIMORE - Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $163717230 in revenue from slot machines and table games during June 2023, an increase of $971931 (0.6%) compared to June 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in June 2023 totaled $69430233, an increase of $1072086 (1.6%) compared to June 2022. Contributions to the Education Trust…
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Montgomery Community Media

Maryland Casinos Hit Big, Collecting $163M in June

This past month, Maryland's six casinos generated approximately $163.7 million in gaming revenue, contributing $69.4 million to the state. According to Maryland Lottery and Gaming, this month's revenue increased by $971931 (0.6%) compared to June 2022 and increased by more than $300000 from May. Maryland Lottery and Gaming also stated there was…
Finance
Maryland Casinos Hit Big, Collecting $163M in June
Conduit Street

Maryland Casino Revenue Down, Sportsbooks Doing Well

Statewide sports wagering totaled nearly $320.2 million last month - the second-best single-month total to date. Maryland's ten retail and ten mobile sportsbooks combined to generate $4650711 in contributions to the state during May 2023, the second-best single-month total to date. Each sportsbook contributes 15 percent of its taxable win to the…
Finance
Maryland Casino Revenue Down, Sportsbooks Doing Well
The BayNet

Maryland Casinos Generate $169.4 Million In Gaming Revenue During May

BALTIMORE - Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $169401366 in revenue from slot machines and table games during May 2023, a decrease of $9366462 (-5.2%) compared to May 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in May 2023 totaled $70831586, a decrease of $2614929 (-3.6%) compared to May 2022. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund…
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Maryland Casinos Generate $169.4 Million In Gaming Revenue During May
WCBC

Maryland Casinos Generate $169.4 Million in Gaming Revenue During May Casinos contribute $70.8 million to the state

Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $169401366 in revenue from slot machines and table games during May 2023, a decrease of $9366462 (-5.2%) compared to May 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in May 2023 totaled $70831586, a decrease of $2614929 (-3.6%) compared to May 2022. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund (ETF) in May…
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Southern Maryland News Net

Maryland Casinos Generate $174.7 Million in Gaming Revenue During April 2023

Casinos contribute $72.4 million to the state Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $174742218 in revenue from slot machines and table games during April 2023. It was the sixth-best single-month gaming revenue total in the history of Maryland's casino program and represented an increase of $3997260 (2.3%) compared to April 2022. Casino gaming…
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The BayNet

Maryland Casinos Generate $174.7 Million In Gaming Revenue During April 2023

BALTIMORE - Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $174742218 in revenue from slot machines and table games during April 2023. It was the sixth-best single-month gaming revenue total in the history of Maryland's casino program and represented an increase of $3997260 (2.3%) compared to April 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in…
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Eye On Annapolis

Tracing The Online Gambling History in Maryland

Online gambling has an interesting history in the US. Internationally, this industry got birthed in 1994, when the small Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda decided to become the world's first territory that would allow companies to offer gambling services over the World Wide Web. It did so via its Free Trade and Processing Act, allowing…
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Tracing The Online Gambling History in Maryland
Delmarva Now

Where 3 Maryland Lottery players who won big bought tickets on Shore

Among the big winners announced this week by the Maryland Lottery were a trio of tickets sold on the Lower Shore, two claimed and one still in search of the big winner. A $25000-winning Pick 5 ticket was sold at the Red Fox store at 107 South Fruitland Boulevard, Fruitland, and a $10000-winning Gold Bar Bingo ticket was sold at the Duck In II at…
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Where 3 Maryland Lottery players who won big bought tickets on Shore
Nottingham MD

Retiree claims winning $700K lottery ticket sold in Baltimore County

BALTIMORE, MD-It's not a million dollars, but in terms of lottery winnings, one man's $713088 FAST PLAY progressive jackpot prize is the next best thing. A player from Baltimore and his wife are ready to cruise after winning the progressive jackpot on April 10 in the FAST PLAY Extreme Green game. "We'll go on vacation, do what my wife wants to do,"…
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Daily Voice

Winning $713K Maryland Lottery Ticket Sold At Area Convenience Store Remains Unclaimed

The sixth-largest prize ever won on a Maryland Lottery "FAST PLAY" instant-win player remains unclaimed after it was sold at an area store, leaving just 14 jackpots to go. A winning $713088 "Fast Play" ticket was sold at Pantry One on Old Court Road in Randallstown, though as of Tuesday, April 11, the lucky lotto player has yet to claim the…
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Nottingham MD

Baltimore County shop sells winning lottery ticket worth over $700K

BALTIMORE, MD-A Maryland Lottery player is a little happier this week thanks to the purchase of a FAST PLAY ticket in Randallstown. The ticket produced the game's first progressive jackpot since its launch in January. Pantry One, located at 5100 Old Court Rd. in Randallstown, sold the winning ticket, worth $713088. The $20 game has a progressive…
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World Casino News

Maryland Online Casinos Bill On Hold Until Next Year

Gamblers and players in Maryland have expected the legalization of online casinos for a very long time, and this year their dream was supposed to come true. Even Senate Bill 267 approved it, but it seems the casinos won't be legalized anytime soon. The obstacles on the way: The House side of the General Assembly still didn't approve the bill. The…
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Maryland Online Casinos Bill On Hold Until Next Year
The Nevada Independent

Effort to create Nevada lottery picks up steam despite casino industry opposition

A legislative proposal allowing Nevada to operate a state lottery could slice into the revenue stream of Northern Nevada casino operator Truckee Gaming. But it wouldn't be a large chunk of the company's cash flow, said CEO Ferenc Szony. Truckee Gaming is a retailer licensed by the California Lottery to sell tickets from a store adjacent to the Gold…
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Effort to create Nevada lottery picks up steam despite casino industry opposition
baltimorepostexaminer.com

Has Maryland benefited from increased gambling options?

About 30 years ago when Maryland gambling was largely confined to gaming nights to raise funds for first responders few could have predicted it would turn into a multi-billion dollar industry with six casinos and an aggressively expanding online sports betting market. In FY 2022, casino revenue, which includes slot machines and table games, brought…
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Has Maryland benefited from increased gambling options?
Eye On Annapolis

From Slots to Blackjack: The Best Games to Play at Casinos Near Maryland

Do you live in Maryland and love the thrill of playing casino games? Whether it's slots, blackjack, roulette, or any other game that catches your eye, there are plenty of options for the avid gambler. But before you head to a nearby casino, it's important to know what kind of games they offer so you can make sure to have an enjoyable…
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From Slots to Blackjack: The Best Games to Play at Casinos Near Maryland
Montgomery Community Media

Man Wins $158K Jackpot with Lottery Ticket Bought in Takoma Park

A Takoma Park Sunoco gas station recently sold a winning Maryland Lottery ticket. Jose Fuentes, a restaurant worker from Hyattsville, traveled to Lottery headquarters in Baltimore Friday to redeem his winnings. He told lottery officials, "I had no idea how much I won. I didn't realize it was that much." He is still considering his options but did…
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Woman left astonished after winning £7million jackpot in cheap casino game

A woman playing on a Swiss Jackpot slot machine at the Casino Zurich became a multimillionaire after paying just £4.50 before she hit a £7million jackpot The winner was playing on a high-paying Swiss Jackpot slot machine at the Casino Zurich in Zurich on Saturday A lucky woman became a multimillionaire within a split second after she hit the…
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Woman left astonished after winning £7million jackpot in cheap casino game
The BayNet

Maryland Casinos Generate $167.3 Million In Gaming Revenue During January

BALTIMORE - Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $167270398 in revenue from slot machines and table games during January 2023. The total represents an increase of $13516284 (8.8%) compared to January 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in January 2023 totaled $70728168, an increase of $8237990 (13.2%) compared to January…
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The Southern Maryland Chronicle

Maryland Senators Hope to Push Through Online Casino Bill

Two senators in Maryland have brought forward a bill that is hoped to bring the arrival of online casino gaming in the state. Nancy King and Ron Watson introduced the SB 267 bill this week at the state Senate and it features provision for there to be a public ballot allowing Maryland citizens to vote on the potential legalization of online casinos…
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Maryland Senators Hope to Push Through Online Casino Bill
The Southern Maryland Chronicle

Maryland Casinos Struggle to Keep Up With Social Casinos

A recent report has detailed the fact that casinos in Maryland are struggling to compete with their online counterparts in the difficult current economic climate. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission released details that showed that the state's physical casinos only generated $165.2 million in revenues for the whole of November 2022.…
Finance
Maryland Casinos Struggle to Keep Up With Social Casinos
Daily Voice

Good 'Trouble:' Maryland Lottery Player Kicks Off 2023 With $1.5M Jackpot Win

There was no "trouble" to the start of the new year for a lucky Maryland Lottery player who claimed the second-largest winning prize in the three-year history of the "FAST PLAY! Hit The Jackpot!" game. A Charles County construction worker who nicknamed himself "Trouble," is having anything but that after winning a $1540418 progressive jackpot to…
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Good 'Trouble:' Maryland Lottery Player Kicks Off 2023 With $1.5M Jackpot Win
Southern Maryland News Net

Maryland Casinos Generate $165.2 Million in Gaming Revenue During December and Contribute $69.7 Million to the State

Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $165175099 in revenue from slot machines and table games during December 2022. The total represents a decrease of $7726403 (-4.5%) compared to December 2021. Casino gaming contributions to the state in December 2022 totaled $69686506, a decrease of $1411802 (-2.0%) compared to December 2021. Contributions…
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WCBC

Maryland casinos, including Rocky Gap had a slower holiday season, down from 2021

January 7th, 2023 by WCBC Radio Gaming revenue was lower in December almost across the board at Maryland's casinos. Monthly numbers released by Maryland Lottery and Gaming shows the six casinos generated a combined $165.2 million in revenue from slot machines and table games in December - down 4.5% from December 2021. Of that total, $69.7 million…
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Yogonet

Maryland casinos revenue see holiday season slowdown raking in $165.1M in December

As reported by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission, Maryland's six casinos collectively generated $165.2 million in revenue from slot machines and table games in December. The total represented a decrease of $7.7 million (4.5%) compared to the same period the previous year. MGM National Harbor was the top generating property, which saw $69.3…
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Maryland casinos revenue see holiday season slowdown raking in $165.1M in December
WTOP

Maryland casinos had a slower holiday season, down from 2021

Gaming revenue was lower in December almost across the board at Maryland's casinos. Monthly numbers released by Maryland Lottery and Gaming shows the six casinos generated a combined $165.2 million in revenue from slot machines and table games in December - down 4.5% from December 2021. Of that total, $69.7 million is collected for various state…
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Maryland casinos had a slower holiday season, down from 2021
The BayNet

Maryland Casinos Generate $165.2 Million In Gaming Revenue During December

BALTIMORE - Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $165175099 in revenue from slot machines and table games during December 2022. The total represents a decrease of $7726403 (-4.5%) compared to December 2021. Casino gaming contributions to the state in December 2022 totaled $69686506, a decrease of $1411802 (-2.0%) compared to December…
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