Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Maryland Lottery and Gaming said the state’s six casinos generated $156,848,176 from slots and table games in June 2026, down 2.4% from a year earlier. State contributions totalled $67,902,499 for the month, while revenue for fiscal 2026 reached $1,931,544,719, down 1.7% year on year.
June revenue and state contributions show current performance across Maryland’s six-casino market.
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