Maryland Casinos Win $170M In MarchMonth Was Fourth-Best Ever For State's Industry |
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Maryland’s six Las Vegas-style casinos combined to generate $170,565,837 in gaming revenue during March 2022, according to figures from the state.
The winnings marked the fourth-best monthly figure in the history of the state’s casino industry. The total also was an increase of $1,386,821 (0.8%) compared to March 2021, when COVID-19 capacity restrictions were lifted.
Casino gaming contributions to the state in March 2022 totaled $71,970,242, an increase of $966,017 (1.4%) compared to March 2021.
At the beginning of March 2021, the casinos were under a state-mandated 50% capacity restriction, which was lifted on March 12, 2021. Additionally, capacity limits for MGM National Harbor and Horseshoe Casino Baltimore were raised from 25% to 50% during March 2021 under local jurisdiction orders.
Maryland casino gaming revenue was up 19 percent and 29 percent year-over-year in January and February, respectively.
The gaming revenue totals for March 2022 were: