Marylad on line casino playing regulators introduced Friday that the state’s six casinos mixed to generate $172.9 million in playing winnings throughout December 2021, making it the second-best month within the historical past of Maryland’s on line casino market.
The $172.9 million efficiency in December edged out the $172.4 million in gaming win throughout May 2021. The file, a July 2021 determine of $180.1 million, nonetheless stands.
As for a year-over-year comparability, the casinos gained 45% extra final month than they did in December 2020, a month that was extra vastly impacted by restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic. The casinos had diminished capability in 2020.
Casino gaming contributions to the state in December 2021 totaled $71.1 million.
“The combination of the holiday season and the launch of sports wagering at five of the casinos during December led to great results,” mentioned Maryland Lottery and Gaming Director John Martin. “We congratulate our casino partners for their ongoing success.”
Maryland’s six casinos are MGM National Harbor, Live! Casino & Hotel, Horseshoe Casino Baltimore, Ocean Downs Casino, Hollywood Casino Perryville, and Rocky Gap Casino Resort.
MGM National Harbor, situated close to the nation’s capital, led the way in which in December 2021 gaming win with $74.5 million, adopted by Live! Casino with $62.4 million. Horseshoe Casino was a distant third with $17 million, with the remaining effectively beneath $10 million.
Retail sports activities betting is already underway within the state, however no official figures are in but from December. Mobile sportsbooks are anticipated to launch in mid-2022.
