Opened in Prince George’s County on December 8, 2016, MGM National Harbor, which posted $50.6 million from slots and table games in November, has taken a bite out of revenue at Maryland’s next two largest casinos. Revenue at Horseshoe Casino Baltimore fell 20.3 percent to $22.7 million in November 2017 compared to November 2016, and Live Casino & Hotel reported a 13.5 percent decrease to $43.4 million, according to Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency numbers.
Overall, the state’s six casinos generated $130.5 million, up 41.9 percent, or $38.5 million over November 2016. Excluding MGM, the state’s five casinos lost 13.1 percent in revenue compared to November 2016. November marked the seventh time MGM posted $50 million in monthly revenue.
Ocean Downs reported revenue rose 2.7 percent to $3.9 million. The only casino without table games, an expansion at Ocean Downs will add blackjack, craps, three-card poker and other games. The gaming control agency will conduct a controlled gambling demonstration on December 18 before approving the new games.
At Hollywood Casino Perryville, revenue increased 2.6 percent to $5.7 million, and at Rocky Gap Casino Resort, revenue rose 8.4 percent to $4.1 million.
