Maryland’s six casinos generated $170.3 million in gaming revenue from slots and table games in August, down 2.1% from a year ago, but MGM National Harbor was the only big-three casino to see a slowdown in gambler spending.
For August, MGM National Harbor patrons made $70.1 million in bets, the largest share of the state’s six casinos, but the total was down 6.5% from August of last year. Gaming revenue was up 2.1% at Live! Casino and Hotel, to $63.2 million, and up 4.4% at Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore, to $15.1 million.
Among the state’s three smaller casinos, Ocean Downs and Rocky Gap posted year-over-year gaming revenue gains. Gaming revenue was down at Hollywood Casino…