Maryland’s six casinos generated $157.9 million in revenue from slot machines and table games in July 2026, a 4.7% decrease compared to July 2025. The casinos contributed $68.2 million to the state, including $49.9 million for the Education Trust Fund, along with funding for local communities, the horse racing industry, and small, minority-, and women-owned businesses.

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A Laurel, Maryland woman is $2 million richer after claiming the first top prize in the Maryland Lottery’s Diamonds & Gold scratch-off game. The winner, who chose to remain anonymous under the alias “Book Worm,” purchased the winning ticket at the 7-Eleven located at 14001 Baltimore Avenue in Laurel. (more…)


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