Maryland gaming and lottery operators delivered $1.64B to state programs during fiscal year 2026, covering the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The combined total exceeds the previous twelve-month figure by $48M.
Revenue Breakdown by Sector
Casino operations generated $822.2M in state contributions for the fiscal year. Lottery profits accounted for $681.6M of the total, while sports wagering and fantasy sports operators contributed $133.3M. These figures reflect the combined output of land-based venues, digital sportsbooks, and the state lottery network.Operational Metrics and Fund Distribution
Lottery sales reached $2.68B, marking the third-highest annual result in the program’s 53-year history. Scratch-off ticket revenue totaled $1.05B, extending a five-year streak above the $1B threshold. The state’s six casino facilities produced $1.93B in slot and table game revenue, ranking as the fifth-best single-year performance since casino gaming launched 16 years ago.Allocations to the Problem Gambling Fund reached $5.4M for the year. Casino operators provided $4.4M through annual assessments of $425 per slot machine and $500 per table game. The remaining $1M came from expired sports wagering prizes.
"We are proud to operate and oversee gaming that raises critically needed state revenue," Maryland lottery and gaming director John Martin stated. "We take a moment each summer after the fiscal year ends to look at the numbers, but we have also quickly turned our attention to the future as we aim for a strong FY2027 and beyond."