Maryland’s four poker rooms took in a combined $3.76 million last month at the tables, according to data released by state gaming regulators.

The poker rooms have raked a little over $19 million so far in 2017.

MGM National Harbor led the way in May with $1.69 million of the revenue, followed by Maryland Live ($1.41 million), Horseshoe Baltimore ($565,000) and Hollywood Casino Perryville ($88,000).

MGM has raked more than Maryland Live in every month so far this year. The casinos are about 30 miles apart. Two of the state’s six casinos don’t have poker.

The poker rooms (minus MGM National Harbor which opened in December 2016) had revenue of $2.94 million in May 2016. Poker revenue increased 27.8 percent year-over-year.

The casinos raked $14.96 million through the first five months of 2016.

In just about four years, Maryland has established itself one of the top poker markets in the country. Maryland didn’t allow live dealer games until 2013. Around that time the casinos also obtained the ability to stay open 24/7, which is crucial for poker.

 

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