Maryland Sportsbooks Handle $23M In May, State Receives $452K Contribution

Maryland’s five sportsbooks handled more than $23.1 million in bets in April, and paid out more than $20 million to bettors, Maryland Lottery and Gaming announced Friday. Casinos brought in just over $3 million from the April wagers. Following the deduction of promotional plays and other amounts, the state receives a 15% tax on those winnings. That tax totaled $452,897 last month, the agency said. MGM National Harbor took in $6,285,183.25 in wagers and payed out $5,570,705.75 to winners.