Maryland’s gaming industry delivered a significant boost to the State budget in fiscal 2025, contributing nearly $1.6 billion to public programs. Of that total, more than $696 million went directly to education through the Education Trust Fund and other dedicated accounts.
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Education was again the biggest beneficiary. Of the total, $696.2 million went to support public schools through the Education Trust Fund and the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund.
* Casinos directed $606.2 million to the Education Trust Fund, which supports early childhood programs, K–12 schools, and school construction.
* Sports wagering and fantasy sports generated nearly $90 million, with most of the revenue going to the Blueprint.
Since the first casino opened in 2010, more than $6.4 billion in casino revenue has gone to Maryland education.
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