Maryland casinos generate $174.3 million in gaming revenue in July

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $174,323,087 in revenue from slot machines and table games during July 2023, down $7,180,139 (-4.0%) from July 2022. The July 2022 gaming revenue total of $181,503,226 was the second-best month in the 13-year history of the state’s casino program. Casino gaming contributions to the state in July 2023 totaled $73,184,177, a decrease of […]

Nottingham mom stunned after $100,000 scratch-off win

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A Nottingham woman is still stunned after discovering she won $100,000 playing the Bingo X10 scratch-off game. She was headed to pick up her daughter when real life turned into a dream. The 41-year-old married mother of two enjoys playing the extended-play games like bingo- and crossword-themed scratch-offs. Earlier this week, the lucky lady was running a few errands […]

Baltimore man plans to launch plumbing business after $50,000 scratch-off win

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore resident caught a big break while taking a break at work. The winner, who makes a living as a contractor, just discovered the second $50,000 top prize in the Maryland Lottery’s new Bonus Cash Doubler scratch-off game. The 43-year-old anonymous player selected the nickname “Big J” to share his story. “Big J” enjoys playing Maryland Lottery games […]

Motivational speaker, singer urges residents to send cards to White Marsh veteran celebrating 95th birthday

WHITE MARSH, MD—A White Marsh-area veteran is celebrating a big birthday, and a renowned motivational speaker and singer wants to help him celebrate. Janine Stange, who is known for singing the National Anthem in all 50 states, is urging her massive social media following to send 95th birthday cards and letters to Korean War veteran Harry Allender Sr., who will […]

Perry Hall shopping center to crack down on loitering teens

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A busy, Perry Hall shopping center will soon begin cracking down on loitering teens. Councilman David Marks on Wednesday said that he had been in contact with management at the Perry Hall Square shopping center after receiving numerous complaints about loitering by some teenagers who weren’t patronizing businesses but harassing other customers. The shopping center will be significantly increasing […]

Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1.25 billion

BALTIMORE, MD—The Mega Millions jackpot continues its relentless upward march. After no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Tuesday night – the white balls 8, 24, 30, 45 and 61, plus the gold Mega Ball 12 – the estimated jackpot rolls to $1.25 billion ($625.3 million cash) for the next drawing on Friday, August 4, 2023. If won at […]