Gambling in the USA
New Report Finds Maryland Gaming Delivers Positive Economic and Social Benefits to Communities, Promotes Responsible Gaming

American Gaming Association kicks off Responsible Gaming Education Week with Get to Know Gaming event at MGM National Harbor
The Maryland casino gaming industry supports small businesses, strengthens communities and provides good jobs that pave a path to the middle class, according to new American Gaming Association research released today at a Get to Know Gaming event at MGM National Harbor.
AGAâs newest report, Casinos & Communities: Maryland, offers a narrative look at the gaming industryâs economic and social contributions to communities in the Free State. The research couples key data on gamingâs economic impactâ15,364 jobs supported and $713 million in wages generated annuallyâwith testimonials from local business owners, nonprofits and elected officials about gamingâs positive impact in their communities.
âMarylandâs six casinos are driving tremendous opportunity for communities across the state. As a native Marylander, it is remarkable to see how fast this industry has grown and, at the same time, supported the communities where they operate,â said Bill Miller, president and chief executive officer of the American Gaming Association.
AGAâs Get to Know Gaming campaign engages local leaders in a discussion about the critical role gaming plays as a community partner. The event also kicked-off Responsible Gaming Education Week, taking place Sept. 15-21, with perspectives on responsible gaming programming and resources available to Maryland gaming operators, casino employees and patrons throughout the state.
âIâm pleased to be in Maryland today to kick off the 22nd annual Responsible Gaming Education Week and highlight the stateâs efforts in this essential area,â Miller added. âThis week serves as an opportunity to highlight gamingâs unwavering commitment to responsible gaming and, importantly, promote transparency and gaming literacy to customers.â
Mondayâs Get to Know Gaming roundtable panel included U.S. Rep. Anthony Brown (MD-04); Mary Drexler, program director at the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gaming; Melonie Johnson, president and chief operating officer of MGM National Harbor; Bill Miller, AGAâs president and chief executive officer; and small-business owners William Parker of the Parker K-9 Group and Carla Truitt of Be Clean Cleaning Services, Inc. Former Prince Georgeâs County Executive Rushern Baker III moderated the discussion.
Background
- August 2019 was the fourth best month ever for gaming revenue for Marylandâs six casinos.
- The Greater Baltimore-Washington D.C. commercial gaming market is now the fourth largest in the United States.
- Gaming revenue in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. market has more than tripled since 2011, sparking economic growth that extends across the state of Maryland.
About Responsible Gaming Education Week:
The American Gaming Association and its members prioritize responsible gaming as an integral part of our industryâs daily operations. Responsible Gaming Education Week (RGEW)âSept. 15-21, 2019âprovides an opportunity to showcase our dedication to responsible gaming programs. It also provides a specific opportunity to refresh employee training, promote transparency and gaming literacy to customers and work with community partners on advancing responsible gaming initiatives.
About AGA:
The American Gaming Association is the premier national trade group representing the $261 billion U.S. casino industry, which supports 1.8 million jobs nationwide. AGA members include commercial and tribal casino operators, gaming suppliers and other entities affiliated with the gaming industry. It is the mission of the AGA to achieve sound policies and regulations consistent with casino gamingâs modern appeal and vast economic contributions.
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