The region’s gambling scene is a rising national gaming competitor, according to the report by the American Gaming Association. The local casino market trails only the Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Chicago markets in commercial gaming revenue, according to the report. The D.C.-Baltimore casino market as defined by the AGA includes MGM National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Live! Industry experts say 2017 was a landmark year for the commercial casino industry nationwide. In Maryland, industry leaders are betting on the state to pass legislation to legalize sports gambling by 2020.

Source: Washington Post August 24, 2018 13:41 UTC