Maryland casinos generate $176.4 million in gaming revenue during May

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined for their seventh-best month in May 2025, generating $176,447,080 in revenue from slot machines and table games. The statewide total was up $3,294,119 (1.9%) from May 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during May 2025 totaled $76,105,267, an increase of $1,656,020 (2.2%) compared to May 2024. The May 2025 contributions included $54,867,340 to the […]

$1 million, $50K Powerball tickets sold in Baltimore County

BALTIMORE, MD—Two Powerball tickets sold in Baltimore County have brought significant wins, with one lucky player nabbing a $1 million prize and another securing $50,000, the Maryland Lottery announced. The $1 million winning ticket was purchased at the Soda Pop Shop, located at 6428 Baltimore National Pike in Catonsville. The $50,000 third-tier winning ticket was sold at Woodlawn Mart, found […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Celebrate National Drive-In Movie Night at Bengies Drive-In Theatre in Middle River

The following is an update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki are encouraging Marylanders to celebrate National Drive-In Movie Night this June 6th by visiting a true local treasure, the Bengies Drive-In Theatre, located in Middle River. On June 6th, Bengies Drive-In marks its 69th anniversary this year, coinciding with the […]

Harford County high school student named 20th FishMaryland Master Angler

BALTIMORE, MD—Nathan Choinski, a 10th-grade student from Harford County, has been named the 20th Master Angler by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program, recognizing his achievement of catching 10 trophy-sized fish of different species in Maryland waters. Choinski, of Churchville, began fishing during the COVID-19 pandemic after friends introduced him to the sport and the FishMaryland program. What […]

Oregon Ridge to hold Music in the Woods festival this weekend

COCKEYSVILLE, MD—Oregon Ridge will be holding a music festival this weekend in Cockeysville. Celebrate the season with the Music in the Woods festival at Oregon Ridge Nature Center.  The event will be be held 1:00  to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Enjoy this family-friendly festival with diverse local bands and solo musicians. Performances include bluegrass, folk, rock, and […]

Baltimore County trucker wins $250,000 thanks to Maryland Lottery scratch-off

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County truck driver and his wife are $250,000 richer after winning a top prize on a $10 Money Bags scratch-off ticket, the Maryland Lottery announced this week. The lucky winner claimed his prize at Maryland Lottery Headquarters in Baltimore on June 2, still reeling from the windfall. “I’m still not believing this is real,” he said. The […]