Maryland’s six casinos have generated no gaming revenue since they temporarily closed March 16 as part of the state’s effort to halt the spread of COVID-19, and are unlikely to generate pre-pandemic levels of gaming revenue with limits of 25% to 50% of customer capacity. Per state guidelines, Rocky Gap will limit its casino and property to 50% of occupancy capacity, and some areas of the resort will remain closed during its initial reopening phase, including its spa and entertainment venue.
Rocky Gap, in western Maryland on the Pennsylvania border in the Rocky Gap National Park on Lake Habeeb, reopened its golf course May 14, as well as its lake activities. Likewise, there has been no official reopening date announced by Live! Casino & Hotel or Baltimore’s Horseshoe casino. MGM National Harbor, the state’s largest casino, told WTOP it has not established a date to open to the public as of yet, but may finalize plans in the coming days. Larry Hogan’s announcement that the state is lifting more restrictions, allowing casinos, restaurants and indoor shopping malls to enter Phase Two of reopening plans. It is the first of Maryland’s six casinos to commit to a reopening date, following Gov. Rocky Gap Casino Resort, in Flintstone, Maryland, will reopen much of its casino floor, its restaurants and its hotel to the public June 19.
Rocky Gap Casino Resort is set to reopen its doors June 19. Business & Finance Click to expand menu.
