Ryan Sharrow
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Maryland casino revenue rocketed 68 percent in October, driven by a massive increase at Maryland Live.
The state’s four casinos generated nearly $66.4 million during the month, up from $39.6 million in October 2012, the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency reported Tuesday. Last year’s figure did not include Rocky Gap Casino Resort, which debuted in May.
Rocky Gap reported revenue of $3.4 million in October.
Excluding the Rocky Gap revenue, year-over-year casino revenue grew in the state by 58.9 percent.
Maryland Live, the state’s largest casino, continued to lead the way. The Arundel Mills gaming venue brought in $51.8 million — from both slot machine and table games — in October, up 69 percent from $21.2 million a year before.
The casino’s 4,341 slot machines remain the biggest money maker, generating more than $44 million last month.
Table games debuted in Maryland in March, with the first cards hitting tables at Hollywood Casino Perryville.
Hollywood Casino generated October revenue of $6.9 million, up 26 percent from a year before.
Casino at Ocean Downs reported revenue of $4.2 million in October, an increase of 20.7 percent from a year ago.

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