Maryland casino revenue climbed nearly 10 percent in May , with the bulk of gaming coming from Maryland Live Casino. The state’s four casinos brought in $75.8 million during the month, up $6.6 million from $69.2 million in May 2012. Maryland Live, the state’s largest casino, generated $59.5 million, up 8.1 percent from $4.5 million a year before. The casino operates 4,204 slot machines and 189 table games. Hollywood Casino Perryville’s revenue dropped 8.7 percent, or $748,272, to $7.8 million in May. The casino operates 1,158 slot machines and 22 table games. Casino at Ocean Downs brought in $4.7 million,…

Vancouver Sun – The City of Richmond has received an unexpected $5-million windfall from River Rock Casino, which continued its winning streak last year as B.C.’s top gambling and entertainment destination. Richmond had budgeted to receive $12.4 million in gambling revenue last year, but instead took in a record $17.6 million — up 13.1 per cent over 2012. Casinos are required to give cities in which they operate 10 per cent of net gambling revenue. River Rock has consistently paid out more to local municipalities than any other casino in B.C. Since 1999, Richmond has received $136.7 million in gambling…