The District’s entrance into legalized gambling — by way of legalized sports betting — only adds to the gambling industry’s heavy growth throughout the D.C. region.
Initially fueled by Maryland casinos, as well as the Hollywood Casino in Charles Town, West Virginia, the capital region has been the fourth biggest market for legalized gambling across the United States in recent years.
“The D.C. region, which includes Baltimore and West Virginia, is now the fourth-largest gaming market in the country, behind only Nevada, New Jersey and Pennsylvania,” said Casey Clark, a senior vice president for communications with the American Gaming Association.
“You saw pretty significant growth when MGM National Harbor came online,” said Clark.
“A lot of people around our area and across the country are increasingly looking for opportunities to engage with casino properties for their entertainment. And I think it’s not just going to the casino floor. I think you’re seeing people go to the great concert venues or go to the great restaurants.”
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