The Hollywood Casino Perryville generated more than $6.5 million in December, 14 percent less than November revenue.
The average machine during the month, the casino’s third full month of operation, brought in $140.58 per day. By comparison, the Cecil County slots parlor’s 1,500 machines each raked in an average $168.64 per day in November and nearly $245
Casino officials have said they expected revenue to taper off and plateau after the facility’s Sept. 30 opening. Since then, the casino has brought in $27.6 million.
Earlier this week, the state’s second slots parlor opened at Ocean Downs racetrack near Ocean City in Berlin.
Here's a breakdown of where the $27.6 million generated to date has been dispersed:
• Education Trust Fund: $13.4 million
• Hollywood Casino: $9.1 million
• Horse racing purses: $1.9 million
• Local governments: $1.5 million
• Racetrack renewal: $690,000
• Slots administration: $552,000
• Small, minority and women-owned businesses: $414,000
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