Since they opened about a decade ago, Massachusetts casinos have been key economic drivers of jobs, private revenue and taxes for the state.
Thanks to the Expanded Gaming Act of 2011, casinos in Massachusetts became legal.
Massachusetts is home to three retail casinos: MGM Springfield in Springfield, Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, and Plainridge Park Casino in Plainville. All three of these facilities offer many in-person gaming options for Massachusetts residents and visitors alike.
So far, these casinos have brought in a wealth of revenue from both table and slot games since they opened:
- Encore Boston Harbor: $2.69 billion
- Plainridge Park Casino: $1.23 billion (slots only)
- MGM Springfield: $1.24 billion
See below for an in-depth breakdown of Massachusetts casino gaming revenue over the past few years.
November 2023 Massachusetts casino revenue highlights
In total, the three Massachusetts casinos combined to report a total of $94.5 million in monthly casino-style gambling revenue (GGR). Those numbers are roughly the same as October and up about 1.8% year-over-year.
It appears that revenue numbers have returned to normal after a group of hackers gained access to the MGM database in September, causing a massive drop in revenue at MGM Springfield. In turn, that brought down the state’s overall numbers.
Encore Boston Harbor generated $61.4 million, MGM Springfield won $21.5 million, and Plainridge Park earned $11.6 million.
As a result, the three properties combined to pay $26.4 million in taxes for November.
Here are some more noteworthy facts to know from the November Massachusetts casino revenue report:
- With a $15.3 million payment, Encore Boston Harbor had the largest tax bill of the bunch.
- Despite only hosting slot machines, Plainridge Park had the lowest slot machine revenue of the three casinos with $11.6 million. Encore Boston Harbor won $33.6 million from its slot players and MGM Springfield netted $17.2 million from those machines.
- Encore Boston Harbor accounted for nearly two-thirds of the state’s total gaming revenue.
How much are Massachusetts casinos taxed?
The two resort casinos (MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor) are taxed at 25%. The Plainridge Park slots parlor is taxed at a rate of 40% for state taxes and pays another 9% to the racehorse development fund, totaling a 49% tax rate.
Regarding sports wagering, retail operators pay a 15% tax on in-person winnings.
Here is how much tax revenue each facility has generated for the state:
- Encore Boston Harbor: $674.5 million
- Plainridge Park Casino: $606.7 million
- MGM Springfield: $311.2 million
Massachusetts casinos lifetime revenue
| Casino | Launch Date | Coin In | Slot GGR | Table GGR | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes For State |
| Encore Boston Harbor | June 23, 2019 | $17,667,995,171 | $1,448,134,264 | $1,250,657,459 | $2,698,791,723 | $674,697,930 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | June 24, 2015 | $16,244,314,237 | $1,238,300,067 | N/A | $1,238,300,067 | $606,757,043 |
| MGM Springfield | Aug. 23, 2018 | $11,192,780,257 | $958,095,114 | $290,585,310 | $1,248,680,424 | $312,170,106 |
Monthly retail casino revenue totals
Here is a closer look at the breakdown of casino revenue from each Massachusetts casino by month:
2023
November 2023
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $407,567,897 | 8.24% | $61,431,284 | $15,357,821 |
| MGM Springfield | $189,332,327 | 9.12% | $21,495,178 | $5,373,794 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $169,486,406 | 6.84% | $11,600,410 | $5,684,200 |
| TOTAL | | | | |
October 2023
| Casino | Coin In | Slot hold % | Total Slot & Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $414,301,251 | 8.26% | $62,366,934 | $15,591,733 |
| MGM Springfield | $194,975,351 | 8.80% | $21,534,948 | $5,383,737 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $184,828,139 | 6.91% | $12,768,619 | $6,256,623 |
| TOTAL | $794,104,741 | | | |
September 2023
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot & Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $409,293,424 | 8.17% | $59,820,850 | $14,955,212 |
MGM Springfield
| $185,970,406 | 8.8% | $17,443,073 | $4,360,768 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $185,430,377 | 7.07% | $5,250,289 | $6,431,604 |
| TOTAL | $780,694,207 | | | |
August 2023
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot & Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $433,168,247 | 8.3% | $61,320,321 | $15,330,080 |
| MGM Springfield | $210,703,597 | 8.77% | $23,525,299 | $5,881,324 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $182,112,846 | 7.18% | $13,079,840 | $6,409,121 |
| TOTAL | $825,984,690 | | | |
July 2023
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $435,299,948 | 7.99% | $61,276,167 | $15,319,042 |
| MGM Springfield | $212,736,019 | 8.86% | $23,514,535 | $5,878,634 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $198,909,651 | 6.96% | $13,851,914 | $5,540,766 |
| TOTAL | $846,945,618 | | | |
June 2023
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $406,189,244 | 8.57% | $65,495,805 | $16,373,951 |
| MGM Springfield | $201,933,869 | 8.77% | $22,211,803 | $5,552,951 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $191,179,825 | 6.74% | $12,890,232 | $5,156,093 |
| TOTAL | $799,302,938 | | | |
May 2023
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $417,756,431 | 8.28% | $62,541,794 | $15,635,448 |
| MGM Springfield | $208,486,378 | 8.69% | $23,346,544 | $5,836,636 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $185,312,775 | 6.91% | $12,812,925 | $5,125,169 |
| TOTAL | $811,555,584 | | | |
April 2023
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $427,118,272 | 8.46% | $63,984,183 | $15,996,046 |
| MGM Springfield | $211,587,866 | 8.73% | $23,735,696 | $5,933,924 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $189,829,565 | 7.08% | $13,444,345 | $5,377,738 |
| TOTAL | $828,535,703 | | | |
March 2023
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $439,776,871 | 8.24% | $66,211,970 | $16,552,992 |
| MGM Springfield | $228,308,926 | 8.67% | $24,079,638 | $6,019,909 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $198,511,894 | 7.18% | $14,256,239 | $6,985,557 |
| TOTAL | $866,597,691 | | | |
February 2023
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $397,442,408 | 8.25% | $62,705,179 | $15,676,295 |
| MGM Springfield | $202,389,050 | 8.82% | $23,257,491 | $5,814,373 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $169,657,183 | 7.10% | $12,040,730 | $4,816,292 |
| TOTAL | $769,488,641 | | | |
January 2023
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $409,173,510 | 8.36% | $61,856,924 | $15,464,231 |
| MGM Springfield | $207,564,554 | 8.89% | $22,853,750 | $5,713,437 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $172,345,978 | 7.06% | $12,166,669 | $4,866,668 |
| TOTAL | $789,084,042 | | | |
2022
December 2022
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $424,315,281 | 8.24% | $68,459,743 | $17,114,936 |
| MGM Springfield | $201,545,436 | 8.75% | $22,470,287 | $5,617,572 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $176,776,793 | 6.96% | $12,310,689 | $4,924,276 |
| TOTAL | $802,637,510 | | | |
November 2022
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $407,632,619 | 8.06% | $59,430,470 | $14,857,618 |
| MGM Springfield | $192,102,376 | 9.02% | $22,033,774 | $5,508,444 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $167,501,879 | 6.80% | $11,392,149 | $5,582,153 |
| TOTAL | $767,236,874 | | | |
October 2022
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $410,939,577 | 8.20% | $62,043,082 | $15,510,771 |
| MGM Springfield | $205,930,219 | 8.73% | $22,898,786 | $5,724,697 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $174,584,177 | 7.08% | $12,363,501 | $4,945,400 |
| TOTAL | $791,453,973 | | | |
September 2022
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $383,548,839 | 8.59% | $61,584,005 | $15,396,001 |
| MGM Springfield | $194,560,346 | 8.41% | $20,571,648 | $5,142,912 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $180,281,562 | 6.77% | $12,199,573 | $4,879,829 |
| TOTAL | $758,390,747 | | | |
August 2022
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $428,080,198 | 8.26% | $58,084,233 | $14,521,059 |
| MGM Springfield | $200,166,870 | 8.75% | $21,992,831 | $5,498,208 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $172,643,602 | 6.93% | $11,961,566 | $4,784,627 |
| TOTAL | $800,890,670 | | | |
July 2022
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $423,467,116 | 8.28% | $64,724,628 | $16,181,157 |
| MGM Springfield | $206,715,371 | 8.36% | $21,517,722 | $5,379,431 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $182,418,849 | 6.85% | $12,498,196 | $4,999,278 |
| TOTAL | $812,601,336 | | | |
June 2022
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $382,636,954 | 8.22% | $60,057,316 | $15,014,329 |
| MGM Springfield | $191,645,276 | 8.84% | $21,146,008 | $5,286,502 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $170,097,203 | 7.04% | $11,967,440 | $4,786,976 |
| TOTAL | $744,379,433 | | | |
May 2022
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $401,810,627 | 8.12% | $58,033,033 | $14,508,258 |
| MGM Springfield | $193,693,470 | 8.84% | $21,152,249 | $5,288,062 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $166,844,951 | 7.03% | $11,731,163 | $4,692,465 |
| TOTAL | $762,349,048 | | | |
April 2022
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $408,941,121 | 8.34% | $63,738,721 | $15,934,680 |
| MGM Springfield | $205,075,653 | 8.97% | $22,540,029 | $5,635,007 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $178,699,578 | 7.22% | $12,908,918 | $5,163,567 |
| TOTAL | $792,716,352 | | | |
March 2022
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $427,732,320 | 8.23% | $64,867,533 | $16,216,883 |
| MGM Springfield | $216,688,561 | 8.69% | $24,280,523 | $6,070,131 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $177,268,259 | 7.30% | $12,937,163 | $5,174,865 |
| TOTAL | $821,689,140 | | | |
February 2022
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $366,179,673 | 8.48% | $54,742,661 | $13,685,665 |
| MGM Springfield | $186,644,469 | 8.42% | $19,931,914 | $4,982,978 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $152,475,025 | 7.18% | $10,950,511 | $4,380,204 |
| TOTAL | $705,299,167 | | | |
January 2022
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $343,601,044 | 8.11% | $53,959,346 | $13,489,837 |
| MGM Springfield | $169,125,164 | 8.51% | $18,601,688 | $4,650,422 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $138,031,296 | 7.13% | $9,842,331 | $3,936,932 |
| TOTAL | $650,757,504 | | | |
2021
December 2021
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $372,415,637 | 8.54% | $62,418,480 | $15,604,620 |
| MGM Springfield | $189,092,561 | 8.81% | $22,200,822 | $5,550,205 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $157,317,614 | 7.02% | $11,048,795 | $4,419,518 |
| TOTAL | $718,825,812 | | | |
November 2021
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $362,923,086 | 8.28% | $55,168,903 | $13,792,226 |
| MGM Springfield | $186,011,246 | 8.58% | $21,668,924 | $5,417,231 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $154,351,285 | 7.11% | $10,972,373 | $4,388,949 |
| TOTAL | $703,285,617 | | | |
October 2021
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $376,939,184 | 8.55% | $62,799,721 | $15,699,930 |
| MGM Springfield | $202,638,464 | 8.33% | $21,440,565 | $5,360,141 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $170,542,413 | 6.88% | $11,741,676 | $4,696,671 |
| TOTAL | $750,120,061 | | | |
September 2021
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $366,676,213 | 8.60% | $57,460,098 | $14,365,025 |
| MGM Springfield | $198,061,905 | 8.37% | $19,363,914 | $4,840,979 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $166,642,783 | 7.20% | $11,997,219 | $4,798,888 |
| TOTAL | $731,380,901 | | | |
August 2021
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $376,235,369 | 8.62% | $57,855,416 | $14,463,854 |
| MGM Springfield | $206,533,992 | 8.18% | $21,796,957 | $5,449,239 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $179,989,255 | 7.07% | $12,732,728 | $5,093,091 |
| TOTAL | $762,758,616 | | | |
July 2021
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $402,821,178 | 8.42% | $59,047,242 | $14,761,811 |
| MGM Springfield | $219,411,892 | 8.64% | $23,714,219 | $5,928,555 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $185,680,323 | 6.98% | $12,952,980 | $5,181,192 |
| TOTAL | $807,913,393 | | | |
June 2021
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $348,082,868 | 8.43% | $52,559,286 | $13,139,822 |
| MGM Springfield | $199,050,211 | 8.31% | $20,206,647 | $5,051,662 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $162,230,567 | 6.98% | $11,317,899 | $4,527,159 |
| TOTAL | $709,363,646 | | | |
May 2021
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $350,551,655 | 8.70% | $52,928,281 | $13,232,070 |
| MGM Springfield | $204,446,828 | 8.43% | $21,252,673 | $5,313,168 |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $169,920,745 | 7.35% | $12,494,990 | $4,997,996 |
| TOTAL | $724,919,228 | | | |
April 2021
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $336,164,196 | 8.62% | $50,182,346 | $12,545,587 |
| MGM Springfield | $204,085,781 | 8.65% | $21,933,551 | $5,483,388 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $169,677,953 | 7.38% | $12,516,260 | $5,006,504 |
| TOTAL | $709,927,930 | | | |
March 2021
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $337,483,786 | 8.67% | $49,666,740 | $12,416,685 |
| MGM Springfield | $215,572,711 | 8.38% | $22,063,599 | $5,515,900 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $165,416,208 | 7.39% | $12,226,761 | $4,890,704 |
| TOTAL | $718,472,705 | | | |
February 2021
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $279,466,913 | 8.56% | $40,993,446 | $10,248,362 |
| MGM Springfield | $164,304,869 | 8.44% | $16,893,706 | $4,223,427 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $129,439,014 | 7.38% | $9,554,063 | $3,821,625 |
| TOTAL | $573,210,796 | | | |
January 2021
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $235,194,377 | 8.35% | $33,315,531 | $8,328,883 |
| MGM Springfield | $155,517,032 | 8.12% | $14,498,459 | $3,624,615 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $130,249,719 | 7.52% | $9,792,038 | $3,916,815 |
| TOTAL | $520,961,128 | | | |
2020
December 2020
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $196,641,190 | 8.19% | $29,272,904 | $7,318,226 |
| MGM Springfield | $116,509,443 | 8.04% | $11,385,366 | $2,846,342 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $124,620,077 | 7.36% | $9,173,051 | $3,669,220 |
| TOTAL | $437,770,710 | | | |
November 2020
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $191,227,096 | 8.10% | $27,349,342 | $6,837,335 |
| MGM Springfield | $110,314,745 | 7.75% | $10,501,735 | $2,625,434 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $107,736,353 | 7.05% | $7,595,273 | $3,038,109 |
| TOTAL | $409,278,194 | | | |
October 2020
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $305,373,921 | 7.75% | $41,137,185 | $10,284,296 |
| MGM Springfield | $165,761,655 | 8.16% | $17,506,082 | $4,376,520 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $135,257,400 | 7.46% | $10,087,191 | $4,034,876 |
| TOTAL | $606,392,976 | | | |
September 2020
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $303,685,463 | 7.72% | $42,974,804 | $10,743,701 |
| MGM Springfield | $170,996,115 | 8.21% | $17,618,738 | $4,404,685 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $130,133,417 | 7.64% | $9,948,093 | $3,979,237 |
| TOTAL | $604,814,995 | | | |
August 2020
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $305,242,644 | 7.64% | $42,390,349 | $10,597,587 |
| MGM Springfield | $170,888,362 | 8.22% | $18,462,944 | $4,615,736 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $133,966,402 | 7.59% | $10,168,966 | $4,067,586 |
| TOTAL | $610,097,408 | | | |
July 2020
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $204,503,137 | 7.95% | $26,977,807 | $6,744,452 |
| MGM Springfield | $108,898,647 | 8.25% | $10,703,754 | $2,675,939 |
| Planridge Park Casino | $89,186,387 | 8.68% | $7,740,864 | $3,096,345 |
| TOTAL | $402,588,171 | | | |
*No data available for April, May or June 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic*
March 2020
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $118,685,738 | 7.94% | $20,525,175 | $5,131,294 |
| MGM Springfield | $85,759,467 | 8.17% | $9,328,327 | $2,332,082 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $62,366,462 | 7.63% | $4,756,695 | $2,330,781 |
| TOTAL | $266,811,667 | | | |
February 2020
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $321,314,285 | 7.68% | $52,518,316 | $13,129,579 |
| MGM Springfield | $192,695,081 | 8.51% | $21,856,214 | $5,464,054 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $147,702,198 | 7.92% | $11,700,531 | $4,680,212 |
| TOTAL | $661,711,564 | | | |
January 2020
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $327,738,854 | 7.37% | $48,570,989 | $12,142,747 |
| MGM Springfield | $177,673,479 | 8.40% | $20,601,571 | $5,150,393 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $145,310,440 | 7.63% | $11,083,478 | $4,433,391 |
| TOTAL | $650,722,773 | | | |
2019
December 2019
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $293,046,633 | 7.71% | $54,013,176 | $13,503,294 |
| MGM Springfield | $165,317,430 | 8.42% | $18,953,212 | $4,738,303 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $138,976,322 | 7.34% | $10,206,565 | $4,082,626 |
| TOTAL | $597,340,385 | | | |
November 2019
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $286,912,065 | 7.94% | $47,308,089 | $11,827,022 |
| MGM Springfield | $181,366,793 | 8.12% | $19,936,451 | $4,984,113 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $143,097,401 | 7.67% | $10,978,222 | $4,391,289 |
| TOTAL | $611,376,259 | | | |
October 2019
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $276,487,404 | 8.06% | $45,812,827 | $11,453,207 |
| MGM Springfield | $174,682,708 | 8.40% | $21,193,386 | $5,298,347 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $144,167,037 | 7.80% | $11,246,655 | $4,498,662 |
| TOTAL | $595,337,149 | | | |
September 2019
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $271,059,616 | 8.07% | $48,958,336 | $12,239,584 |
| MGM Springfield | $172,558,985 | 8.58% | $20,253,696 | $5,063,424 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $147,794,152 | 7.81% | $11,543,072 | $4,617,229 |
| TOTAL | $591,412,753 | | | |
August 2019
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $359,214,147 | 5.63% | $52,486,240 | $13,121,560 |
| MGM Springfield | $182,218,726 | 8.58% | $20,966,172 | $5,241,543 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $159,579,375 | 7.57% | $12,080,417 | $4,832,167 |
| TOTAL | $701,012,248 | | | |
July 2019
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $262,432,569 | 8.06% | $48,574,567 | $12,143,642 |
| MGM Springfield | $175,634,675 | 8.83% | $20,398,605 | $5,099,651 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $158,231,248 | 7.92% | $12,535,761 | $5,014,304 |
| TOTAL | $596,298,492 | | | |
June 2019
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Encore Boston Harbor | $93,503,072 | 9.75% | $16,789,944 | $4,197,486 |
| MGM Springfield | $174,747,252 | 8.41% | $19,954,469 | $4,988,617 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $174,612,252 | 7.76% | $13,542,525 | $5,417,010 |
| TOTAL | $442,862,576 | | | |
*Encore Boston Harbor opens for business on June 23, 2019*
May 2019
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| MGM Springfield | $184,134,842 | 8.75% | $22,285,566 | $5,571,391 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $185,469,998 | 8.00% | $14,842,950 | $5,937,180 |
| TOTAL | $369,604,840 | | | |
April 2019
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| MGM Springfield | $174,951,842 | 8.84% | $21,818,086 | $5,454,522 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $174,453,090 | 8.06% | $14,062,060 | $5,624,824 |
| TOTAL | $349,404,932 | | | |
March 2019
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| MGM Springfield | $203,173,511 | 9.14% | $25,684,174 | $6,421,044 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $194,127,824 | 8.21% | $15,937,425 | $6,374,970 |
| TOTAL | $397,301,335 | | | |
February 2019
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| MGM Springfield | $169,329,411 | 8.58% | $21,500,878 | $5,375,220 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $162,837,428 | 7.73% | $12,594,203 | $5,037,681 |
| TOTAL | $332,166,839 | | | |
January 2019
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| MGM Springfield | $180,774,602 | 7.24% | $19,698,054 | $4,924,513 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $156,425,265 | 7.91% | $12,379,115 | $4,951,646 |
| TOTAL | $337,199,867 | | | |
2018
December 2018
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| MGM Springfield | $194,256,133 | 7.34% | $21,583,225 | $5,395,806 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $178,709,232 | 7.88% | $14,089,866 | $5,635,947 |
| TOTAL | $372,965,365 | | | |
November 2018
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| MGM Springfield | $169,212,828 | 7.90% | $21,247,914 | $5,311,979 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $164,784,376 | 7.80% | $12,852,263 | $5,140,905 |
| TOTAL | $333,997,204 | | | |
October 2018
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGr | Taxes |
| MGM Springfield | $165,684,709 | 8.83% | $22,242,742 | $5,560,686 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $170,439,181 | 7.94% | $13,525,789 | $5,410,316 |
| TOTAL | $336,123,890 | | | |
September 2018
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| MGM Springfield | $190,008,080 | 9.55% | $26,952,096 | $6,738,024 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $175,534,995 | 8.16% | $14,319,232 | $5,727,693 |
| TOTAL | $365,543,075 | | | |
August 2018
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| MGM Springfield | $72,621,688 | 10.12% | $9,456,977 | $2,364,244 |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $190,063,610 | 8.09% | $15,380,183 | $6,152,073 |
| TOTAL | $262,685,298 | | | |
*MGM Springfield opens for business on Aug. 24, 2018*
July 2018
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $185,701,521 | 8.16% | $15,149,926 | $6,059,970 |
June 2018
| Casinno | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $182,655,961 | 8.13% | $14,858,491 | $5,943,397 |
May 2018
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $183,441,966 | 7.97% | $14,622,782 | $5,849,113 |
April 2018
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $183,304,283 | 7.96% | $14,594,193 | $5,837,677 |
March 2018
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $190,673,169 | 8.30% | $15,828,132 | $6,331,253 |
February 2018
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $163,656,092 | 8.48% | $13,875,607 | $5,550,243 |
January 2018
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $158,131,225 | 7.90% | $12,493,164 | $4,997,265 |
2017
December 2017
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casin | $166,215,233 | 7.65% | $12,722,209 | $5,088,884 |
November 2017
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $168,442,924 | 7.66% | $12,900,720 | $5,160,288 |
October 2017
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $175,514,523 | 7.73% | $13,562,865 | $5,425,146 |
September 2017
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $181,888,412 | 8.19% | $14,895,275 | $5,958,110 |
August 2017
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $184,302,185 | 7.72% | $14,220,614 | $5,688,246 |
July 2017
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $194,625,671 | 7.93% | $15,442,096 | $6,176,838 |
June 2017
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $178,399,382 | 7.81% | $13,929,081 | $5,571,632 |
May 2017
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $180,759,116 | 7.98% | $14,418,101 | $5,767,241 |
April 2017
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $174,811,170 | 8.18% | $14,305,672 | $5,722,269 |
March 2017
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $179,900,220 | 7.88% | $14,179,600 | $5,671,840 |
February 2017
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $146,254,222 | 8.25% | $12,063,563 | $4,825,425 |
January 2017
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $152,212,710 | 7.98% | $12,146,434 | $4,858,574 |
2016
December 2016
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $160,328,265 | 7.88% | $12,638,807 | $5,055,523 |
November 2016
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $161,018,353 | 7.58% | $12,211,660 | $4,884,664 |
October 2016
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $174,655,386 | 7.20% | $12,576,795 | $5,030,718 |
September 2016
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $175,079,907 | 7.32% | $12,811,934 | $5,124,774 |
August 2016
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $178,035,851 | 7.36% | $13,108,811 | $5,243,524 |
July 2016
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $185,086,244 | 7.50% | $13,877,523 | $5,551,021 |
June 2016
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $160,637,888 | 7.67% | $12,324,077 | $4,929,631 |
May 2016
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $174,847,660 | 7.71% | $13,488,795 | $5,395,518 |
April 2016
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $174,794,154 | 7.61% | $13,306,466 | $5,322,586 |
March 2016
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $181,989,615 | 7.42% | $13,496,232 | $5,398,493 |
February 2016
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $153,714,821 | 8.24% | $12,669,678 | $5,067,871 |
January 2016
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $147,802,418 | 8.48% | $12,531,141 | $5,012,457 |
2015
December 2015
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $135,626,938 | 8.31% | $11,267,254 | $4,506,902 |
November 2015
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $138,983,092 | 8.59% | $11,939,950 | $4,775,980 |
October 2015
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $149,099,459 | 8.64% | $12,876,376 | $5,150,550 |
September 2015
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $146,966,787 | 8.59% | $12,625,158 | $5,050,063 |
August 2015
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $166,244,497 | 9.16% | $15,228,051 | $6,091,220 |
July 2015
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $182,591,861 | 9.94% | $18,155,784 | $7,262,314 |
June 2015
| Casino | Coin In | Slot Hold % | Total Slot and Table GGR | Taxes |
| Plainridge Park Casino | $60,641,793 | 10.12% | $6,137,976 | $2,455,191 |
Key casino revenue terms to know
In order to better understand the scale at which retail casino revenue in Massachusetts operates, it’s important to first grasp a few industry terms:
- Coin in: Total amount of money played.
- Gross gaming revenue: Total money made by casinos minus winnings paid out.
- Hold percentage: Gross gaming revenue divided by total coin in.
- Tax revenue: Money that regulators collect from sportsbook operators.
About Massachusetts casinos
As previously mentioned, Massachusetts is home to three retail casinos. Here is a closer look at what each one has to offer.
MGM Springfield
MGM Springfield is a resort casino located in the Metro Center of Springfield. It has many different gaming options available, including slots, table games, poker, and Keno.
The facility opened for business on Aug. 24, 2018. The casino is open 24/7, while the poker room is open 10 a.m.-3 a.m.
Encore Boston Harbor
Encore Boston Harbor in Everett is the newest of the three Massachusetts resort casinos, opening for business in June 2019. It is owned and operated by parent company Wynn Resorts, which spent $2.6 billion to remediate the former industrial area in which the first-class casino sits on.
The facility is open 24 hours a day seven days a week, and like the other two casinos, also offers retail sports betting.
Plainridge Park Casino
Plainville’s Plainridge Park Casino is the only racetrack and slots parlor in Massachusetts. It does not offer traditional table games, but it does offer electronic table games. It is the oldest active place to make a bet in Massachusetts and has provided harness racing and simulcast wagering since 1999.
The facility is operated by PENN Entertainment. The casino giant has run the slots and harness races since 2015.
Expanded Gaming Act details
Massachusetts has a history of legal gambling stretching back nearly 100 years. But retail casinos did not become legal until 2011 with the Expanded Gaming Act.
Not only did the act legalize casinos in Massachusetts, but it also ensured that the casinos would be somewhat spread out across the state. More specifically, the law allowed for each of the three regions of Massachusetts to be home to a resort casino.
The parameters of the regions are as follows:
- Region A: Suffolk, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, and Worcester counties
- Region B: Hampshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Berkshire counties
- Region C: Bristol, Plymouth, Nantucket, Dukes, and Barnstable counties
After closer examination, you may be surprised to find that Region A is actually to the east of Region B, while Region C is right where it sounds. So far, casino resorts have opened in Regions A and B, as Encore Boston Harbor is located in Region A, while MGM Springfield is located in Region B. For now, Region C does not have a casino.
Retail sports betting added in 2023
Retail sports betting launched at the three Massachusetts casinos on Jan. 31, 2023. Since then, $1 million in taxes has been generated for the state from retail sports betting revenue.
Retail operators pay a 15% tax on in-person winnings.