After a month of lows, Massachusetts casinos ended 2023 on a high note.
In December, Massachusetts’ three brick-and-mortar casinos combined to win $103 million from Bay State bettors. Those numbers represent the second-highest monthly revenue total of 2023.
The strong finish comes after a disappointing November when those properties had the second-lowest monthly revenue total of the year. December’s revenue was $8.5 million more than November’s. In other words, Bay State casinos experienced a month-over-month increase of 9%.
The three locations produced over $29 million in tax revenue for the Commonwealth in December. Massachusetts online casinos would generate much more tax revenue, but those haven’t been legalized yet.
November Massachusetts casino revenue breakdown
| Casino | Total GGR | Slot Machine GGR | Table Games GGR | Taxes Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore Boston Harbor | $65,826,442 | $36,163,279 | $29,663,162 | $16,456,610 |
| MGM Springfield | $23,610,279 | $18,962,972 | $4,647,307 | $5,902,569 |
| Plainridge Park | $13,598,675 | $13,598,675 | N/A | $6,663,350 |
| Total | $103,035,397 | $68,724,927 | $34,310,470 | $29,022,531 |
Encore Boston Harbor stays atop the Massachusetts casino food chain
Encore Boston Harbor went wire-wire in 2023 as the state’s highest-grossing casino. The closest MGM Springfield got to the top spot was in July when the gap was over $37.7 million.
In December, Encore Boston Harbor generated over $65.8 million in gross gaming revenue. That’s a 7.1% increase from November and nearly double what MGM Springfield and Plainridge Park brought in during December combined.
Taxed at 25%, Encore Boston Harbor paid $16.4 million in taxes to Massachusetts in December. Unlike most casinos, table games are almost as popular as slots at Encore. In November, the venue won $29.6 million from bettors on table games and $36.1 million on slots.
MGM Springfield’s December revenue came out to $23.6 million. That’s up $2.1 million from November. The venue won $4.6 million from bettors on table games and $18.9 million on slots in December. Also taxed at 25%, MGM Springfield generated $5.9 million in taxes for the Commonwealth.
Plainridge Park brought in $11.6 million in gross gaming revenue in December. Plainridge Park is the state’s only Category 2 slots-only facility. With no table games, the venue is expected to be lower on the MA casino revenue tracker compared to the competition. Taxed at 49%, Plainridge Park’s slots winnings generated $6.6 million in taxes for Massachusetts.
