Massachusetts Casino Revenue Hit by Table Game Downturn

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Massachusetts casinos reported a year-over-year decline in gaming revenue in November, driven primarily by weaker table game performance at the state’s two resort properties.

According to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield and Plainridge Park Casino generated a combined $98.7 million in gross gaming revenue for the month, down 2.1% from November 2024.

Table game revenue declined across both Category 1 resort casinos, offsetting relatively stable slot performance. Encore Boston Harbor remained the market leader, reporting $59.6 million in GGR, but table revenue softness contributed to a year-over-year decrease. MGM Springfield posted $24.6 million in GGR, also reflecting pressure on table games.

Plainridge Park Casino, the state’s Category 2 slots-only facility, generated $14.5 million in GGR during the month. As a slots-focused property, Plainridge continued to provide a stabilizing contribution to statewide revenue, with less exposure to volatility in table hold.

Despite the monthly dip, Massachusetts casinos remain significant contributors to state funding. Since the launch of casino gaming, the state has collected approximately $2.27 billion in total taxes and assessments from casino operations.

Category 1 casinos are taxed at 25% of GGR, while Plainridge Park is taxed at 49%, with proceeds allocated to local aid, racing industry support and other designated funds.

Sports Wagering Growth Outpaces Casino in Massachusetts

Sports wagering continued to outpace casino growth in November. The state reported $94.9 million in taxable sports wagering revenue across retail and mobile operators, generating nearly $19 million in tax receipts for the month. Since legalization, sports betting has produced more than $372 million in taxes and assessments for the Commonwealth.

The November results underscore the growing divergence between slot-driven stability and table game volatility in mature regional casino markets, while highlighting the increasing fiscal importance of sports wagering alongside traditional casino gaming.