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Massachusetts casinos report $100.2m in April revenue, down 1.9%

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Massachusetts’ three commercial casinos generated $100.2 million in April, down 1.9%, according to figures from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Slot revenue rose 3.7% to $73.7 million, while table-game revenue fell 14.6% to $26.5 million. Encore Boston Harbor reported $60 million, while MGM Springfield and Plainridge Park each recorded year-on-year growth of 4%.

The figures show contrasting revenue trends across Massachusetts casino operators and between slots and table games.

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