The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported that the state's three commercial casinos generated $97.9m in December, a 4.2% year-on-year decline. Encore Boston Harbor fell 4.7% to $61.8m, MGM Springfield declined 3.4% to $21.9m and Plainridge Park was down 3% to $14.1m.
The figures show December revenue trends across Massachusetts' three commercial casinos.
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A Massachusetts House bill would allow Suffolk Downs and Raynham Park to operate historical horse racing machines under licences issued to the former racetracks. The House passed its version of the economic development bill in July, but the Senate version omits the measure, leaving it for conference committee negotiations. Backers project $120 million in annual tax revenue by the machines’ third year, while casino operators dispute the forecast.
The plan sits in the House's economic development bill, which passed in July. Under it, Suffolk Downs and Raynham Park could operate HHR machines using licences that were earlier granted to the old racetracks. The Senate's version leaves out that provision, so lawmakers must settle it in a conference committee, The Boston Globe reported.
Massachusetts’s three casinos recorded approximately $101.9m in August gross gaming revenue, citing Massachusetts Gaming Commission figures. July revenue totalled $95.7m. Encore Boston Harbor contributed $62.8m, MGM Springfield $23.8m and Plainridge Park $15.1m.
Massachusetts's three casinos generated approximately $101.9m in gross gaming revenue in August, up from $95.7m in July, according to Massachusetts Gaming Commission figures. Encore Boston Harbor accounted for $62.8m in combined slot and table revenue, MGM Springfield for $23.8m and Plainridge Park for $15.1m.
The Massachusetts House approved a proposal on 8 July to allow historical horse-racing machines at eligible racetrack properties. The measure forms part of an economic development bill that now goes to the Senate, where its prospects are uncertain. Casino operators and the Mashpee Wampanoag opposed the proposal, arguing it would bring slot-like machines outside existing regulatory arrangements.
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%.
Massachusetts’ three commercial casinos generated $92 million in February, down 1.5% year on year, according to figures published by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Slot revenue rose 3.8% to $65.4 million, while table-game revenue fell 12.6% to $26.6 million; Encore Boston Harbor led with $56.3 million, down 5%.