The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported $97.9 million in gaming revenue for May, compared with $97.5 million in April. Sports wagering generated $59 million in revenue, including $58.3 million online and $673,000 at retail; casinos reported $27.9 million in tax payments.
The figures provide operators and regulators with a monthly view of casino and sports wagering revenue and tax receipts.
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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission joined the International Association of Gaming Regulators' Illegal Gambling Awareness Week, which began on 10 November 2026. The campaign includes Check Before You Play, a tool that lets users check whether a gambling site is licensed in their jurisdiction; the MGC also said operators in Massachusetts must display its Seal of Approval on their platforms.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission chair Jordan Maynard is due to testify before a US House subcommittee on 11 November 2026 about efforts to protect young people from sports-wagering risks. He is expected to discuss Massachusetts’ age restriction, advertising rules, limits on college-sports wagers and the commission’s youth-focused programmes; the hearing is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. ET in Washington, DC.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is due to hear why Fanatics Betting and Gaming did not notify 132 patrons when it limited their wagering, reportedly. The alleged failures occurred between 29 July and 7 September, after a rule took effect requiring personalised explanations within 48 hours. The commission is also to hear about alleged proxy betting involving Bill Simmons and FanDuel; the investigation remains ongoing.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported that three casinos generated about $105.88 million in gross gaming revenue in May 2026. Taxable sports wagering revenue across seven online and three in-person licensees was about $70.59 million, the commission said on 22 June.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted unanimously on 9 April 2026 to reopen sports wagering licensing and requested Notices of Intent from interested entities by 15 May 2026. The notice is for information only and does not constitute a licence application.