Massachusetts Casinos and Sportsbooks Report $105M in August Revenue

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has published its August results, highlighting steady performance from the state’s casinos and sportsbooks.

Good to know

• Casinos in Massachusetts generated more than $105 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR) last month.
• Sports betting handle reached $545.3 million in August.
• The state collected over $41 million in taxes from casinos and sportsbooks combined.

Encore Boston Harbor once again topped the list for casino earnings, reporting $65 million for the month—more than half of the statewide total. MGM Springfield followed with nearly $25 million in revenue, while Plainridge Park Casino contributed close to $15.1 million.

In total, slots generated $73.9 million, while table games brought in $31.1 million. Together, Massachusetts casinos paid about $29.9 million in taxes for August.

Sports Betting Handle

Sports betting activity produced a $545.3 million handle for the month. Online platforms were the clear driver, accounting for $537.4 million, while retail sportsbooks handled $7.9 million in wagers.

Taxable gaming revenue from online and retail betting reached $55.8 million. The state collected nearly $11.1 million in taxes from those bets, adding to the overall revenue stream from gambling activity.