The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has released its revenue figures for April 2025, reporting $102.12 million in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) from the state’s three gaming facilities: Plainridge Park Casino (PPC), MGM Springfield, and Encore Boston Harbor (EBH).
Additionally, March 2025 sports wagering operations—including seven mobile operators and three retail sportsbooks—generated $65.94 million in taxable revenue.
Casino Revenue & Taxation
- PPC, categorized as a slots facility, is taxed at 49% of its GGR, with 82% supporting Local Aid and 18% allocated to the Race Horse Development Fund.
- MGM Springfield and EBH, classified as resort casinos, are taxed at 25% of GGR, with funds distributed across state programs as outlined by Massachusetts gaming regulations.
- Since opening, gaming operations in the Commonwealth have contributed approximately $2.074 billion in total taxes and assessments.
Sports Wagering Breakdown
- EBH, MGM, and PPC operate as Category 1 Sports Wagering Operators, managing on-site retail sportsbooks and taxed at 15% of Total Sports Wagering Revenue (TSWR).
- Category 3 mobile operators—including Bally Bet, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, ESPNBet, Fanatics Betting & Gaming, and FanDuel—are taxed at 20% of TSWR.
- Revenue taxation is distributed among various state funds, including:
- 45% to the General Fund
- 17.5% to the Workforce Investment Trust Fund
- 27.5% to the Gaming Local Aid Fund
- 1% to the Youth Development and Achievement Fund
- 9% to the Public Health Trust Fund
Industry Growth & Tax Adjustments
Since sports betting launched in Massachusetts—retail operations beginning in January 2023 and online platforms in March 2023—the state has collected $267.60 million in taxes and assessments from sports wagering. Operators experiencing negative monthly revenue due to winnings and excise tax deductions are permitted to carry forward tax liabilities to future filings.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, 25 June 2025.
