Massachusetts recorded $153.8M in taxable gaming revenue in September 2026
The month produced $38.4M in taxes and adds to $2.55B cumulative casino takings
Key Takeaways
- The Massachusetts Gaming Commission recorded $153.8 million in taxable gaming revenue for September 2026, producing $38.4 million in tax receipts.
- The three licensed casinos combined for approximately $82.69 million in GGR; Encore Boston Harbor led with $46 million.
- Sports wagering generated about $71.19 million in taxable sports wagering revenue from seven mobile platforms and three retail sportsbooks.
- Since regulation began, the Commonwealth has collected roughly $2.55 billion from casinos and about $514.58 million from sports betting.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission published the Gross Gaming Revenue report for September 2026: total taxable revenue was $153.8 million, which produced $38.4 million in tax collections during the month. That total combines $82.69 million from the three brick-and-mortar casinos and $71.19 million in taxable sports wagering revenue.
Monthly breakdown and comparison
September’s figure showed a slight uptick from August 2026, when the Commission reported $149 million in taxable revenue. The $153.8 million total includes activity from seven licensed mobile operators and three retail sportsbooks.
Performance by casino and tax structure
The three licensed casinos in the Commonwealth — Plainridge Park Casino, MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor — produced a combined total of approximately $82.69 million in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR). Encore Boston Harbor led with $46 million in combined table and slot receipts; MGM Springfield reported $21.9 million; and Plainridge Park Casino recorded $14.6 million in slot GGR.
Tax treatment varies by license category under Massachusetts law. Plainridge Park Casino is a Category 2 slot facility and is taxed at 49% of its GGR; of that tax, 82% is directed to the state Local Aid fund and the remaining 18% to the Race Horse Development Fund. MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor, as Category 1 full resort casinos, pay 25% on their GGR, with revenues allocated to several designated state accounts.
Despite having the smallest GGR, Plainridge Park Casino paid the second-largest tax bill among the casinos, contributing $7.1 million. Encore Boston Harbor paid the largest casino tax share, with $11.5 million, and MGM Springfield contributed $5.4 million.
Sports betting: mobile and retail
Sports wagering operations contributed approximately $71.19 million in taxable sports wagering revenue (TSWR) in September. Seven licensed mobile platforms and three retail sportsbooks generated that total; the licensed mobile platforms in Category 3 are Bally Bet, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, Fanatics, FanDuel and theScore Bet.
Betting tax rates also vary by category: retail sportsbooks operated by Category 1 casinos at Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield and Plainridge Park Casino are taxed at 15% of TSWR, while Category 3 mobile platforms operate under a 20% rate. Readers can find casino figures in our [/casino](/casino) and sports betting context in [/sports](/sports).
Cumulative figures
Since the start of casino regulation in Massachusetts, the Commonwealth has collected approximately $2.55 billion in taxes and assessments from Plainridge Park Casino, MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor. For sports wagering, cumulative tax revenues since the start of retail betting on 31 January 2023 and the mobile roll-out on 10 March 2023 reach roughly $514.58 million.
Casinos and sports betting continue to underpin state collections, according to official figures from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. The Commission published the report on 27 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the total taxable gaming revenue in Massachusetts in September 2026?
Total taxable gaming revenue in Massachusetts for September 2026 was $153.8 million, according to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission report published on 27 October 2026; that amount produced $38.4 million in tax collections.
Which casinos led revenue in September 2026 and how much did they contribute?
Encore Boston Harbor led with $46 million in GGR; MGM Springfield reported $21.9 million and Plainridge Park Casino reported $14.6 million, totaling $82.69 million across the three casinos.
How much did sports betting contribute in September and who operates the mobile platforms?
Sports wagering generated approximately $71.19 million in taxable sports wagering revenue in September 2026. The seven licensed mobile platforms are Bally Bet, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, Fanatics, FanDuel and theScore Bet.
What is the cumulative tax revenue since regulation began in Massachusetts?
Since casino regulation began, the Commonwealth has collected about $2.55 billion in taxes and assessments from the three casinos. For sports wagering, cumulative tax receipts since retail betting began on 31 January 2023 and mobile deployment on 10 March 2023 are roughly $514.58 million.
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