Massachusetts Records $153.8m Taxable Gaming Revenue in September 2026
MGC reports $38.4m in state taxes; casinos and sportsbooks both contributed to the total.
Key Takeaways
- The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported $153.8 million in total taxable gaming revenue for September 2026, yielding $38.4 million in state taxes.
- Casinos generated approximately $82.69 million in Gross Gaming Revenue, led by Encore Boston Harbor with $46 million.
- Sportsbooks produced about $71.19 million in taxable sports wagering revenue from seven mobile licensees and three retail locations.
- Plainridge Park Casino is taxed at 49% of GGR and paid $7.1 million in September; Category 1 casinos pay 25% and paid $11.5 million (Encore) and $5.4 million (MGM).
- Since launch, cumulative casino tax receipts total roughly $2.55 billion and sports wagering taxes have reached about $514.58 million.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission published its Gross Gaming Revenue report for September 2026 showing total taxable gaming revenue of $153.8 million, which produced $38.4 million in state tax collections. The monthly total comprised roughly $82.69 million in Gross Gaming Revenue from the Commonwealth's three brick‑and‑mortar casinos and about $71.19 million in taxable sports wagering revenue across seven mobile licensees and three retail sportsbook locations.
Monthly change and headline figures
September's taxable revenue of $153.8 million represented a small improvement on August 2026, when the Commission reported $149 million in taxable revenue. The combined casino GGR — from Plainridge Park Casino, MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor — totaled approximately $82.69 million. Sportsbooks contributed roughly $71.19 million in taxable sports wagering revenue (TSWR) for the month.
Casino breakdown and tax structure
Encore Boston Harbor recorded $46 million in combined table games and slot revenue, making it the largest commercial contributor for September. MGM Springfield produced $21.9 million, and Plainridge Park Casino reported $14.6 million in slot machine gross gaming revenue.
Massachusetts taxes casino operations according to licensing categories established under state law. Plainridge Park Casino operates as a Category 2 slots facility and is taxed at 49% of GGR. Of taxes collected from Category 2 facilities, 82% is allocated to the state Local Aid fund and 18% goes to the Race Horse Development Fund. Category 1 full resort casinos, including MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor, are taxed at 25% of GGR, with receipts distributed into several designated state accounts.
Despite its lower GGR, Plainridge Park Casino paid the second‑highest casino tax bill in September because of the higher Category 2 rate, contributing $7.1 million in state taxes. Encore Boston Harbor generated the largest tax payment at $11.5 million, while MGM Springfield accounted for $5.4 million.
Since regulated casino gaming began in the Commonwealth, cumulative tax receipts and assessments from Plainridge Park Casino, MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor have reached approximately $2.55 billion.
Sports wagering: operators, taxes and cumulative receipts
Retail sportsbooks at Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield and Plainridge Park Casino are taxed at 15% of taxable sports wagering revenue. Category 3 online and mobile sportsbooks face a 20% tax rate on TSWR.
The seven authorised Category 3 mobile platforms operating in Massachusetts are Bally Bet, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, Fanatics, FanDuel and theScore Bet. Combined retail and mobile activity produced roughly $71.19 million in TSWR for September.
Cumulative tax receipts from legal sports wagering in Massachusetts have reached approximately $514.58 million since in‑person wagering launched on 31 January 2023 and the mobile rollout began on 10 March 2023.
What the Commission published
The figures derive from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission's official GGR report for September 2026, which separates casino GGR, taxable sports wagering revenue, tax rates by license category and cumulative tax collections for both casino and sports betting operations. The Commission's September dataset is the source for all figures cited above.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much taxable gaming revenue did Massachusetts report for September 2026?
Massachusetts reported $153.8 million in total taxable gaming revenue for September 2026. That total produced $38.4 million in state tax collections, according to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission's September report.
What portion of September revenue came from casinos versus sportsbooks?
Casinos contributed approximately $82.69 million in Gross Gaming Revenue while sportsbooks accounted for roughly $71.19 million in taxable sports wagering revenue. Both figures are reported by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission for September 2026.
Which casinos led GGR and tax payments in September 2026?
Encore Boston Harbor led casino GGR with $46 million and generated the largest tax payment at $11.5 million. MGM Springfield produced $21.9 million in GGR and paid $5.4 million; Plainridge Park Casino reported $14.6 million in GGR and paid $7.1 million due to its 49% Category 2 tax rate.
What are the tax rates for casinos and mobile sportsbooks in Massachusetts?
Category 1 full resort casinos are taxed at 25% of GGR, Category 2 slots facilities are taxed at 49% of GGR with 82% of that allocated to Local Aid and 18% to the Race Horse Development Fund, retail sportsbooks are taxed at 15% of TSWR, and Category 3 online/mobile sportsbooks are taxed at 20%.
How much tax revenue has sports wagering generated since launch in Massachusetts?
Cumulative tax receipts from legal sports wagering in Massachusetts have reached approximately $514.58 million since in‑person betting began on 31 January 2023 and the mobile rollout started on 10 March 2023.
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