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Massachusetts Slot Machine Casino Gambling

March 22, 2022 By Jon Friedl - Professor Slots

Introduction to Massachusetts Slot Machine Casino Gambling

Massachusetts slot machine casino gambling consists of two casino resorts, one slot machine parlor, and cruise ships with onboard casinos sailing to international destinations.

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I’ve dedicated this series to slot enthusiasts such as yourself by using my State-By-State Online Resource for U.S. Casino Slots Enthusiasts to improve your slots gambling performance by reviewing your state’s slots gaming industry.

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Relevant Legal Statutes on Gambling in Massachusetts

The minimum legal gambling age in Massachusetts depends upon the gambling activity:

  • Land-Based Casinos: 21
  • Poker Rooms: 21
  • Bingo: 18
  • Lottery: 18
  • Pari-Mutuel Wagering: 18

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Massachusetts gaming regulations define casino resorts as Category 1 and slots parlors as Category 2. Each casino category has a different income tax structure. For instance, the daily gross revenue tax for Category 1 resorts is 25% while it’s 40% for Category 2 slots parlors.

In 2011, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts created three gaming regions, each with a casino resort gaming license:

  • Eastern Region A: This license went to MGM, who constructed a casino in downtown Springfield. It opened on August 24, 2018.
  • Western Region B: This license went to Wynn Resorts, who constructed Encore Boston Harbor in Everett. It opened on June 23, 2019.
  • Southeastern Region C: No license awarded.

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Slot Machine Private Ownership in Massachusetts

It is legal to own a slot machine privately in Massachusetts if it is 30 years old or older.

City of Boston Skyline from its Harbor [Massachusetts Slot Machine Casino Gambling]
City of Boston Skyline from its Harbor [Massachusetts Slot Machine Casino Gambling]

Gaming Control Board in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (Mass Gaming) became law on November 22, 2011 when Governor Deval Patrick signed the Expanded Gaming Act.

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Entrance to Fenway Park [Massachusetts Slot Machine Casino Gambling]
Entrance to Fenway Park [Massachusetts Slot Machine Casino Gambling]

Casinos in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has three commercial casinos including two casino resorts and one slots parlor, as well as cruise ships with onboard casinos sailing from the Port of Boston to international destinations.

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The largest casino in Massachusetts is Encore Boston Harbor.

The second-largest casino is MGM Springfield.

Commercial Casinos in Massachusetts

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts three commercial casinos are:

  1. Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, 5 miles north of downtown Boston.
  2. MGM Springfield, 92 miles west of Boston and 26 miles north of Hartford, Connecticut.
  3. Plainridge Park Casino in Plainville, 36 miles southwest of Boston and 22 miles northeast of Providence, Rhode Island.

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Tribal Casinos in Massachusetts

In 2016, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe presented plans for their First Light Casino and Resort in Taunton in Eastern Region C. If opened, this tribal casino would be the largest casino in Massachusetts.

However, construction of this casino is on hold due to lengthy and ongoing legal battles as reported in 2020 by WBUR News.

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A second tribal casino on Martha’s Vineyard, Aquinnah Cliffs Casino, remains on hold since 2019 pending building permits required by local zoning laws.

Massachusetts Casinos Map [Massachusetts Slot Machine Casino Gambling]
Massachusetts Casinos Map [Massachusetts Slot Machine Casino Gambling]

Other Gambling Establishments

As an alternative to enjoying Massachusetts slot machine casino gambling, consider exploring casino options in a nearby state. Bordering Massachusetts is:

  • North: New Hampshire Slots and Vermont Slots
  • East: The Atlantic Ocean
  • South: Connecticut Slots and Rhode Island Slots
  • West: New York Slots

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Each of the links above will take you to my blog for that neighboring U.S. state to Massachusetts.

Massachusetts on a U.S. Map [Massachusetts Slot Machine Casino Gambling]
Massachusetts on a U.S. Map [Massachusetts Slot Machine Casino Gambling]

Our Massachusetts Slots Facebook Community

Are you interested in sharing and learning with other slots enthusiasts in Massachusetts? If so, join our Massachusetts slots community on Facebook. All you’ll need is a Facebook profile to freely join this closed Facebook Group community.

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There, you can meet online and privately share your slots experiences with local slots enthusiasts about playing slot machines in Massachusetts. Join us!

Massachusetts Slots Community [Massachusetts Slot Machine Casino Gambling]
Massachusetts Slots Community [Massachusetts Slot Machine Casino Gambling]

Theoretical Payouts and Return Statistics in Massachusetts

Massachusetts gaming regulations have set a minimum theoretical payout of 80% for gaming machines.

Monthly revenue reports for each casino are publicly available from Mass Gaming. These return statistics offer casino hold percentages as Slot Hold % and player win percentages as Slot Payout %.

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For my monthly return statistics analysis using state data, see my article Massachusetts Slots Return-To-Player.

Cape Cod and the Sea [Massachusetts Slot Machine Casino Gambling]
Cape Cod and the Sea [Massachusetts Slot Machine Casino Gambling]

Summary of Massachusetts Slot Machine Casino Gambling

Massachusetts slot machine casino gambling consists of two casino resorts, a slots parlor, and cruise ships offering onboard casinos when traveling to international destinations.

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Related Posts from Professor Slots

  • 11 Things You Need to Know About Tribal Casinos
  • The Ultimate Guide to Tribes and Tribal Gaming
  • Massachusetts Slots Return-To-Player

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