Massachusetts Slot Machine Casino Gambling

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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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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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 with 2,800 gaming machines.

The second-largest casino is MGM Springfield with 2,550 gaming machines.

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.

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.

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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Payouts and Returns 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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The February 2021 player win percentage for each casino is:

• Encore Boston Harbor: 92.0%
• MGM Springfield: 91.6%
• Plainridge Park: 92.6%

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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Annual Progress in Massachusetts Slot Machine Casino Gambling

In the last year, there has been little change in the slots industry in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts after a new casino resort opened beforehand in each of the prior two years.

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