Revenue from casinos in Massachusetts increased by 1.7% compared to the same period last year in June.
In a significant move, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe's Taunton casino Welcome Center, known as First Light Casino, has expanded its facilities, marking a new era for gaming in Massachusetts.
The expansion includes an increase in slot machines from around 50 to over 200, the introduction of new gaming options such as ARIES-Coin Pushers and Bluberi games exclusive in the region, and extended operating hours from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. The Welcome Center also secured a license for alcoholic beverages, with final approvals pending from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).
The Taunton License Commission approved the alcoholic beverage license, signifying a step towards serving alcohol within the facility. The casino plans to potentially reach 250 machines pending further approvals.
The expansion of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe's casino is a notable development in the state's gaming landscape. However, the impact on Massachusetts' commercial casinos remains unreported in available sources.
Meanwhile, the combined gross gaming revenue across Massachusetts' three licensed commercial casinos declined from May 2024 to June 2024, amounting to a drop of just less than 9%. The article about Massachusetts' commercial casinos revenue was published on our website by Charlotte Capewell.
Despite the decline, Encore Boston Harbor, the top-performing venue in Massachusetts, saw a slight decrease in its share of total casino revenue from June 2023 to June 2024, falling from 63% to just under 62%. The combined gross gaming revenue in May 2024 was $105.4 million, while in June 2024, the revenue generated was $97.7 million, representing a 1.7% increase from the $96.1 million generated in June 2023.
Plainridge Park Casino posted the most substantial year-over-year gain in percentage terms, climbing 5.9% to $14.6 million, up from $13.8 million in June 2023. MGM Springfield, responsible for approximately 23% of June 2024 revenue, experienced a 4.1% increase, rising from $21.9 million to $22.8 million.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission published the revenue numbers for the state's commercial casinos, providing insights into the performance of each casino. The revenue numbers are specific to June 2024.
As the gaming landscape in Massachusetts continues to evolve, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe's expansion of its Taunton casino Welcome Center marks a significant milestone. The effects on the state's commercial casinos remain to be seen.
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[1] In a recent development, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe's Taunton casino Welcome Center, known as First Light Casino, has expanded its facilities, a significant milestone in the evolving gaming landscape of Massachusetts.
[2] The expansion includes the addition of new casino games such as ARIES-Coin Pushers and Bluberi games exclusive in the region, as well as the increase in slot machines from around 50 to over 200.
[3] The Taunton License Commission approved the alcoholic beverage license, signifying a step towards serving alcohol within the facility, with final approvals pending from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).
[4] The expansion of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe's casino, First Light Casino, marks an increase in the number of slot machines, potentially reaching 250, and the introduction of new casino-games, contributing to the casino-culture in Las Vegas-style gaming environments.
