List of casinos in Massachusetts
2 casinos with table games in Massachusetts — full list from MGC
- 2 casinos with table games
- 1 slots-only hall
The three casino gaming licensees of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission: two Category 1 resorts and the Plainridge Park slots parlor. Category 3 online sports wagering and tribal gaming are not included.
Registry sourcesMGC — Casino gaming licensees (Category 1 and Category 2) · as of Oct 12, 2026MGC Annual Report 2025 — Casino & Sportsbook Property Summaries · as of Jun 30, 2025
Gambling in Massachusetts is regulated by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. You must be 21 or older to enter the gaming floor.
From the US database · government sources
Gambling in Massachusetts: key facts
Licences on file
10
state registry rows
Regulators
2
Massachusetts Gaming Commission
Laws on file
8
Status by gambling type
| Type | Status | Age | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card rooms | not legal | — | — |
| Commercial casinos | Legal and live | 21+ | 0.25% |
| Daily fantasy sports | Legal and live | — | 0.15% |
| Historical horse racing | not legal | — | — |
| Horse racing | Legal and live | — | — |
| Lottery | Legal and live | — | — |
| Online casino | not legal | — | — |
| Online horse betting (ADW) | Legal and live | — | — |
| Online lottery | Legal and live | 21+ | — |
| Online poker | not legal | — | — |
| Online sports betting | Legal and live | 21+ | 0.2% |
| Racinos | Legal and live | 21+ | 0.4% |
| Retail sportsbooks | Legal and live | 21+ | 0.15% |
| Skill games | not legal | — | — |
| Sweepstakes / social | not legal | — | — |
| Video gaming terminals | not legal | — | — |
| VLTs | not legal | — | — |
Regulator
Law
- M.G.L. c. 23KThe Massachusetts Gaming Commission
- M.G.L. c. 23K, § 55Daily tax and assessment payable by category 1 and category 2 licensees
- M.G.L. c. 23K, § 43Gaming by a person under 21
- M.G.L. c. 23NAuthorization and regulation of sports wagering
- M.G.L. c. 23N, § 13In-person and mobile sports wagers; age 21; self-exclusion
- M.G.L. c. 23N, § 14Excise on sports wagering and fantasy contests
- M.G.L. c. 10, § 24State lottery; online sales age 21
- M.G.L. c. 23K, § 7Administration of chapters 128A and 128C
Licensed operators
| Holder | Brands | Type | Licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetMGM, LLCMGM Springfield | betmgm | category 3 sports wagering operator | ma-sw-cat3-betmgm |
| American Wagering, Inc.Encore Boston Harbor | caesars-sportsbook | category 3 sports wagering operator | ma-sw-cat3-caesars |
| FBG Enterprises Opco, LLCPlainridge Park Casino | fanatics | category 3 sports wagering operator | ma-sw-cat3-fanatics |
| Penn Sports Interactive, LLCPlainridge Park Casino | thescore-bet | category 3 sports wagering operator | ma-sw-cat3-penn |
| Bally's Interactive, LLC | bally-bet | category 3 sports wagering operator | ma-sw-cat3-bally |
| Crown MA Gaming, LLC | draftkings | category 3 sports wagering operator | ma-sw-cat3-draftkings |
| Betfair Interactive US, LLC | fanduel | category 3 sports wagering operator | ma-sw-cat3-fanduel |
| Wynn MA, LLCEncore Boston Harbor | Encore Boston Harbor | category 1 gaming licence | — |
| Blue Tarp reDevelopment, LLCMGM Springfield | MGM Springfield | category 1 gaming licence | — |
| Plainville Gaming and Redevelopment, LLCPlainridge Park Casino | Plainridge Park Casino | category 2 slots parlor licence | — |
Responsible gambling
- Self-exclusionsports wagering; casino exclusion is a separate c. 23K § 45 duty whose text was not openedmalegislature.gov ↗
Key dates
- 2015-06-24 Launch
- 2023-01-31 Launch
Documents on file · 5 most important of 23
- State of Massachusetts
M.G.L. c. 23K
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission
Statute · malegislature.gov
- State of Massachusetts
M.G.L. c. 23K, § 55
Daily tax and assessment payable by category 1 and category 2 licensees
Statute · malegislature.gov
- State of Massachusetts
M.G.L. c. 23K, § 43
Gaming by a person under 21
Statute · malegislature.gov
- State of Massachusetts
M.G.L. c. 23N
Authorization and regulation of sports wagering
Statute · malegislature.gov
- State of Massachusetts
M.G.L. c. 23N, § 13
In-person and mobile sports wagers; age 21; self-exclusion
Statute · malegislature.gov
Government sources (15)
- M.G.L. c. 23N, § 13 malegislature.gov · checked 2026-10-14
- MGC responsible gaming massgaming.com · checked 2026-10-13
- MGC sports wagering licensees massgaming.com · checked 2026-10-13
- MGC — Encore Boston Harbor massgaming.com · checked 2026-10-12
- MGC licensees massgaming.com · checked 2026-10-12
- MGC — MGM Springfield massgaming.com · checked 2026-10-12
- MGC — Plainridge Park Casino massgaming.com · checked 2026-10-12
- M.G.L. c. 23K, § 55 malegislature.gov · checked 2026-10-14
- M.G.L. c. 23K, § 43 malegislature.gov · checked 2026-10-14
- MGC FY2025 Annual Report massgaming.com · checked 2026-10-14
- M.G.L. c. 23K section index malegislature.gov · checked 2026-10-14
- M.G.L. c. 23N, § 14 malegislature.gov · checked 2026-10-14
- M.G.L. c. 10, § 24 malegislature.gov · checked 2026-10-14
- MGC horse racing licenses massgaming.com · checked 2026-10-14
- MGC racing / prior ADW matrix row massgaming.com · checked 2026-10-13
Massachusetts casinos with table games
Real listings · not adsSorted by table games — registry count
Race & sports books
Real listings · not adsVegas racing is a book desk, not a street hippodrome. Some books keep their own NGCB location ID; the largest destination books often sit on the casino licence.
Largest books on the casino licence
No separate NGCB desk row — the race & sports floor is on the host casino file.
Areas
- greater-boston · 1 licensed location
- western-massachusetts · 1 licensed location
- southeastern-massachusetts · 1 licensed location
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many casinos are in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has 2 casinos with table games, according to the market’s official registry (MGC). On top of those the licence list has 1 slots-only hall — 3 locations in all. The three casino gaming licensees of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission: two Category 1 resorts and the Plainridge Park slots parlor. Category 3 online sports wagering and tribal gaming are not included.
What is the list of casinos in Massachusetts?
The 2 casinos with table games in Massachusetts: Encore Boston Harbor and MGM Springfield. Open any name for hours, table and slot counts with sources.
Where does the Massachusetts casino list come from?
From MGC — Casino gaming licensees (Category 1 and Category 2); MGC Annual Report 2025 — Casino & Sportsbook Property Summaries. Every count on a casino card cites its report and a check date; review-site scores are not used.
What is the gambling age in Massachusetts?
You must be 21 or older to enter a gaming floor in Massachusetts. Carry a valid government-issued photo ID.