Economic Forecast

In the month of July 2025, the gambling landscape in Massachusetts showed a steady performance, with casinos and sports betting contributing significantly to the state's economy.

The sports betting market saw notable revenues from various operators. MGM Springfield reported an $857,275 revenue from sports betting, with an 11.64% hold. Meanwhile, Bally Bet generated $314,682 and ESPN Bet recorded $980,740 in sports betting revenue. Caesars brought in $765,128, rounding off a solid month for these operators.

However, it appears that DraftKings continues to maintain its dominance in the Massachusetts online sports betting market, with no public records indicating any significant challenges to its position in July.

The statewide casino revenue for July was $99.5 million, a figure that remained flat compared to the same month last year but showed a 1.8% increase compared to June 2025. Encore Boston Harbor led the casinos with a $60.2 million revenue from casino games, the highest among the establishments. Plainridge Park Casino reported a retail betting revenue of $245,762, with a 12.58% hold, while Encore Boston Harbor recorded a retail betting revenue of $221,823 with a 6.33% hold.

The stability of casino revenue indicates a more predictable stream of tax income for the state, even as the sports betting market adjusts to seasonal fluctuations. In July, Massachusetts collected $38.1 million in gambling-related taxes. Sports betting contributed $9.6 million to this total, with casinos providing $28.5 million.

This steady performance in the gambling sector bodes well for the state's economy, offering a reliable source of tax revenue and contributing to the overall economic growth.