State Directory
Casinos in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has 3 verified casino locations in our directory — from major resort-casinos to tribal properties and card rooms. Browse the map, compare options, and find players clubs near you.
Massachusetts has 3 verified casino locations in our directory — from major resort-casinos to tribal properties and card rooms. Browse the map, compare options, and find players clubs near you.
Major casino properties in Massachusetts — verified locations, casino type, and players club details.
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Everett has 1 verified casino property in our directory — including 1 resort casino. Every listing includes a verified address, contact details, and players club information.
Players clubs at Everett properties are free to join at the desk on arrival. Sign up before your first session — points are not retroactive. Typical new-member benefits include free-play credits, dining discounts, and hotel rates at resort properties.
Plainville has 1 verified casino property in our directory — 1 verified property. Every listing includes a verified address, contact details, and players club information.
Players clubs at Plainville properties are free to join at the desk on arrival. Sign up before your first session — points are not retroactive. Typical new-member benefits include free-play credits, dining discounts, and hotel rates at resort properties.
Springfield has 1 verified casino property in our directory — including 1 resort casino. Every listing includes a verified address, contact details, and players club information.
Players clubs at Springfield properties are free to join at the desk on arrival. Sign up before your first session — points are not retroactive. Typical new-member benefits include free-play credits, dining discounts, and hotel rates at resort properties.
Massachusetts's casino industry is regulated by the state gaming commission. All commercial casino operators hold a valid state gaming license. Tribal casinos operate under federal IGRA (1988) compacts negotiated with the state. The legal minimum gambling age is 21 at most properties.
Massachusetts has a mix of commercial and tribal casino properties. Commercial casinos are privately owned and regulated by the state. Tribal casinos are operated by federally recognized Native American tribes under their own tribal gaming commission in addition to the federal NIGC. Both types are included in this directory.
Online casino gambling is not currently licensed in Massachusetts. The seven states that currently permit licensed online casino gambling are: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, Delaware, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
Most casino properties in Massachusetts offer a free loyalty program. Joining is free and takes approximately 5 minutes at the players club desk. Sign up before you play — points are not retroactive. Benefits typically include free-play credits, dining discounts, and hotel rates at resort properties.
Massachusetts has one of the more deliberate and structured casino development stories in the northeastern United States. For most of the twentieth century, the state maintained a conservative stance toward commercial gambling, with charitable gaming — specifically beano and casino nights for nonprofit organizations — representing the outer boundary of what was legally permitted. Horse racing had a long history at tracks including Suffolk Downs in East Boston, but full-scale casino gambling remained off the table for decades.
That changed in November 2011, when the Massachusetts Legislature passed the Expanded Gaming Act, signed into law by Governor Deval Patrick. The legislation authorized a carefully controlled rollout: up to three destination resort casino licenses spread across the state’s geographic regions, plus a single slots-only parlor license. The law was designed to capture gaming revenue that Massachusetts residents were spending at casinos in nearby Connecticut — primarily Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun — and direct that money toward in-state economic development, local aid, and transportation infrastructure.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) was established under the Act to oversee licensing, regulation, and ongoing compliance. The Commission conducted one of the most rigorous casino licensing processes in U.S. history, requiring applicants to demonstrate financial suitability, community host agreements, and detailed economic impact analyses before a single shovel broke ground.
The first license awarded under the Act was the slots-parlor license, won by Penn National Gaming for a facility at the Plainridge Park harness racing track in Plainville. Plainridge Park Casino opened in June 2015, becoming the state’s first legal casino-style venue. The two full resort casino licenses followed: MGM Resorts International won the western Massachusetts license for Springfield, and Wynn Resorts won the eastern Massachusetts license for a Everett site on the Mystic River. Both properties opened in 2018 and 2019 respectively.
A fourth gaming facility — First Light Casino, a tribal casino proposed by the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe in Taunton — has been subject to extended federal and state legal proceedings regarding the tribe’s land-in-trust status. As of mid-2026, that project remains in legal limbo and is not an operating facility. It is therefore not included in this directory’s active casino count.
Encore Boston Harbor stands as the most expensive casino resort ever built in New England, representing a $2.6 billion investment by Wynn Resorts. Opened in June 2019, the property sits on a 33-acre site along the Mystic River in Everett, directly across from Boston’s Charlestown neighborhood and visible from the city skyline.
The casino floor covers approximately 210,000 square feet and features around 3,100 slot machines and more than 200 table games, including blackjack, baccarat, craps, roulette, and poker. The poker room operates as a dedicated space with multiple tables running cash games and tournaments throughout the week. High-limit rooms accommodate players looking for elevated stakes in a more private setting.
Beyond the gaming floor, Encore Boston Harbor operates as a full destination resort. The hotel tower offers over 670 luxury rooms and suites with views of either the Boston skyline or the resort’s gardens. Dining options span more than a dozen restaurants and bars, ranging from casual grab-and-go to fine dining from nationally recognized culinary names. A spa, salon, and fitness center round out the amenity package.
The property’s location offers a practical advantage for Boston-area visitors: it sits directly on the MBTA Green Line extension, making it accessible without a car. A water taxi service from Long Wharf in downtown Boston provides another commute option, with the crossing taking under 30 minutes. For those driving, the resort maintains a large parking structure.
Encore Boston Harbor is reachable at 1 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149, by phone at +1-857-770-7000, or online at encorebostonharbor.com.
MGM Springfield opened in August 2018, making it the first full-scale resort casino to open in Massachusetts under the Expanded Gaming Act. The $960 million property occupies an 11-acre footprint in downtown Springfield, embedded within the existing urban grid rather than built on a suburban or waterfront site. That design choice was intentional: MGM and city officials framed the project as a catalyst for downtown revitalization rather than a standalone entertainment destination.
The casino floor spans approximately 125,000 square feet and houses around 2,250 slot machines and more than 100 table games. A dedicated poker room runs daily, and the sportsbook facility allows in-person wagering on professional and collegiate sports. The property also contains a movie theater, a bowling alley, a food hall, and several full-service restaurants, giving it a broader entertainment profile than a traditional gaming-only facility.
The hotel at MGM Springfield operates with over 250 rooms and suites. Connected parking garages hold thousands of vehicles. The property is integrated with the adjacent Springfield Union Station, a renovated historic rail terminal that serves Amtrak’s northeast corridor — a notable amenity for visitors arriving from New York, New Haven, or Boston by train.
MGM Springfield is located at 1 MGM Way, Springfield, MA 01103, reachable at +1-413-273-5000 or mgmspringfield.com.
While not a full resort casino and therefore carrying a separate license classification under Massachusetts law, Plainridge Park Casino in Plainville serves as the third gaming venue in the state. Operated by Penn Entertainment, it functions as a slots parlor built alongside the existing harness racing facility. The venue offers electronic gaming machines and simulcast horse racing wagering. It does not operate live table games under its current license category. Plainridge Park is located at 301 Washington St, Plainville, MA 02762, and can be reached at +1-508-316-3500 or plainridgepark.com.
Massachusetts is among a small but growing number of U.S. states to have authorized legal online casino gambling alongside its land-based properties. The legal framework for online gaming was established through the same Massachusetts Gaming Commission oversight structure, with licenses tied to partnerships with existing brick-and-mortar license holders.
As of 2026, several licensed online casino operators are active in Massachusetts, each required to maintain a partnership with a Massachusetts-licensed land-based gaming entity. All operators must comply with MGC technical standards, geolocation requirements, and responsible gaming mandates. Players must be physically located within Massachusetts to access real-money games. The MGC publishes the official registry of approved operators on its website.
Online offerings typically include hundreds of slot titles, virtual table games such as blackjack and roulette, and live dealer games streamed from remote studios. Age verification and identity checks are required at account creation. Deposit limits, session time reminders, and self-exclusion tools are built into all licensed platforms under MGC rules.
For players who prefer the convenience of gaming from home, the licensed online operators represent a legal, regulated alternative to offshore sites. The MGC publishes a list of approved operators on its official website, allowing players to verify they are engaging with compliant platforms.
Both Encore Boston Harbor and MGM Springfield operate tiered loyalty programs that reward frequent visitors with redeemable points and status-based benefits.
Encore Boston Harbor uses the Wynn Rewards program, which is linked to the broader Wynn network including properties in Las Vegas and Macau. Points accumulate through slot play, table game wagers, hotel stays, dining, and spa visits. Tier levels unlock benefits such as complimentary hotel nights, priority reservations, exclusive event invitations, and dedicated host services for high-volume players. Enrollment is free and can be completed at the rewards desk on the casino floor or in advance through the Wynn Rewards app.
MGM Springfield participates in the MGM Rewards program, the same system used across MGM Resorts’ national portfolio of properties including Bellagio, MGM Grand, and Borgata. This is a significant benefit for players who travel: points and tier status earned in Springfield apply at MGM properties across the country, and vice versa. Program tiers range from Sapphire at entry level through Pearl, Gold, Platinum, and Noir for the highest-volume players. Benefits scale accordingly, with Noir members receiving the most extensive comps, dedicated concierge access, and invitation-only events. Sign up at any MGM Rewards enrollment kiosk on the casino floor.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission serves as the primary regulatory authority for all casino gaming in the state. Established under the 2011 Expanded Gaming Act, the MGC issues licenses, conducts ongoing audits, investigates complaints, and enforces compliance with both operational and responsible gaming standards.
Massachusetts maintains a self-exclusion program administered by the MGC. Players who wish to restrict their own access to casino gaming may voluntarily enroll, resulting in their names and photos being added to a database that all licensed properties are required to cross-reference. Violations — instances where an excluded person is found gaming — must be reported to the Commission and can result in enforcement action against the property.
Problem gambling resources in Massachusetts include the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling, which operates a statewide helpline at 1-800-426-1234. All licensed gaming properties are required to display this information prominently and to train staff in responsible gaming protocols.
The minimum gambling age for casino gaming in Massachusetts is 21. Valid government-issued photo identification is required for access to the casino floor and for any transaction involving significant winnings. Tax withholding on large jackpots follows federal IRS reporting thresholds, and players should retain records of wins and losses for personal tax purposes.
For regulatory information, complaints, or to access self-exclusion enrollment, contact the Massachusetts Gaming Commission directly through its official website at massgaming.com.