A communication from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (see Section 69 of Chapter 23K of the General Laws) submitting its gaming revenue reports and associated sports wagering revenue report through February, 2026

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

The bill presents the Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s annual gaming and sports wagering revenue reports to inform lawmakers and the public about revenue, allocations, and trends.

Placed on file

Summary of Bill HD 6031 (Massachusetts, 194th Session)

Purpose and intent

This bill is a communication from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) submitting two annual financial reports through February 2026:

The gaming revenue reports (general gaming revenue)
The associated sports wagering revenue report

The submission is made in accordance with Section 69 of Chapter 23K of the General Laws.

The action history indicates the bill was “Placed on file” on May 14, 2026, meaning it is presented to the Legislature without immediate further action, effectively making the reports publicly accessible and part of the legislative record.

Key provisions and changes

The core content is the presentation of financial performance data rather than the enactment of new policies or funding changes.

Specifically:

Gaming revenue report: details on gross and net gaming revenues collected, sources of revenue (e.g., casino gaming, slot machines, other gaming activities) and related allocations or distributions mandated by law.
Sports wagering revenue report: breakdown of revenue specifically from sports wagering activities, including total handle, gross gaming revenue, deductions (if any), taxes, fees, and distributions.

The reports are prepared by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission and submitted to the Legislature to inform oversight, budgeting, and policy considerations.

Who or what would be affected

Affected entity: Massachusetts Gaming Commission, which collects and reports gaming and sports wagering revenue data.

Broader impact: State policymakers, budget analysts, and the public who rely on transparent reporting to understand the performance of gaming and sports wagering markets, their contributions to state revenue, and any implications for regulatory policy.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Legal basis: Section 69 of Chapter 23K of the General Laws requires submission of annual gaming and sports wagering revenue reports.

Current status: Placed on file (May 14, 2026), indicating the reports have been formally provided to the Legislature but without additional legislative action at this time.

Dates: The submission covers data through February 2026; the document serves as an official record for the specified period.

Notable considerations for readers

The bill does not introduce policy changes or funding appropriations; it conveys financial performance data.

Stakeholders may review the reports to assess:

Trends in gaming and sports wagering revenue
Allocation of funds and contributions to state programs or earmarks
Implications for regulatory priorities or future policy discussions based on revenue performance

If you’d like, I can provide a concise table of the typical components found in the gaming and sports wagering revenue reports (e.g., total handle, gross revenue, taxes, distributions) once the actual report data is available.