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HD 6117

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 March, 2026

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Requires ongoing uniform reporting of casino and sports wagering revenue to March 2026, including taxes, by facility and operator for transparency and oversight.

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Bill Summary · HD 6117

Overview

  • Bill: HD 6117
  • Session: 194th
  • Jurisdiction: Massachusetts
  • Type: Communication from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission
  • Topic: Submission of gaming revenue reports and sports wagering revenue report through March 2026 (per Section 69 of Chapter 23K of the General Laws)

Purpose of the bill
- To formalize and transmit the Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s (MGC) gaming revenue reports and associated sports wagering revenue reports through March 2026.
- Provides a consolidated accounting of gross gaming revenue (GGR), taxes, and sports wagering taxes across the state’s gaming facilities (Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield, and other operators listed in the attached data).

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Reporting Requirement:
    • The bill requires continued reporting by the MGC of:
    • Monthly coin-in and gross gaming revenue (GGR) for casino gaming (slot and table games) at Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield, and other facilities as applicable.
    • Slot hold percentage, payout percentage, and related breakdowns.
    • Monthly and total state-level taxes collected from slot and table games (including 25% allocations where applicable).
    • Sports wagering revenue monitoring, including category-by-category breakdowns by operator (e.g., Encore tied to MGM Boston Harbor dataset, MGM Springfield, and multiple sportsbook operators listed such as DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Bally’s, TheScore Bet, Caesars, and others).
  • Data Scope and Time Frame:
    • The data covers historical and ongoing monthly periods, with totals provided through March 2026 for sports wagering and casino gaming revenue reporting.
    • The tables include detailed monthly figures (coin-in, GGR, hold, payout, taxes) for each operator and facility, as well as the state’s share of tax revenue.
  • Format and Accessibility:
    • The bill includes the specific revenue tables (redacted here for brevity) to be attached or referenced in the annual report filings, ensuring transparency of gaming and sports wagering tax revenues.

Who Would Be Affected

  • State government and the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (through tax revenue reporting):
    • Receives and relies on the MGC’s quarterly/monthly gaming and sports wagering revenue reports for tax collection and fiscal planning.
  • Gaming operators and licensees:
    • Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield, and other listed gaming and sportsbook operators (e.g., MGM, Bally’s, BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel, Caesars, theScore Bet, FanDuel, etc.).
    • Operators’ compliance obligations to provide performance data and revenue figures for reporting purposes.
  • General public and policymakers:
    • Beneficiaries of transparent reporting on casino and sports wagering revenues, tax collections, and distribution of gaming-related funds.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Legislative Status:
    • Action History indicates the measure was placed on file on 2026-05-28.
  • Reporting Timeline:
    • Reports are to be submitted through March 2026, with annual or periodic updates presumably continuing per existing statutory cadence (monthly/quarterly) as part of the MGC’s reporting obligations.
  • Statutory Reference:
    • Section 69 of Chapter 23K of the General Laws governs the reporting framework referenced by the bill.

Potential Impact and Implications

  • Fiscal Transparency:
    • Enhances visibility into casino and sports wagering revenues and tax collections, aiding budget planning and policy analysis.
  • Revenue Monitoring:
    • Allows for closer tracking of revenue streams across multiple operators and facilities, including the allocation of 25% state taxes on certain components and the impact of sports wagering excise taxes.
  • Compliance and Oversight:
    • Requires ongoing data collection from operators, which may influence licensing conditions, tax remittance oversight, and potential future policy adjustments based on observed trends.
  • Public Accountability:
    • Provides the public with detailed, accessible data on gaming revenue performance and tax contributions.

Note: The summary above distills the bill’s stated purpose and provisions based on the provided revenue data Tables and the stated action history. For precise statutory language, fiscal impact estimates, and any related fiscal year appropriations or program allocations, refer to the bill’s text and the attached revenue spreadsheets submitted by the MGC.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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