
Market Leaders and Casino Performance
State Revenue and Regulatory Developments
Overall gambling revenue for Massachusetts reached $146.6 million in April. The state collected $9.9 million in tax from sports betting activities and $27.7 million from casino gaming, resulting in a total tax collection of $37.6 million.
In regulatory news, Massachusetts is contemplating further restrictions on non-gaming related promotions and advertising. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission deliberated on banning promotions or bonuses unrelated to gaming during its recent meeting, reflecting the state's stringent regulatory stance.
Massachusetts has already implemented rigorous advertising guidelines, including age restrictions on advertisements visible from professional sports venues and prohibitions on university-gambling company partnerships. Additionally, gambling advertising is prohibited at venues where 75% or more of attendees are expected to be under 21 years old.