THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2021 Page 13 Encore boasts second-highest monthly revenue since opening million and averaged $27.6 million per month. However, the pandemic forced Encore to be closed for four months last year. The casino has now generated $872.7 million since its grand opening in June 2019. J& $45 yd. Encore Boston Harbor reported a lofty revenue of $52.9 million for the month of May. (Photo Courtesy of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission) By Christopher Roberson ncore Boston Harbor recently reported a revenue of $52.9 million for the month of May, its second-highest figure since opening two years ago. Within the May total, $22.4 million came from table games while $30.4 million came from the slot machines. E The state also received $13.2 million in taxes from Encore. Last month’s revenue also reflects a $2.8 million increase over April’s figure of $50.1 million. In contrast, MGM Springfield reported a revenue of $21.2 million for the month of May while Plainridge Park Casino brought in $12.4 million. Encore did not post a revenue figure for May of last year as the casino was closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus far, Encore has generated $226.8 million this year for a monthly average of $45.3 million. Last year, the casino brought in a total of $331.2 ~ POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT ~ Holly Garcia announces candidacy for City Council Ward 4 Hello Everett! My name is Holly Garcia and I am running for City Council Ward 4 for our great city that has always meant so much to me. My grandparents were lifelong residents of Everett. I moved here when I was 12 years old and I quickly became involved in all of the opportunities available to me. I was a Girl Scout and I now serve as a leader for the Everett Service Unit. I’m also a national council delegate for Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts and in 2020 I was honored with an appreciate pin. I graduated from Everett High School in 2009 having 14 years of perfect attendance. After high school, I graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a Bachelors in Justice Studies and a Masters in Psychology. I am now just one class away from attaining my Juris Doctor degree from Massachusetts School of Law and I will sit for the bar exam in February 2022. Community service has always been my passion and I have poured hours of my free time into many great organizations here in Everett. Through this pandemic alone I volunteered over 200 hours to our local food pantries. I S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. MULCH SALE! Discount Spring Special PICK-UP or DELIVERY AVAILABLE 617-389-1490 Premium Hemlock or Pitch Black BELOW WHOLESALE COSTS LANDSCAPERS WELCOME $4 yd. $40 yd. $3 yd. Holly Garcia also have been serving as the chairperson for the Everett Citizens Foundation since its formation in 2019. I’m pursuing my goal to be a city councilor now so that I can be the voice for every single person in our community. Pride, positivity and professionalism are three words that best describe me and I’m eager to contribute my skills and ideas to the entire council if elected to this position. I’m asking you all too please consider electing me, Holly Garcia for Everett City Council Ward 4 this September. Thank you! Holly Garcia E-mail: holly4everett@ gmail.com
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