Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 Encore breaks a billion bucks T By Christopher Roberson he total revenue for Encore Boston Harbor since opening has surpassed the $1 billion mark – and it only took 26 months to get there. Although the other two casinos in Massachusetts have been open much longer, MGM Springfi eld and the Plainridge Park Casino are still stuck in the millions. MGM has made a total of $654.4 million since opening in August 2018 while Plainridge Park has made a Encore Boston Harbor reported a monthly revenue of $57.8 million during August. The casino has now exceeded $1 billion in total revenue since opening in June 2019. (Photo Courtesy of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission) total of $907.4 million since opening in June 2015. In terms of monthly revenue, Encore posted $57.8 milHead Start lion for the month of August, a decline of $1.2 million from July’s recorded-setting total of $59 million. Within the August total, $25.4 million came from table games while the remaining $32.4 million came from the slot machines. The state received $14.4 million in taxes from Encore last month. In addition, Encore’s revenue in August 2020 was $15.5 million lower than this year’s monthly fi gure. In contrast, MGM reported $21.7 million for the month of August while Plainridge Park brought in $12.7 million. Thus far, Encore has generated $396.1 million this year, bringing its monthly average to $49.5 million. Last year, the casino brought in a total of $331.2 million and averaged $27.6 million per month. Since opening in June 2019, Encore has generated an average monthly revenue of $40 million. Popular Ward 5 Councillor Rosa DiFlorio is on her way to re-election as she awaits voters in front of City Hall. Councillor DiFlorio will be on the ballot in the General Election on November 2. (Courtesy Photo) ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $2.959 Mid Unleaded $2.999 Super $3.119 Diesel Fuel $3.079 "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 KERO $4.65 DEF $3.49 9 Diesel $2.799 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS Senior Halloween Party to be held Oct. 20 P lease join Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the Council on Aging (COA) for the monthly Senior Social/Halloween Party on Wednesday, October 20 at Anthony’s (105 Canal St. in Malden). The event begins at 11:45 a.m. sharp. Dinner includes garden salad, pasta, chicken cordon bleu, rice pilaf, mixed vegetables, coff ee and dessert. Ticket sales are on October 7, 8, 12, 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the COA offi ce, which is located in the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea SENIOR | SEE PAGE 5 Prices subject to change Fill Up & Save! Fall is Coming! FLEET
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