THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2020 Page 5 Economic rebound continues at Encore Reports September revenue of $42.9M Despite only having blackjack and slot machines for the month of September, Encore Boston Harbor easily surpassed the gross gaming revenues of MGM Springfi eld and Plainridge Park Casino. (Photo Courtesy of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission) By Christopher Roberson T he financial state of Encore Boston Harbor has continued to improve as the casino brought in $42.9 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the month of September. Within that figure, $23.4 million came from the slot machines and the remaining $19.5 million came from the blackjack tables. In addition, Encore produced $10.7 million in tax revenue. According to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, Encore’s September fi gure is $584,455 higher than the August GGR. The casino’s blackjack revenue alone outpaced the total GGR of $17.6 million at MGM Springfi eld. Plainridge Park Casino fi nished the month with a GGR of $9.9 million. In addition, Encore has reported a total GGR of $547.9 million since opening in June 2019. That fi gure has now exceeded the total GGR at MGM Springfi eld, which generated $452.6 million since opening in August 2018. However, Encore continued to feel the absence of poker, roulette and craps throughout September. It was not until October 8 that the commission voted to allow the operation of 16 roulette wheels. As a result, this year’s September fi gure represents a $6 milFlu clinic at Lafayette School Oct. 24 T he city will be hosting a drive-thru fl u clinic from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, October 24 at the Lafayette School (117 Edith St.). The clinic is open to anyone over the age of three. Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net lion decline compared to the monthly report from September 2019. EVERETT PROUD
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