Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2020 Santa Claus visits Everett on Zoom Everett children who had sent letters to Santa Claus recently had a chance to meet St. Nick on Zoom. (Photo Courtesy of the City of Everett) T he City of Everett virtually welcomed Santa Claus for a visit on Friday, December 18. Children who had submitted their letters through email were invited to virtually meet Santa Claus on Zoom. “It was an honor that Santa Claus was able to visit so close to Christmas,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “Santa Claus spread his Christmas Cheer to the City of Everett, and I could not be more grateful. The children who participated were overjoyed to meet him.” Santa Claus was also excited to meet with the children who wrote to him. He said he would do his best to bring everyone what they asked for and wished them all a Merry Christmas. The City of Everett has extended an open invitation to Santa Claus to come visit every year. Encore revenue drops nearly $14M in November Although it is still the top grossing casino in the state, Encore Boston Harbor saw revenue plummet by almost $14 million last month. (Photo Courtesy of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission) By Christopher Roberson he new hours at Encore Boston Harbor have certainly taken a toll on business – with the casino reporting a gross gaming revenue of $27.3 million for the month T of November. Because of the spike in COVID-19 cases, the casino has been closed from 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. every day since November 6. Within the total figure for November, $15.4 million came from the slot machines while the remaining $11.8 million came from table games. In addition, the state will collect $6.8 million in tax revenue. November’s revenue represents a $13.8 million decline from the $41.1 million that was generated in October. The decline is the largest that Encore has experienced since reopening in July. In addition, November’s revenue figure is $20 million lower than the lofty $47.3 million that was reported in November 2019. The November number almost puts competitors MGM Springfield and Plainridge Park Casino within striking distance. MGM reported a revenue of $10.5 million and Plainridge Park reported $7.5 million.
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