So, Massachusetts gamblers are losing more than 200 million?

In fact, when you look at the total picture, it is much higher than $200 million a month.

The state tracks two distinct types of gambling revenue each month: traditional casino games (slots and tables) and sports wagering (online apps like DraftKings and retail sportsbooks).

When you combine them, Massachusetts gamblers are actually losing closer to $160 million to $190 million every single month to the house.

Here is the breakdown of how that total looks based on recent Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) reports:

Monthly Gambling Revenue Breakdown

Type of Gambling	Where the Money Comes From	Average Monthly Total
Traditional Casino Floor	Slots and table games combined across Encore, MGM, and Plainridge	$92 Million – $108 Million
Sports Wagering	Mobile apps (DraftKings, FanDuel, etc.) and in-person betting windows	$65 Million – $98 Million
Total Combined Market	The total amount won by gaming operators each month	$160 Million – $200+ Million

Important Context: "Handle" vs. "Revenue"

It is helpful to separate the total amount of cash being cycled through the games from the final amount the casinos actually keep:

• The Handle (The Coin-In): The total amount of money actually wagered by players is astronomically higher. For instance, just on slot machines, players put over $750 million to $800 million a month into the machines.

• The Gross Revenue: Most of that money is paid back out to players in small wins. The $160 million to $200 million figure above is the Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR)—the final cash left over that the house actually keeps after paying out all winning bets.

Because the numbers are so high, the state brings in massive amounts of tax revenue. In a typical month, the Commonwealth collects between $40 million and $50 million in taxes directly from these operations, which is split among local city aid, public health trust funds, and the state's general fund.