Encore Boston Harbor Tax Revenue Falls

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has called for a quick resolution to the labor dispute at Encore Boston Harbor, citing the casino's September tax payments to the state, which were the lowest seen in more than 5.5 years.

According to the data, Massachusetts collected slightly more than $11.5 million in taxes from Encore in September 2026. The same month a year earlier, the figure was $14.8 million. The casino reported gaming revenue of $46.1 million for the month, down more than 22 percent year over year. Commission Chair Jordan Maynard said the state has not received a payment this low from the casino since the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Commission member Paul Brodeur said the tax loss is serious. In his view, falling tax revenue affects the funding of public services, and this directly affects people.

Teamsters Local 25 President Tom Mari argued that the figures show the contribution workers make to the business and urged Encore management to reach a fair contract. Casino management said it has made a significant economic offer and that the union has not returned to negotiations for weeks.

The unions represent workers in positions such as drivers, valets, cashiers, attendants and cooks. Their contracts expired on August 31. Demands include a total hourly wage increase of $10 over four years, a starting wage of $25 per hour, and guaranteed health and retirement benefits. Wynn Resorts, which operates Encore Boston Harbor, said the demands must be grounded in financial reality, warning that otherwise layoffs could follow.