Massachusetts Reports $47.09 Million in August 2026 Sports Betting Revenue

Massachusetts Reports $47.09 Million in August 2026 Sports Betting Revenue
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Massachusetts sports betting operators generated approximately $47.09 million in taxable sports wagering revenue in August 2026, according to the latest report from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.

The report, released September 21, includes revenue from the state's three in-person sports wagering operators and seven mobile and online operators. Overall, August brought another month of sports betting activity across Massachusetts, with the state's retail sportsbooks and betting apps contributing to the total.

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How Much Did Massachusetts Sports Betting Make in August?

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported approximately $47.09 million in taxable sports wagering revenue (TSWR) for August.

The state's three Category 1 sports wagering operators are Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield, and Plainridge Park Casino. Each operates a retail sportsbook at its property, with Category 1 operators subject to a 15% tax on TSWR.

The seven Category 3 operators are Bally Bet, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, Fanatics, FanDuel, and theScore Bet. These operators offer mobile and online sportsbooks, including the Mass betting apps available to customers in the state, and are subject to a 20% tax on TSWR.

The MGC also reported approximately $101.92 million in gross gaming revenue from Massachusetts' three casinos in August. That figure comes from casino gaming and is separate from the state's sports wagering revenue.

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Where Does Massachusetts Sports Betting Tax Revenue Go?

The taxes collected from sports wagering are divided among several state funds.

The General Fund receives 45% of the taxed amount, while 27.5% goes to the Gaming Local Aid Fund and 17.5% goes to the Workforce Investment Trust Fund. Another 9% is allocated to the Public Health Trust Fund, with 1% going to the Youth Development and Achievement Fund.

Since Massachusetts launched sports betting, the Commonwealth has collected approximately $500.35 million in total taxes and assessments from licensed sports wagering operators.

In-person sports betting began in Massachusetts on January 31, 2023, followed by online sports betting on March 10, 2023. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission notes that operator revenue reports can be updated later as operators review their revenue and tax figures, so previous monthly totals may change.

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Blake Weishaar

Blake Weishaar is a content strategist and fact-checker for BetMassachusetts.com. He has nearly a decade of experience in the gambling industry as a writer and editor at Fantini Research and Eilers & Krejcik Gaming. He is committed to making sure readers have the most up-to-date and correct information about Massachusetts betting regulations and information.

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