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Massachusetts In-Person Casinos (2026)

Permitted: Massachusetts has three commercial casinos, all non-tribal; minimum age 21 for casinos.

PermittedVerified Aug 2, 2026
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Massachusetts has three commercial casinos, all non-tribal; minimum age 21 for casinos. They are Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield and Plainridge Park (slots parlor). The MA Lottery, pari-mutuel/simulcast and charitable gaming are also legal.

Official source: massgaming.com →

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In-Person Casinos in states bordering Massachusetts

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

  • ConnecticutPermitted

    Connecticut has two tribal casinos, Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun, with full slots, table games and retail sportsbooks. The state lottery (incl. keno) and charitable gaming are also legal. There are no commercial non-tribal casinos.

    Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: portal.ct.gov · Full Connecticut rule →

  • New HampshireConditional

    New Hampshire has no commercial Vegas-style casinos; the table-gaming age is 18. Gaming is via licensed charitable gaming venues with casino-style table games (proceeds to charity) plus retail DraftKings sportsbooks. State lottery permitted.

    Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: gc.nh.gov · Full New Hampshire rule →

  • New YorkPermitted

    New York allows in-person casino gaming; the casino/racino age is 21+. Commercial casinos (upstate), tribal casinos, and racinos/VLT facilities statewide; three NYC-area downstate licenses awarded Dec 2025 (opening later this decade). State lottery and charitable gaming.

    Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: gaming.ny.gov · Full New York rule →

  • Rhode IslandPermitted

    Rhode Island has two commercial casinos, and the minimum age varies by venue. Bally's operates Twin River Lincoln and Tiverton — slots, table games, retail sportsbooks. No tribal casinos. State lottery (incl. iLottery) and charitable gaming. Floor age 18; 21 where alcohol is served — check the venue's age policy before you go.

    Verified Jul 27, 2026 · Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · Full Rhode Island rule →

  • VermontRestricted

    Vermont has no legal in-person casino gambling: no commercial or tribal casinos, card rooms, or racinos. Slot machines are banned. Legal in-person gambling is limited to the state lottery, pari-mutuel racing, and charitable gaming.

    Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: legislature.vermont.gov · Full Vermont rule →

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