Massachusetts Greenlights the Opening of Wynn Resorts’ $2.6bn Worth Encore Boston Harbor

Upon the official regulatory approval by Massachusetts Gaming Commission, Wynn Resorts’ Encore Boston Harbor property has finally opened its door. The facility…

…which is $2.6bn worth, features 210,000 square foot casino divided across two levels at the Everett-based entity. The impressive interior was unveiled to the public for the first time.

Outstanding Complex

The lower part encomes no less than 3,100 slot machines, accompanied by 143 table games as well as a central bar. The second storey hosts an 88-table poker room flanked by terraces overlooking the gaming floor. The offering includes high-end poker, VIP…

…and private-gaming experiences. Situated off the main casino floor, an exclusive gaming area contains a total of 53 high limit slot machines, video poker and reel games with betting minimums ranging from $5 to $500. Moreover, there are two private high-limit gaming rooms.

Furthermore, the property hosts 15 dining and lounge venues, 671 guest rooms and suites including New England’s largest standard hotel rooms. There’s a 50,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space as well as six-acre harborwalk. This feature pedestrian and bike paths, picnic park, gazebo, viewing decks, and waterfront dining. In addition to this, there’s a water transportation system designed to bridge the gap between Everett and Boston.

Achieving Goals

Bob DeSalvio, president of Encore Boston Harbor expressed his gratitude to those who have been ing the project from the very beginning. Commenting on the opening, Wynn’s CEOP Matt Madox declared as follows:

“Eight years ago the people of Massachusetts and lawmakers had the foresight to understand that with the ing of the gaming legislation, there could be the opportunity for economic development and the finest integrated resort in the region. I am here to tell you Encore Boston Harbor has achieved those goals.”

Recovering from Scandal

The state regulator MGC observed the situation with sustainability closely and approved the license. However, fines of $35m and $500,000 are still issued against both Wynn and its CEO Matt Maddox. The grand opening followed a name change from Wynn Everett, as the company sought to recover…

…from the reputational fall-out of the Steve Wynn sexual misconduct scandal. Just to remind, this was the reason MGM cancelled discussion with Wynn regarding Boston’s Encore Casino. Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria pointed out as follows:

“For the residents of Everett, Everett United and 86 percent of residents who took the time on a Saturday to vote yes to a resort in our city, this truly is an amazing day. Encore Boston Harbor is now a front door to the City of Everett. Thank you to all of the hard-working union who participated in the construction of this project.”

Source:

“Wynn Resorts host opening of Encore Boston Harbor”, casinobeats.com, June 24th 2019.