Gaming Commission ‘Surprised’ by Cut to Money for Race-Hosting Cities and Towns

Gaming Commission ‘surprised’ by cut to money for race-hosting cities and towns

To the surprise of gambling regulators, the $61 billion spending plan sent to Gov. Maura Healey earlier this week does not include funds to compensate towns that host racing and simulcast facilities. The fiscal 2026 budget approved by the state House and Senate on Monday and currently sitting before the governor zeroed out “Payments to Cities and Towns for Local Racing Tax Revenue.” The line item was funded to $1.05 million in fiscal 2025. Accor…

State Legislature's budget zeroes out payments to communities that host racing, simulcasting -- including Plainville

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission saw some wins and losses in the fiscal 2026 budget sent to the governor’s desk this week.