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Springfield MGM casino earns $27 million during 1st month open

That generated $6.7 million in state taxes. Massachusetts collects 25 percent of the facility's gross gambling revenues.

MGM Springfield David L Ryan/The Boston Globe Staff

BOSTON (AP) — MGM has reported nearly $27 million in revenue during the first full month of operation at its Massachusetts casino.

The state Gaming Commission reported Monday that MGM Springfield generated $18 million in gross revenues from slot machines and another $8.8 million from table games like blackjack and roulette.

That generated $6.7 million in state taxes. Massachusetts collects 25 percent of the facility’s gross gambling revenues.

The numbers don’t reflect revenues from the 14-acre casino complex’s hotel, restaurants, bars and other non-gambling entertainment.

MGM Springfield President Michael Mathis says September visitor volume was “solid” and the casino’s financial performance is “on track” with company expectations.

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Massachusetts regulators also reported Monday that Plainridge Park, a slots parlor and horse racing track in Plainville, generated roughly $14 million from gambling in September.