Encore Boston Harbor is the closest thing New England has to a Las Vegas Strip resort: a bronze glass tower on the Mystic River in Everett, minutes from downtown Boston. It rates 4.3 from more than 20,000 Google reviewers — the best-reviewed casino in Massachusetts — and the floor runs 24 hours a day.
This is Wynn Resorts' East Coast property, and it shows in the details: the floral carousel in the lobby, the harborwalk landscaping, and table limits that run higher than anywhere else in the region.
What's on the floor
More than 2,700 slot machines from quarter denominations up to $125 a spin, and over 170 live table games — the deepest table spread in New England, including craps, roulette, baccarat and a full blackjack pit at a wide range of minimums.
The Loft houses a 24-table poker room that runs 24 hours daily and anchors the Boston-area poker scene. A retail sportsbook rounds out the floor.
Dining and the resort
The restaurant lineup runs from casual counters to high-end steak and Asian dining, with a harbor-facing promenade connecting them. The hotel tower's rooms are the most expensive casino stays in the state, but you do not need to be a guest to use most of the resort.
The harborwalk itself is open to the public and connects to the Encore water shuttle in season — arriving by boat from the downtown waterfront is genuinely the most pleasant way to visit any casino in the region.
Tips before you go
You must be 21 or older to enter the gaming floor — Massachusetts law at every casino in the state.
Self-parking in the garage is free, which is unusual for a property of this class and worth knowing before you pay for a rideshare.
Table minimums climb sharply on weekend nights. If you want cheap blackjack, come on a weekday afternoon — or accept that Encore prices its tables like the luxury product it is. MGM Springfield generally runs lower minimums if budget play is the point.
Nearby alternatives
MGM Springfield has the state's biggest slot floor and a walkable downtown district, and Plainridge Park Casino covers the southeast with slots and harness racing. See all Massachusetts in-person casinos for the full picture.
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FAQ
How many table games does Encore Boston Harbor have?
More than 170 live tables — the largest table spread in New England — plus a 24-table poker room in The Loft.
Is parking free at Encore Boston Harbor?
Yes, self-parking in the garage is complimentary, with direct access into the resort.
How old do you have to be to enter the casino floor?
- State law prohibits anyone under 21 from the gaming floor.
Is Encore Boston Harbor open 24 hours?
Yes — the casino floor and the poker room both run 24 hours daily.
