September was the second-worst full month for gambling revenue at the MGM Springfield casino, which saw a more than 26% drop from the same time last year.
Last month, MGM Springfield took in about $19.9 million — which is $7 million less than in September 2018, the casino's first full month of operation.
From August to September this year, there was an overall decrease in gambling business of 5.2%. That's according to figures released Tuesday by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.
Figures for both table games and slot machines fell by a similar margin as the overall number.
In a statement, MGM Springfield head Mike Mathis said the casino continues to "maintain strong volumes and visitation despite increased competition."
"September was a good month for us as we capitalized on marketing opportunities with The Big E – a New England mainstay that drew record attendance this year," Mathis said. "We also welcomed large crowds to the property for Food Truck Fridays, our ROAR comedy shows and MGM LIVE outdoor concert finale."
The statement did not mention the drop in gambling revenue.
Overall, casinos in Massachusetts saw gambling figures dip in September.
The Encore Boston Harbor casino reported $48.9 million in revenue, a 6.8% decrease from August. And the slot machine casino at Plainridge Park took in $11.5 million, a drop of 4.5% over the same time period.
The gaming commission reports in September that the state received a total of more than $22.8 million in taxes from the three casinos.
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