The casino will also pay millions annually to Everett and surrounding communities.ĥ,800 - Wynn Resorts ultimately wants to fill 5,800 jobs, though its general counsel told the Boston Globe earlier this week that 4,900 people have so far been hired. State lawmakers expect that will total $98 million next fiscal year. So Wynn Resorts is asking patrons to also make use of other modes of transportation - such as the MBTA, shuttles buses and boats, and bike-share.Ģ5% - The state will take a quarter of gaming revenues from the Everett casino. But as drivers know, the region has a bit of a congestion problem. Some more numbers: Encore has 671 hotel rooms, 14 bars and restaurants (and a 24-hour Dunkin'), more than 3,000 slot machines and 144 table games and 88 poker tables.ģ,000 - There are 3,000 ( paid) parking spaces at the casino. $2.6 billion - Wynn Resorts says it spent an estimated $2.6 billion constructing the casino complex. Here's a look at Wynn Resorts' Encore Boston Harbor, by the numbers:
The massive Everett casino - located just a few miles from downtown Boston - opens its doors Sunday. Facebook Email The Encore Boston Harbor Casino in Everett is seen from across the Mystic River in Somerville.
