


Officials also noted that there is no street parking in Everett - so don’t try it. The front door doesn’t even have a lock, according to Encore Boston Harbor’s president.įor those who must drive, the casino does have a parking garage priced at $22 for six hours, and $42 for 24 hours, as well as a 700-space lot across the street. Encore officials expect it to draw 23,000 visitors on an average day and around 50,000 a day during peak weekends.Īll night. There are several options for shuttles by ground and boat. In advance of opening day, police urged guests not to drive to the casino to avoid traffic backups. Perhaps the biggest concern for the craziness, is traffic and congestion. The Wynn Resorts says it has a detailed plan to deal with the opening, ranging from snack and water stands for people in line early to extra buses and boats for patrons, to lots of state and local police officers. How many people are expected, and will it be crazy? We’re looking at everything you need to know about the marvelously opulent Encore Boston with the help of The Boston Globe. Since it’s the first of its kind in the greater Boston area, there are lots of questions, precautions, travel and safety concerns to keep in mind. That said, the enthusiasm is back in fully swing. Steve Wynn has denied all harassment accusations but resigned in February 2018 and was fully divested from the company by April 2018. According to the Las Vegas Review Journal, the company was fined $35 million and CEO Matt Maddox, $500,000, for their failure to adequately respond to allegations of sexual harassment leveled against former Chairman and CEO Steve Wynn over several years. The Wynn Resorts endured controversy in the year and a half leading up to the opening. There is certainly lots of excitement, but it didn’t come without controversy. Encore Boston Harbor cost $2.6 billion and is bringing a level of luxury never before seen in the area! The 33-acre property also includes a hotel, a vibrant array of dining and nightlife options, boutique shops, conference rooms, a spa, a riverside park, and even an 11,000-jewel-embedded carousel. Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox said a total of 7,400 construction workers built the resort in less than three years. The 33-acre waterfront development involved an environmental cleanup of a former chemical plant site and is one of the biggest private developments in state history. Glitz and glamour are taking over a mainly industrial waterfront, which is home to a subway train repair yard, a water and sewer agency facility and a power plant. The sparkly, gambling, hotel and entertainment complex, is bringing the energy and vibe of Las Vegas opulence just over the Boston city line into Everett, MA. The highly anticipated and sometimes controversial casino is ready for business. It’s finally here! The Encore Boston Harbor is opening its doors and they’re not closing.
