Encore Boston Harbor Resort is a $2.6 billion five-star casino that opened on June 23, 2019.
The development of the resort and its surrounding waterways opened the waterfront to public use for the first time in over a century. Here, Encore Boston Harbor employees volunteer to clean the Mystic River while the casino construction is still underway.
Brian Urday and Greg Bono make their pro debut at Encore Boston Harbor with Murphys Boxing during a ticketed event in the resort’s Picasso ballroom.
In Las Vegas, a 2,000 lb. sculpture of Popeye by artist Jeff Koons sits in front of the Wynn Theatre, before being relocated to Encore Boston Harbor in time for its grand opening. An avid art collector, Steve Wynn personally purchased the sculpture at auction for $28.2 million.
Days after celebrating his 93rd birthday in August 2019, Tony Bennett takes the stage at Encore Boston Harbor in the Picasso Ballroom as part of an exclusive event for invited Red Card holders.
Encore Boston Harbor is the only state-authorized casino in the Greater Boston area. Its location is 30 acres on the Mystic River, the former site of a Monsanto chemical plant. Toxic waste cleanup was required before construction.
Wearing hard hats and boots, elected officials tour the casino construction site during its early building stages. The foundation of the hotel tower begins taking shape.
With the final stages of construction coming to competition, Encore Boston Harbor tests its exterior lights for the first time in December prior to opening. The casino illuminates a warm reflection in the harbor.