Casino Entrance Frequently Asked Questions
The casino at Encore Boston Harbor is open 24 hours daily.
You must be 21 or older to gamble or to be on the casino floor at Encore Boston Harbor. Valid identification is required.
We accept the following forms of ID:
- •State-issued Driver’s License
- •State-issued Identification Card
- •State-issued Liquor ID Card
- •U.S. Passport
- •U.S. Passport Card
- •Foreign Government-issued Passport
- •Permanent Resident Card
- •U.S. Employment Authorization Card
Note: All IDs must be the official government-issued document. We do not accept paper or digital IDs.
Backpacks and luggage are not permitted on the casino floor. If you are staying in the hotel, please use our Resort South or Resort East entrance.
Yes, we have Evolv Express Systems at all casino entry points.
Evolv is dedicated to safety, quality, and consistency of our products. Evolv Express has been safety tested and meets all required government safety certifications, including those from the FCC, OSHA, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Restrictions on the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical Equipment.
In keeping with FDA guidance on the anti-theft systems (EAS detectors) and walk-through metal detectors, it is recommended that visitors and system operators with implantable or wearable medical devices consult their device manufacturer or physician for information relating to their own specific device. An alternative screening approach is recommended for anyone who has safety concerns.
The Evolv Express uses extremely low-frequency radio waves (ELF) - a non-ionizing sensing modality - in compliance with IEEE C95.1-2019 Standard for Safety Level with Respect to EMF, the guidance for safe operation with the general public, which includes pregnant people and their unborn children. The IEEE is a leading developer of industry standards.