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Casinos in Massachusetts Did Not Increase Crime Rate, Says Report

In a new report, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission analyzed what is the impact of casino operations on public safety. The report found out that Encore Boston Harbor and MGM Springfield did not increase crime rates within their regions. MGC Reveals a Report, Outlining the Impact of Casino Operations on Public Safety A recent report was […]
Casinos in Massachusetts Did Not Increase Crime Rate, Says Report
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MGC Votes to Allow Back Craps, Expand Blackjack Player Seats

Casinos in Massachusetts received good news Thursday following the Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s Open Meeting after the state’s gaming regulator voted to allow the return of craps tables and to expand the number of seats on blackjack tables. MGC Allows Craps Tables MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor asked the commission to consider further easing of […]
MGC Votes to Allow Back Craps, Expand Blackjack Player Seats
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MGM Springfield Restarts 24-hour Operation on Friday in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is waiting for casinos to go to 24-hour operational capacity, with MGM Springfield going to around-the-clock working hours on Friday. MGM Springfield Returns to 24-hour Working Hours on Friday As Massachusetts allowed casinos to return back to 24-hour working hours, albeit, at reduced capacity, the state’s major properties are preparing to restart operation. MGM […]
MGM Springfield Restarts 24-hour Operation on Friday in Massachusetts
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Massachusetts Gaming Commission Approves 25% Capacity Limits for Casinos

Governor Charlie Baker imposes new limitations to combat surge in Covid-19 cases and to prevent full lockdown. Gatherings During the Festive Season Might Lead to a Surge in New Cases The number of customers allowed at MGM Springfield and Massachusetts’ two other casinos will be limited at 25%, the state’s Gaming Commission ruled Tuesday. The […]
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Approves 25% Capacity Limits for Casinos
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MGM Springfield Makes Good on $2.3 Million Debt to City Despite Pandemic Impact

MGM Springfield has repaid an outstanding debt of close to $2.3 million to the City of Springfield, Massachusetts, despite having suffered significant losses due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Springfield Republican reports.  The complex had owed the sum since April when it paid about $5.5 million, an initial payment from a total of $7,780,376.32 agreed […]
MGM Springfield Makes Good on $2.3 Million Debt to City Despite Pandemic Impact
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MGM Springfield Didn’t Increase Problem Gambling, Says Study

Since its official opening in August 2018, MGM Springfield has not increased problem gambling in Massachusetts. The operator created more than 2,500 workplaces and brought millions of gambling and non-gambling revenue. Problem Gambling in Massachusetts Has Not Increased, Says Study New research by the Social and Economic Impacts of Gambling in Massachusetts (SEIGMA) researchers at […]
MGM Springfield Didn’t Increase Problem Gambling, Says Study
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Springfield City Officials Expect MGM to Honor its Obligations

Springfield city officials continue constructive talks with MGM Springfield to collect the outstanding part of the April payment. Under the host community agreement, the casino property still owes around $2.3 million to the city. MGM Springfield had to pay $7.78 million, but on April 1, the casino made a payment of only $5.5 million, stating […]
Springfield City Officials Expect MGM to Honor its Obligations
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Unions Ask MGM Springfield to Extend Furloughed Workers’ Benefits

MGM Springfield, the casino property of MGM Resorts in Massachusetts that re-opened last week after more than 3 months of hiatus, has been requested by unions representing workers at the gaming venue to extend benefits for all furloughed workers until the end of the year. MGM Furloughed Nearly All of Its Staff The casino-type resort […]
Unions Ask MGM Springfield to Extend Furloughed Workers’ Benefits
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MGM Springfield Re-Opens with Capacity Down to a Third

The MGM Springfield casino in Massachusetts will finally re-open doors Monday, encouraging news for the casino’s patrons and employees. Well, not all employees, as roughly two-thirds of them will have to remain on the sidelines, at least for now, the casino hopes. The three casinos in Massachusetts that have been closed to comply with state […]
MGM Springfield Re-Opens with Capacity Down to a Third
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MGM Springfield Casino Relies On Sports Betting Legalization

MGM Springfield casino, the $95 million resort-type casino in Springfield’s South End, Massachusetts, enters its third year of operation, clutching on the hope sports betting legislation would pass through state legislature and be approved by State Gov. Charlie Baker to get back to growth. Low Revenue Following months of lackluster revenue numbers reported to the […]