The cliché that the house is always out to get you have been smashed to pieces decades ago with the casino industry in the United States, and much of the developed world, following strict standards that could easily end up with a property’s license revocation if not followed to the letter. Most recently, both Star […]
A high roller gambler from New Jersey has made the headlines over close to $21,000, which the person claims went missing from his room at the MGM Springfield in Massachusetts. The property has denied the accusations, arguing that the semi-professional blackjack and poker player had checked out when the money was reported gone, MassLive.com first […]
MGM Springfield arrived on the casino scene in Massachusetts three years ago, determined to leave its mark on the state. It has succeeded, even as Encore Boston Harbor steals some of its thunder. The MGM Resorts International property is celebrating its third anniversary in style, introducing two dedicated sports lounges and asserting, “Our best days […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
