By Jerome García

Casino

MGM Springfield Didn’t Increase Problem Gambling, Says Study

October 17, 2020

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 […]

By Fiona Simmons

Casino

Springfield City Officials Expect MGM to Honor its Obligations

October 16, 2020

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 […]

By Mike Johnson

Casino

Unions Ask MGM Springfield to Extend Furloughed Workers’ Benefits

July 19, 2020

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 […]

By Mike Johnson

Casino

MGM Springfield Re-Opens with Capacity Down to a Third

July 10, 2020

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 […]

By Fiona Simmons

Casino

Massachusetts Regulator Extends Closure, State Casinos to Re-Open Last

May 15, 2020

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission unanimously voted Wednesday to extend casino closures to the three state casinos, pushing a potential re-opening date to June 1, mainly following the guidance from St. Gov. Charlie Baker, but casino operators in Massachusetts may not be in a hurry to re-open for business. Gloomy Picture Ahead Representatives of the three […]

By Julie Moraine

Casino

MGM Springfield Casino Relies On Sports Betting Legalization

February 11, 2020

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 […]