Industry
February 24, 2023
MGC: MGM Springfield Accepts $1,200 in “Illegal Bets” on College Games
According to a meeting held on Thursday by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), MGM Springfield had indeed accepted wagers incorrectly on two specific college games. The mistake happened after the property listed the university involved as an “out-of-state institution” which tricked its own systems and led to $1,200 in wagers placed on the outcome of […]
Casino
January 23, 2023
CEO Hornbuckle Commits to Reviving MGM Springfield
Mass Live reported that the city of Springfield was promised three thousand jobs by MGM when they were granted the license to construct their $1 billion resort. This number is recorded in the host community agreement between MGM Resorts International and the city. However, this number may not be realistic, according to MGM Resorts International […]
Business
December 15, 2022
MGM Springfield Criticized for Number of Employees, Amenities
MGM Springfield is one of the three casinos in Massachusetts. The property opened back in August 2018 and it’s drawing closer to its five-year anniversary with each passing month. However close to this watershed, a new report reveals that the casino is yet to introduce more amenities and hire as many employees as initially agreed […]
Casino
April 4, 2022
Patron Admits to Cheating MGM Springfield out of $30,000
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 […]
Casino
January 3, 2022
VIP Gambler Picks Bone with MGM Springfield over Missing $21K
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 […]
Casino
August 25, 2021
MGM Springfield Adds New Sports Lounges, Hopes for Sports Betting
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 […]
Industry
March 31, 2021
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 […]
Industry
March 12, 2021
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 […]
Casino
January 26, 2021
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 […]
Industry
December 23, 2020
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 […]