MGM continues its work in Springfield

The controversial casino is going through the construction phase and the company is still investing in the exclusive project.

US.- An official statement by MGM reveals that the company is still working on the construction phase of the MGM Springfield casino. The gaming salon President Mike Mathis said they are keeping “details private until closer to opening day so they can stay competitive with casinos in nearby Connecticut.”

However, the company made public notice that one of the iconic towers has been dismantled for masonry work. Michael Mathis, President of MGM Springfield, announced that the construction phase of the project is still on track for its opening in September 2018. According to the representative, the construction phase has gone through favorable weather conditions so far.

The US$950 million facility will be located in downtown Springfield, Massachusetts, and is the product of a resolution made by the state Gaming Commission, which said that they would allow three casinos in the state. One of the licenses was granted to Wynn Boston Harbor, whilst the third one is still in suspense. There has been demolition and other site work in recent months within the 14.5 acre casino footprint between State Street and Union Street. These works included the relocation of the First Spiritualist Church and the demolition of the former YWCA building whilst saving some of its exterior features.