MGM Springfield to open on Friday

The MGM Resorts five-story hotel and casino will open its doors in Massachusetts this Friday.

US.- Massachusetts brand new hotel and casino, MGM Springfield, is scheduled to open its doors to the public this Friday, August 24th. The casino is expected to boost the state’s revenue, as well as take a portion from neighbouring states like Connecticut.

The inside of the facility is designed to feature Springfield-themed details, such as books from the local library archives, as well as local authors and antiques from the Brimfield Antique Flea Market. Michael Mathis, President and COO MGM Springfield, said that they wanted the facility  to be comfortable and to feel like it has been there “for a while.”

“A big part that we’re doing is not only embracing Western Massachusetts but reaching down south to incorporate Connecticut into our broader ecosystem,” said Alex Dixon, General Manager MGM Springfield. Approximately 20 per cent of the casino’s employees come from Connecticut, a state that is set to lose significant revenue to MGM Springfield.

However, Connecticut is planning to challenge MGM’s presence in the state as the owners of Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods are planning a casino in East Windsor, just 13 miles away from the facility.

The casino space is located on one floor and features more than 2,500 slot machines and the state’s first gaming tables, including Roulette, Blackjack and poker rooms. “We’re giving folks a reason to come back to Springfield to re-invest to take the capital that has been on the sidelines and put it to work and building our great city once again,” said General Manager Alex Dixon.