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US – Connecticut tribes get green light for East Windsor casino
Connecticut’s two tribes the Mashantucket Pequot and the Mohegans have finally received approval from the federal government for their off-reservation casino in East Windsor, which will be called Tribal Winds. Rodney Butler, Chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot, said they could now ‘move forward with construction on Tribal Winds Casino.’ “Today is a great day for…
US – MGM Springfield delivers $27m in its first full month
MGM Springfield, the new casino in Massachusetts owned by MGM Resorts, generated $27m in gaming revenue during the first full month of operation. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission confirmed the new casino got off to a flying start with its 2,550 slot machines earning $18m in gross revenues whilst its 120 tables generated $8.8m. MGM Springfield…
US – MGM Springfield promises a celebration of New England
Expanding its presence on the East Coast, MGM Resorts International will open the doors to MGM Springfield, New England’s first integrated luxury resort and entertainment destination on Friday. The whole concept of the build is different and represents the first time MGM has developed a casino within existing downtown architecture with revamps of venues such…
US – MGM to open in Springfield on August 24
Having been linked to the possible purchase of Wynn Boston Harbour, which would force MGM to offload its interest in the soon-to-open MGM Springfield, the Las Vegas-based operator has been keen to move forward with the Massachusetts casino licence it actually does own and confirm its opening date. MGM said it remained focussed on ‘expanding…
US – Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun well positioned for Springfield takeover
Connecticut’s two tribal casino operators; Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun, would be well positioned to take over MGM Resorts International’s new Springfield casino should the Las Vegas-based operator decide to move on a rumoured takeover of Wynn Resorts’ troubled casino Wynn Boston Harbour in Massachusetts. Massachusetts gaming law states that any operator can only…
US – MGM Springfield to become first in region to offer Topgolf Swing Suite experience
Topgolf Swing Suite will deliver a fun, new social experience to MGM Springfield when the resort opens in the third quarter of 2018. Becoming the first in the region available to the general public, the Topgolf Swing Suite will feature three high-tech simulators within a 2,800-square-foot suite and will open onto the resort’s lively outdoor…
US – Cost of MGM Springfield continuing to soar
MGM Resorts International President Bill Hornbuckle has confirmed that the estimated cost of building MGM Springfield in Massachusetts has increased from $800m to over $950m despite cost-saving changes to its design. The cost for the downtown casino, hotel and entertainment centre was revealed at a city forum meant to outline the changes. Mr. Hornbuckle said:…
US – MGM breaks ground on Springfield resort
MGM Resorts International has hosted the groundbreaking of MGM Springfield, the $800m casino resort slated to open in fall 2017 in Downtown Springfield. The event marked the start of the construction phase of this unique urban mixed-use development, the Commonwealth’s first destination casino resort. Hundreds of people were in attendance at the groundbreaking celebration, emceed…
US – Licensing complete for MGM Springfield
MGM Resorts International has received a unanimous vote from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) officially granting MGM Springfield a license to operate a resort casino in Downtown Springfield. In June, the MGC entered into an agreement to award MGM Resorts the Region B Category 1 License upon final resolution of a ballot initiative to make…
