'The folks at MGM are more than aware of what the New England market looks like, and they believe their brand and the quality of this facility, which is way more than a casino - there's a ton of other activities and entertianment options here - is simply going to overwhelm any competition in the area.' We're bringing entertainment back.'īaker called it a terrific day and said he was confident the casino in Springfield could withstand any challenge from a potential Indian casino just across the state line in Connecticut. ' We are bringing all that entertainment back,' said Murren, who in a dig at a regional competitor added, ' Its not going to be messing around at Mohegan Sun anymore. MGM has pledged to use its muscle in the entertainment industry draw people to the Springfield casino.

There were performances by Blue Man Group and Jabbawockeez.

Charlie Baker, Congressman Richard Neal, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chairman Stephen Crosby. Other dignitaries on a large stage at the event included Massachusetts Gov. I promise it will be worth it,' said Murren. Friday.Ģ4 hours before the $960 million casino swings its doors open to the general public, there was a ceremonial opening.īefore the $960 million casino swung its doors open to the general public, there was a ceremonial opening.Ī celebration in one the large ballrooms where MGM Resorts International CEO James Murren said his Las Vegas-based company’s first New England casino is an investment in the revival of a great American city. After four years of planning, regulatory approvals, construction, training and hiring a workforce, the MGM casino in Springfield is going to open its doors at 11 a.m. The first resort casino in Massachusetts has been given the green light to open its doors to the public Friday.

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