MGM Springfield
MGM Springfield is a resort-casino complex in downtown Springfield, Massachusetts, owned and operated by MGM Resorts International.[1][2] Opened on August 24, 2018, it represents the company's first integrated gaming and hospitality property in New England, encompassing a casino with over 2,500 slot machines and 240 table games, a 250-room hotel, multiple restaurants, a theater, and a convention center.[3][4][2] The $960 million development, the largest private investment in Western Massachusetts history, transformed a historic urban district into a tourism hub aimed at revitalizing the local economy through job creation and visitor spending.[5] In its first year of operation, MGM Springfield generated approximately 3,000 direct jobs and contributed over $640 million in secondary economic effects statewide, including payroll and supplier spending, while channeling $110 million in payments to government entities.[6][7] Despite these benefits, the property has faced regulatory scrutiny, including a $6.8 million settlement in 2023 for wage and hour violations such as minimum wage failures for tipped workers and overtime miscalculations, as well as fines exceeding $47,000 in 2024 for accepting illegal wagers on in-state college games.[8][9] Additional controversies involve lawsuits alleging improper blackjack payouts and claims of falsified diversity hiring data submitted to regulators.[10][11] As of 2024, reports indicate MGM Resorts is exploring a potential sale of the property amid broader strategic reviews.[12]