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MGM Springfield Fined For Multiple Underage Violations MGM Springfield Fined For Multiple Underage Violations
MGM Springfield Fined For Multiple Underage Violations The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has levied thousands of dollars worth of fines to MGM Springfield for failing to prevent underage gambling inside the facility. The Commission issued an $18,000 fine to the casino for repeated violations after failing to protect and prevent underage gamblers from placing wages, being in the gaming area, and consuming alcohol on the premise. According to the Commission, On Dec. 25, 2020, Dec. 31, 2020, and Wednesday, Jan. 20, there were three incidents involving minors at the MGM Springfield. In each of the instances, people under the age of 21 were able t…

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by Zak Failla
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Did Springfield Cash In? See How Much Visitors To MGM Have Spent Locally Did Springfield Cash In? See How Much Visitors To MGM Have Spent Locally
Did Springfield Cash In? See How Much Visitors To MGM Have Spent Locally When MGM pitched a casino to the City of Springfield, the owners made promises to create jobs and increase consumer spending locally - but did that actually happen? The University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute has conducted a study on the impact MGM Springfield has had on the local economy, public services, and people two years after the casino first opened in August 2018. What they found is that MGM did indeed generate more consumer spending - just not to the level MGM had forecast.  The Donahue Institute estimated that MGM visitors accounted for $66.3 million in new, off-site s…

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by Kristin Palpini