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MGM Springfield

Springfield, MA
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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
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
Worcester, MA
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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
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
Hartford, CT
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Is Connecticut Finally Ready For Sports Gambling? Signs Point To Yes Is Connecticut Finally Ready For Sports Gambling? Signs Point To Yes Is Connecticut Finally Ready For Sports Gambling? Signs Point To Yes
Is Connecticut Finally Ready For Sports Gambling? Signs Point To Yes Now that developers are pulling back from plans to build a casino not far from the Massachusetts border, some analysts say Connecticut may be in a better position to usher in legalized sports betting. Due to the economic ravages of COVID-19, earlier this month leaders of the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes said they are hitting pause on a proposed Tribal Winds Casino in East Windsor. Casino and political watchers say the economic crisis brought on by COVID-19 may be the push Connecticut legislators and tribal leaders needed to get on the same page about sports betting. As casinos an…

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by Kristin Palpini