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USA – MGM öppnar i Springfield den 24 augusti
By phil - 26 april 2018
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 its presence on the East Coast,’ announcing it would open the doors to MGM Springfield, New England’s first integrated luxury resort and entertainment destination, on August 24, 2018.
Casino laws in Massachusetts state that operators can only own one casino. Whilst the rumours of its interest in Wynn Boston Harbour won’t go away, MGM has confirmed that Springfield’s first casino will have the MGM brand above its doors when they open.
“Ett bevis på ett decennium av samarbete mellan City of Springfield och MGM Resorts, MGM Springfield kommer att hyra stadens arv och fira dess ljusa framtid, samtidigt som de introducerar ett fantastiskt utbud av gästfrihet och underhållningsupplevelser som kommer att locka gäster från New England och bortom, säger Michael Mathis, president för MGM Springfield. "Vi är oerhört stolta över att debutera vad vi tror kommer att bli regionens främsta underhållningsdestination och spela en roll i en spännande renässans för Springfield."
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said: “I look forward to working with MGM Springfield for many years to come. They’re a world-class company and an outstanding corporate citizen. I deeply appreciate their belief and investment in our Springfield. I wish them continued success as we create another ‘Springfield first!’”
MGM Springfield kommer fira stadens rika historia genom att bevara och reimagination av dess mest våningar byggnader. Lokalbefolkningen och turister kan uppleva platser som First Spiritualist Church, Springfield Armory och Chandler Union Hotel - där presidenterna Polk och Buchanan båda bodde - på ett helt nytt sätt.
The boutique-style five-story hotel will feature 250 eclectic guestrooms inspired by the historic significance, iconic architecture and literary legacy of its urban surroundings. Each space is punctuated by details such as quotations from the works of Emily Dickinson and whimsical Merriam-Webster-inspired works of art.
MGM Springfield will offer an array of new-to-market food and beverage spots, the 8,000-seat MassMutual Center entertainment venue for large-scale conventions, a Topgolf Swing Suite, an eight-screen movie theater complex; 10-lane bowling center; serene spa; and an 8,000-square-foot pool situated within a terraced rooftop garden.
It will also be home to an expansive 125,000-square-foot gaming floor will feature approximately 2,550 slot machines, 120 gaming tables, a poker room and high-limit VIP gaming area for a variety of experiences.
