Bait and Switch? Cut and Run? or Just a Bump in the Road? Big changes test Springfield’s faith in MGM
In October 2007, MGM announced plans to build a $5 billion casino resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In addition to slots, tables, and hotel rooms, renderings of the 60-acre complex boasted restaurants, clubs, and retail space. Among 11 other nearby casinos, MGM...
MGM Mixtape, Oct. 8-15, 2015
Red Tape: Seeing the writing on the wall, Springfield City Council President Michael Fenton wanted to test the waters with a ballot question asking voters, “Do you support an amendment to the Host Community Agreement between MGM Springfield and the City of...MGM Mixtape: We’re in the Money!
Here’s what’s on our MGM Springfield casino playlist this week: At Last: MGM executives cleared two major hurdles on Aug. 6, when the Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted to approve a historic preservation agreement between the company and local and state historical...
MGM Casino Mixtape: The band is breaking up, and meeting in secret
On the MGM Springfield casino playlist this week: Brothers in Arms: In their host agreement with the city of Springfield, MGM promised to create at least 2,000 jobs during construction of the casino. The hiring for these jobs needs to meet specific demographic quotas...E-Edition
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