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VS – MGM opent op 24 augustus in Springfield
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.
"Als bewijs van een decennium van samenwerking tussen de stad Springfield en MGM Resorts, zal MGM Springfield een eerbetoon brengen aan de erfenis van de stad en haar mooie toekomst vieren, terwijl ze een fantastisch scala aan gastvrijheid en entertainmentervaringen introduceert die gasten uit New England en daarbuiten, ”zei Michael Mathis, president van MGM Springfield. "We zijn ongelooflijk trots om te debuteren met wat volgens ons de belangrijkste entertainmentbestemming van de regio zal worden en een rol zal spelen in een opwindende renaissance voor 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 zal de rijke geschiedenis van de stad herdenken door de meest legendarische gebouwen te behouden en opnieuw uit te vinden. Locals en toeristen kunnen locaties zoals de First Spiritualist Church, Springfield Armory en Chandler Union Hotel - waar presidenten Polk en Buchanan beiden verbleven - op een geheel nieuwe manier ervaren.
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.
