Three casinos can be found in Massachusetts
We have been trying to visit New England’s casinos reasonably after their reopening. It was MGM Springfield’s turn. Here is An MGM Springfield Trip Report. Early Arrival At MGM Springfield I left the shoreline at about 5:30 a.m. to get to Springfield early. Arriving just before 7:00, I was the second to park on the…
The relationship between casinos and their host communities can be a tenuous one. But, in Plainville, Massachusetts, the opposite is true. Plainville municipal, public safety officials, and state lawmakers gave resounding approval to relicense Plainridge. No one in an elected capacity or from the public spoke in opposition to the renewal. Finally, in October 2020,…
Massachusetts Casinos Endure Tough Challenges reviews expectations and situations that each Massachusetts casino has had to overcome. Revenue stats revealed a downward trend before the pandemic. This was the report before Covid. Massachusetts Casinos Listened MGM Springfield tried adding a VIP lounge and changing the casino layout. They took out numerous slot machines, making more…
“MGM Springfield Is Not A Resort” is an updated post from before the pandemic. What constitutes a resort? This is a topic that crops up often. So let’s look at some criteria for being a “resort” and why MGM Springfield doesn’t fit that mold. Here are a few definitions of a resort: While we can…
Little by little, MGM Springfield is becoming aware it’s not in Las Vegas. It’s a niche all its own. Not good for a staycation, but classy enough for a stayover. Too small to compete with Encore, Mohegan Sun, & Foxwoods but still brings gambling and amenities to be included in the conversation. In my humble…
What’s The Trouble With Massachusetts Casino Revenue? Lately, not much! December statistics reported a $95.66 million casino win, just shy of the state’s monthly best of $95.71 million set last July. But, in 2019, the lofty revenue predictions from the two industry giants awarded casino licenses in Everett and Springfield were yet to materialize. Instead,…
In 2017, I already had some concerns before MGM Springfield was built. I published this post four years ago, just before its grand opening. Now that it’s 2021, this article has been updated twice. So it’s time to revisit MGM Springfield Four Years Later. MGM Springfield Four Years Later When the Massachusetts Gaming Commission chose…
In 2019, I paid a visit to MGM Springfield. It inspired this post – MGM Springfield Trip Report – Tier Credit Multiplier, Dr. Suess & The Fort. While it was a few years ago, it’s still relevant. Read on to see what I mean. Tier Credit Multiplier We visited MGM Springfield primarily to take advantage…
