Ultimately, MGC officials accepted MGM Springfield’s assurances and explanations and granted the license. Finally, regulators asked MGM Springfield officials about concerns in the local community that the casino has not lived up to its original promises when it first opened the casino. The commission also asked questions about the casino’s relationship with BetMGM, which will be operating the property’s retail sportsbook. The person also claimed to be the subject of retaliation and discrimination.
One area of concern for the regulators was an ongoing lawsuit involving the casino in which a former casino employee claimed that the property had submitted inaccurate diversity numbers when it was seeking a casino license. The regulators placed plenty of pressure on casino officials and legal representatives during the meeting. The MGC was unanimous in its vote to approve MGM Springfield’s license request, but only after a hearing filled with questions. Unanimous in its vote to approve MGM Springfield’s license request With the green light, the casino resort will be able to launch retail sports betting in early 2023.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) came to these decisions on Monday, making MGM Springfield the second casino to be granted a license in the state. MGM Springfield and BetMGM have received approval for sports betting licenses in Massachusetts.
