One of the reasons Springfield appealed to MGM is its proximity to all sorts of transportation. Union Station, where Amtrak services the city, also got a restoration. Part of that money went toward bettering the school system and promoting public safety. Since the tornado, the city has spent $3.7 billion to rebuild and improve the community. They have been grossly under-leveraged for years. We think the market capture is substantive in terms of location and appeal, the uniqueness of the resort and offerings. “We thought there was an opportunity there. “We got quickly focused on western Massachusetts,” says Bill Hornbuckle, president of MGM Resorts. And Atlantic City, which has had two major casino openings in recent months, is not that far away. Nearby Connecticut has major casino resorts in Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun. Massachusetts is set to get another major casino resort next year in Everett, outside of Boston. The East Coast has it in almost every state. At least 40 states have gaming of some sort. Those seeking gambling and entertainment opportunities no longer have to travel to Vegas to get their fix. The hospitality and entertainment company also operates the MGM National Harbor in Maryland, MGM Grand Detroit, Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City, Beau Rivage Biloxi and Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Mississippi. MGM runs 13 casino resorts on the Vegas Strip, including Bellagio, Mandalay Bay and Luxor. MGM Resorts International has expertise in spreading its Las Vegas magic to other parts of the USA.
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