On December 2, 2012, MGM Springfield and Penn National Gaming's Springfield proposal became the remaining two proposals for Springfield when Ameristar withdrew its Springfield proposal for the former Westinghouse site.

Casinos were also proposed for Holyoke, Palmer, and West Springfield. MGM Springfield was one of three proposals in the city of Springfield, Massachusetts for the Western Massachusetts casino license. Chris Kelley is the current President and COO of the MGM Springfield. It reopened to the public on July 13, 2020, after nearly 4 months of being closed, with safety precautions and reduced capacity in place. It was temporarily closed on March 14, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is owned by Vici Properties and operated by MGM Resorts International.

Opening on Augin a block of buildings that are historically or culturally influential to Springfield, it became the first resort casino in the Commonwealth. MGM Springfield is a hotel and casino complex situated in the heart of Metro Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, United States.

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