Massachusetts casino regulators met in Springfield Thursday for the final time before the opening in 22 days of the state’s first resort casino in the heart of downtown Springfield.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission was assured by MGM and Springfield city officials that elaborate detailed plans have been thoroughly vetted for parking, traffic and crowd control, and security for the opening weekend in an effort to make sure the state’s first venture into Las Vegas-style casino gambling goes off without a hitch.
" Commissioners we're ready," declared MGM Springfield General Manager Alex Dixon. " We have been working with the city.It has been a pleasure."
The casino is scheduled to open its doors to the public at 11 a.m. on August 24th.
The five-member commission took a series of votes required for the casino to open, including authorizing two test nights. Revenue from the tests will be given to charity.
