{"id":12828,"date":"2018-08-29T20:04:44","date_gmt":"2018-08-29T20:04:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/?p=12828"},"modified":"2018-08-29T22:46:54","modified_gmt":"2018-08-29T22:46:54","slug":"live-from-massachusetts-a-review-of-the-1-billion-mgm-springfield-casino","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/live-from-massachusetts-a-review-of-the-1-billion-mgm-springfield-casino\/","title":{"rendered":"Live From Massachusetts: A Review Of The $1 Billion MGM Springfield Casino"},"content":{"rendered":"

It was standing room only during MGM Springfield\u2019s<\/strong> opening weekend as the company showed off the fruits of its four-year labor to the public for the first time.<\/p>\n

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Check out this line! Hundreds waiting to get the first look of the new @MGMSpringfield<\/a> casino. The doors officially open in 1 hour! @wbz<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/IRZDfei0pN<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Gary Brode (@GaryBrodeNews) August 24, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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It\u2019s packed @MGMSpringfield<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/8KmasXHiLA<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Steven McLoughlin (@_tizzle) August 24, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The property is the latest addition to an ever-crowded New England casino market. It is the first of two destination-style casinos<\/strong> in Massachusetts<\/strong>. The other, Encore Boston Harbor<\/strong>, should open in June 2019.<\/p>\n

At a cost of nearly $1 billion<\/strong>, the property is beautiful. Moreover, it is a far cry from the typical hotel-casino. MGM incorporated some of the existing buildings in downtown Springfield into its design plan. Check it out in the time-lapse construction video below.<\/p>\n

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At MGM Springfield, the hotel is the focal point<\/span><\/h2>\n

In Springfield, MGM paid homage to the city\u2019s past with an industrial chic design throughout the 250-room boutique hotel. According to MGM, no two rooms are the same).<\/p>\n

The designers drew inspiration from the city\u2019s storied companies and literary past. Designers tied together elements from Indian Motorcycles to Edison light bulbs to Dr. Seuss.<\/p>\n

The theme is evident as soon as you walk in the lobby.<\/p>\n

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        MGM Springfield rooms<\/span><\/h2>\n

        The rooms are more of the same, with the overall result along the lines of time-traveling to an upscale Victorian-era hotel<\/strong>. One with all the modern comforts like USB charging ports strategically placed around the room.<\/p>\n

        If you take a stroll through the property, you\u2019ll notice even more of these small, interesting touches, from Emily Dickinson<\/strong> quotes to Roulette<\/strong> wheel gears hanging on the walls.<\/p>\n

        The standard room is on the smaller size at 375 square feet<\/strong>, but the design and layout make it appear more spacious than it is. There are also 16 suites<\/strong> available that range in size from 700-1,100 square feet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

        One minor complaint is a lack of clothing storage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

        There\u2019s a small closet that contains a small three-drawer bureau and a single nightstand with a single drawer. Basically, if you\u2019re staying for five-plus days, you\u2019ll be living out of your suitcase<\/strong> quite a bit.<\/p>\n

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        The casino at MGM Springfield<\/span><\/h2>\n

        As noted above, MGM used some of the hotel\u2019s design elements on the casino floor too. The design touches are more muted in the 125,000 square-foot casino<\/strong>, but they\u2019re there.<\/p>\n

        Of course, the emphasis on the casino floor is gaming, evidenced by the 2,550 slot machines<\/strong>, 120 table games<\/strong>, and 23-table poker room<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

        Considering how busy the property was, I was surprised to see $15<\/strong> Blackjack and Craps tables, and a lot of empty seats<\/strong>. It will be interesting to see if these low-limit tables become mainstays, or if the minimum bet was simply kept artificially low for opening weekend.<\/p>\n

        Another minor complaint: the gaming floor is tightly packed<\/strong>, with little space in between tables and banks of slots.<\/p>\n

        Non-gaming offerings and amenities<\/span><\/h2>\n

        If you\u2019re not interested in gambling, MGM Springfield also has a lot to offer.<\/p>\n

        The property boasts several restaurants and bars<\/strong> and a modest amount of shopping options.<\/p>\n

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        • TAP Sports Bar<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Cal Mare<\/strong> \u2013 Italian Restaurant<\/li>\n
        • Chandler Steakhouse<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Commonwealth Bar and Lounge<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Lobby Bar<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Knox Bar<\/strong> \u2013 restricted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Among the entertainment highlights are:<\/p>\n

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          • An outdoor public area<\/li>\n
          • A 10-lane bowling alley<\/strong> and arcade<\/li>\n
          • TopGolf Swing Suite<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • Indoor pool and spa<\/li>\n
          • Soon-to-be-opened movie theater<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            The property also has an off-site theater<\/strong>, the 8,000-seat Mass Mutual Center<\/strong>, where it will shuttle guests to and from shows.<\/p>\n

            Of all the amenities, the outdoor public area has the most potential. Whether it\u2019s hosting live local entertainment, bringing in food trucks, or just relaxing and having a cocktail in the outdoor seating areas (each with its own gas-powered fire pit), this public area will get a lot of use<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

            According to MGM:<\/p>\n

            \u201cThe Plaza serves as an outdoor gathering space hosting interactive events designed to foster community engagement such as Beer Yoga, a pop-up art gallery by Springfield muralist John Simpson, seasonal activations and more.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

            With its gaming floor essentially at full capacity, it will be interesting to see how MGM continues to develop and utilize its non-gaming amenities to attract guests.<\/p>\n

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