{"id":12884,"date":"2018-08-30T13:47:36","date_gmt":"2018-08-30T13:47:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/?p=12884"},"modified":"2018-08-31T13:05:24","modified_gmt":"2018-08-31T13:05:24","slug":"mgm-springfield-changing-the-new-england-poker-landscape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/mgm-springfield-changing-the-new-england-poker-landscape\/","title":{"rendered":"MGM Springfield Changing The New England Poker Landscape"},"content":{"rendered":"

Las Vegas-based hospitality, entertainment and casino gaming giant MGM Resorts International<\/strong> did more than just open up Massachusetts’ second commercial casino in Downtown Springfield this past weekend. It forever changed the New England poker landscape<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The 23-table poker room<\/a> that opened up inside the $1 billion MGM Springfield<\/strong> luxury resort, casino, and entertainment complex is actually Massachusetts’ first casino poker room<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Marketing material on the MGM Springfield website claims the poker room will host the ultimate poker experience in a setting unlike anything players have experienced before. So far, by most accounts, the room is living up to the hype.<\/p>\n

Rolls Royce seats<\/h2>\n

There are high-end finishes throughout. Each seat has its own mobile phone docking station. Like several aspects of the property’s design, the chairs pay homage to Springfield’s past as they are modeled after the seats in a Rolls Royce<\/strong>. British automaker Rolls Royce opened a factory in Springfield in 1921 and built thousands of vehicles there over its 10 years in operation.<\/p>\n

There are 16 TVs spread around the room. Plus, complimentary drinks with table service and a self-serve soda and coffee stand. The poker room is open 24 hours and serves alcohol until 4 a.m.<\/p>\n

The new tables feature a bright red felt, and although there are no cup holders in the rails, MGM Springfield provides slide-under cup holders upon request.<\/p>\n

The tables do not have a bet line. Each can accommodate up to 10 players.<\/p>\n

Like most poker rooms, the early action at MGM Springfield revolves around no-limit hold’em<\/strong>. However, there have been promises to spread Omaha<\/strong> and seven-card stud<\/strong> as well.<\/p>\n

Big buy-ins<\/h2>\n

The buy-in for $1\/$2 no-limit hold’em games is from $100 to $500 and it’s $300 to $1,000 for $2\/$5 games. Cash does not play at the table. However, players can buy-in directly from the dealer or chip runners at the table.<\/p>\n

The MGM Springfield poker room allows straddles from any position on the table.<\/p>\n

The poker room is on the Bravo Poker Live<\/strong><\/a> system, allowing players to see what action is available before traveling there.<\/p>\n

MGM Springfield is a completely smoke-free property. However, there are two designated areas for smokers outside, including one on State Street just outside the poker room.<\/p>\n

It appears most of the dealers have migrated there from other poker rooms in the area. New dealers have been trained by the Massachusetts Casino Career Training Institute<\/strong> and passed an MGM audition. New dealers that stick with the job for a year will have tuition costs covered.<\/p>\n

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