He said the casino design respects the sensibilities of New England. " I think people will be really excited and they will respect the amount of attention we took to make this look unique." "It does not look like Las Vegas and I don't think people will be disappointed," said MGM Springfield President Mike Mathis. There is a distinct lack of glitz, glamor, and neon usually associated with a Las Vegas-style casino. Tour guides highlighted the eclectic nature of the design of the $960 million project, the attention to small detail, the use of antique furniture and memorabilia, the inclusion of artwork, and the many homages to Springfield history throughout the property. MGM Springfield rolled out the red carpet for the media today, providing guided tours of the first resort casino in Massachusetts ahead of this Friday’s public opening.Ĭonstruction workers were still putting finishing touches on the 2-million-square foot complex that sits on three city blocks on the southern reaches of downtown Springfield.
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