Hiring is meeting most goals for diversity and local workforce development. Mathis said the number of visitors – one million during the first six weeks – is in line with annual projections.
He said offerings were constantly being 'tweaked' to adjust to customer demand. 'We're very pleased with the opening,' said MGM Springfield President Mike Mathis. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission heard nothing but positive assessments from MGM Springfield officials who presented a quarterly report that covered the first six weeks of operations at the $960 million casino, hotel, and entertainment complex.
It has been nearly four months since the first resort casino in Massachusetts opened in Springfield and industry regulators Thursday heard a progress report.
