The integrated resort casino is designed to enhance the entire urban center of Springfield. MGM Springfield is designed to ignite an urban revival. Their sportsbook opened on January 31, 2023. MGM Springfield resort-casino opened on August 24, 2018.Category 1 Sports Wagering Licensees are taxed on 15% of gross sports wagering revenue. The sports wagering operator licensing fee for a 5-year license is $5 million.
The MGC awarded a five-year Category 1 Sports Wagering Operator License to Blue Tarp reDevelopment, LLC d/b/a MGM Springfield on Decemthey received their operations certificate on January 31, 2023.The Commonwealth will receive 25% of gross gaming revenues. The resort-casino licensing fee is $85 million and requires a capital investment, to include a hotel facility, of at least $500 million.The MGC awarded the resort-casino license in Region B (Western Massachusetts) to Blue Tarp reDevelopment, LLC on June 13, 2014.
