MGM, Springfield mayor in fight over sale of casino
The Boston Globe
Springfield is suing MGM over a host community agreement dispute, trying to block the sale of its casino operations.Summary
The city of Springfield, Massachusetts, has sued MGM Resorts International, alleging the casino operator is failing to meet key promises in its host community agreement, including employee and gaming machine counts. The lawsuit comes as MGM has announced a potential buyer for its Springfield casino operations and seeks city approval for the sale. MGM accuses Mayor Domenic Sarno and city officials of initiating frivolous litigation to delay the sale, claiming the city is not acting in good faith. The dispute centers on the city's approval power over any transfer of the casino business. MGM opened the casino in 2018 as Massachusetts' first full-scale resort-style casino.
(Source：The Boston Globe)