Springfield sues MGM casino operators as reports emerge of potential sale
Springfield is suing MGM casino operators for failing to meet its host community agreement as reports suggest a potential sale to Toronto's Clairvest Group.Summary
The city of Springfield has filed a lawsuit against MGM Resorts International and its subsidiary Blue Tarp Redevelopment, LLC, alleging breach of the 2013 Host Community Agreement for the MGM Springfield casino. The complaint states the casino fell short of key commitments, including hiring 3,000 people, installing nearly 3,000 gaming machines, and refurbishing a building at 101 State St. Concurrently, media reports from The Boston Globe and Springfield Republican indicate that MGM Resorts may be negotiating to sell the Springfield casino. The buyer is identified as Toronto-based Clairvest Group, which recently acquired another MGM property, MGM Northfield Park in Ohio, for $546 million. Springfield's mayor had previously addressed sale rumors over two years ago.
(Source：Wamc Northeast Public Radio)