Travis Kelce-backed $200 million Six Flags faces gambling controversy as police claim parents leave children at amusement park to visit casinos
A Massachusetts police department's claim that parents leave children at Six Flags to visit casinos has sparked controversy over casino mitigation grant spending.Summary
Travis Kelce became a Six Flags investor in 2025 through a group holding about 9% economic interest and later became its brand ambassador in 2026. A controversy has emerged in Agawam, Massachusetts, where police requested $57,900 for six license plate cameras via a casino mitigation grant, claiming some parents drop children at Six Flags New England to visit MGM Springfield. City Councilor Christine Rickmon challenged the claim, noting there is no proof, and Police Chief Eric Gillis said he was unaware the application had been amended. The issue has broader implications, as nine Massachusetts communities spent nearly $500,000 in casino mitigation grants on license plate readers over three fiscal years, while only 5% of the Gaming Commission's $38.5 million in grants went to problem gambling programs. The debate raises questions about whether casino-related grants should fund surveillance or address gambling-related harm directly.
(Source：The Times Of India)