Mayor chose firm's proposal over a Penn National Gaming plan
MGM requests July casino referendum in Springfield
2013-05-16
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(US).- MGM Resorts International has announced that it's requesting a July 16 referendum in Springfield, on its us$ 800 million casino plan. The formal request follows the Springfield city council's approval last week of a host community agreement signed by Mayor Domenic Sarno and MGM.
The agreement calls for the company to make annual payments of more than us$ 25 million to the city if the casino is built. Sarno chose MGM's proposal over a plan offered by Penn National Gaming. Voters must now approve the proposal before it can be formally submitted to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.
MGM's is one of three companies vying for the state's lone casino license in Western Massachusetts. Mohegan Sun has proposed a casino in Palmer, and Hard Rock International is planning one in West Springfield.
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