MGM Springfield

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The state of Massachusetts' first integrated luxury resort and entertainment destination, MGM Springfield opened on Friday, August 24, 2018, in the city that sits on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River. The opening of the resort that covers 14 acres was the culmination of a process that began seven years ago when the Expanded Gaming Act was passed in 2011 and gambling was legalized in the Commonwealth.

Not your average resort casino, MGM Springfield pays homage to the old while mixing in industrial-chic and a bit of whimsy. Visitors to the resort casino will be greeted by the iconic signature MGM Lion, all 6 feet, 600 lbs of him. The hotel lobby at MGM features an antique roulette wheel, an Indian Motorcycle, walls of books including local favorites, Dr. Seuss is plentiful, and yearbooks from local schools. The lobby also has a full-service bar and a 100-year old HOTEL sign taken from the Golden Gate Casino in Las Vegas.

The 125,000 sq ft of gaming space includes 2,550 slot machines and 120 gaming tables including a 23-table poker room and a high-limit VIP gaming area.

The Starbucks that was located in the hotel lobby has been replaced with a new VIP lounge in an effort to attract high rollers.

Casino visitors looking for that caffeine fix can visit Gelato & Espresso in the South End Market food court, along with self-service coffee stations on the casino floor and, for hotel guests only, there is a Starbucks self-service commissary on the second floor. 

The $950 million resort features works of art from local, regional and international artists throughout. The property also includes a five-story 236 room, 16 suite boutique hotel, a pool and state-of-the-art spa, full-service salon, fitness center, garden terrace and nearly 34,000 sq ft of meeting and banquet space. There is also a diverse range of dining options including a high-end steakhouse, an Italian restaurant and six food and beverage offerings in the on-site South End Market, which includes the only 24-hour eatery at MGM Springfield. There are also four bars, including Tap Sports Bar, which is a huge bar/restaurant packed with more than 50 TVs, an arcade, an 8-lane bowling alley and New England memorabilia with a heavy emphasis on basketball and the Boston Red Sox.

For visitors, there is a 3,600 space-covered parking area.

Resort amenities include a seven-screen theater, an outdoor stage with free live entertainment and a Topgolf Swing Suite, which provides a year-round, high-tech golf simulation experience, featuring three simulators within a 2,800-square foot suite. The venue also includes a bar and lounge with comfortable seating. Visitors will also enjoy an array of street-level retail shops including Kringle Candle, Indian Motorcycle, the first-ever apparel boutique from the American motorcycle brand, and Essentials, where you can find all of your everyday needs, along with souvenirs, fashion apparel, sundries and more.

The casino is open 24 hours a day.

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Poker at MGM Springfield

MGM Springfield Poker Room

CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (AUG 2021) MGM Springfield's 23-table poker room offers table side food service, and full beverage service and spreads pretty much whatever is in demand with the excpetion of triple draw, Razz etc. The poker room runs daily tournaments as well. Check the MGM Springfield website for the monthly tournament shecdule.

Dining & Restaurants

Wahlburgers at MGM Springfield

• Serving: American, Burgers

Wahlburgers at MGM Springfield features American cuisine with a twist. Choose from juicy burgers, grilled cheese, chicken fingers, mac n cheese with bacon, tots, and maybe a delicious adult frappe from the bar. 

 

 

The Chandler Steakhouse

• Serving: Wine, Steakhouse

Located next to the hotel lobby on the casino floor, The Chandler Steakhouse is a fine dining restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere and a sophisticated food and drink menu. Guests will enjoy Las Vegas-caliber fine wine and aged cuts of meat. Guests can choose from a chilled bar, appetizers, entrees from the wood-burning grill and more.

Tap Sports Bar

• Serving: Bar/Pub, American, Grilled

You don't have to be a Red Sox fan to have a great time at MGM's signature TAP Sports Bar but it doesn't hurt! Visitors and soon-to-be regulars alike will enjoy a true New England sports bar experience at this huge sports bar, lounge and restaurant packed with New England memorabilia with a heavy emphasis on basketball and the Boston Red Sox. Whether watching the game on one of the many large screen HDTVs, -at the bar, in the beer garden or in the dining area- trying your luck in the arcade, or maybe bowling a game or two at the one-of-a-kind 8-lane bowling alley, you can do it all in one place at Tap Sports Bar. 

It is the perfect place to have a great afternoon or evening out and enjoy a full menu and an impressive selection of regional craft beers and craft cocktails.

Located next to the valet on the casino floor.

Hours:

Mon - Thu 11am - 11:45pm

Fri - Sat 11am - 12:45am

Sun 11am - 11pm

Costa

• Serving: Italian

A classic Italian restaurant, Costa offers all the traditional favorites such as hearth-baked Neapolitan pizzas, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Lasagna, along with seafood, antipasti, housemade pasta, and specialties like Veal Milanese, Chicken Parmagiana, Grilled Ribeye Fiorentina and more. 

Located next to the Chandler Steakhouse on the casino floor.

 

South End Market

• Serving: Quick Eats, Seafood, Asian, Noodles, Healthy, Comfort Food

Hearth Grill: Health-driven hotspot serving nourishing soups, salads, vegetable sides, flatbreads and rotisserie-cooked meats. A nod to old New England kitchens, guests will select from offerings displayed on a butcher block counter top and pay-by-the-pound for items such as Chile Rubbed Beef Tri-Tip, Curried Cauliflower, Charred Street Corn and a lineup of fresh salads.

Bill's Diner: Classic lunch counter serving down-home American cooking including an all-day breakfast menu offering traditional items such as Buttermilk Pancakes and a selection of breakfast sandwiches including an Egg Sandwich cooked with griddled onions, swiss and mustard. Also choose from sandwiches, soups, salads and daily specials.

Wicked Noodles: Specializing in traditional Asian flavors, Wicked Noodles serves classic comfort dishes such as Pad Thai, Vegetable Lo Mein and Dan Dan Noodles alongside shareable plates such as Crispy Pork Gyoza Dumplings and Steamed Pork Buns.

Raw Bar: Serving fresh oysters and Raw Bar specials, perfect for lunchtime or an after-work pick me up.

Gelato & Espresso: Serving coffee by LAMILL Coffee, an award-winning specialty coffee roaster based in Los Angeles. MGM Springfield will offer a custom blend that can be paired with Gelato's pastries, sandwiches and gelato made in-house.

Jack's Lobster Shack: Serving traditional seaside selections including Lobster Rolls, Clam Chowder, fried seafood classics and more.

Kringle Emporium

• Serving: Shakes, Malts..., Panini, Sweets and chocolates

Located outside on The Plaza inside the church, Kringle Emporium at MGM Springfield serves up fresh baked goods such as tarts, cakes and macaroons along with panini and assorted hot and cold beverages including delectable boozy shakes such as S'mores or Nothing. 

MGM Springfield Venues & Hotspots

Commonwealth Bar & Lounge

Open daily from 1pm to 2am, Commonwealth Bar & Lounge is located in the center of all the action and features creative mixology, live music and the best views of the gaming action. It's the place to be seen and the perfect spot to relax with a cocktail and enjoy bar-top gaming and live music. Choose from a drinks menu that includes cocktails, beers, wines and bottles.

Lobby Bar

Located front and center at MGM Springfield, the Lobby Bar is the place to be for a pre-dinner drink or after work socializing. Visitors can choose from signature cocktail specials or personalized drinks. And at 6pm every Friday night, The Lobby at MGM Springfield features unique literary themed libations and live music performed by the musician of the week.

The Knox Bar

Located right off the caisno floor, the Knox Bar at MGM Springfield is the place to be seen and where you can sip on handcrafted cocktails while you try your luck at bar-top gaming.

Meeting & Event Space

In addition to the MassMutual Center which features 100,000 sq.ft. of configurable meeting space, MGM Springfield offers approximately 34,000 square feet of flexible meeting space perfectly suited to accommodate all of your event needs.

The meeting space includes:

• Bellagio Ballroom with a total of 5,603 sq ft including pre-function space.
• Aria Ballroom with 10,646 total sq ft
• Borgata Meeting Room and Beau Rivage Meeting Room each with 979 sq ft
• Terrace with 6,198 total sq ft

Tap Arcade & Bowling

Part of the Tap Sports Bar, Tap Arcade & Bowling features and arcade and a one-of-a-kind 8-lane bowling alley with all of the comforts of home.

Sports Lounge

Situated just off the gaming floor, the sports lounge features more than 70 luxury theater-style seats that face a 45-foot HD viewing wall capable of showing 16 channels simultaneously.

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