Massachusetts: MGM Springfield fined for underage gambling violations

Massachusetts: MGM Springfield fined for underage gambling violations

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  • Amy Phillips, WWLP-TV
May 22, 2023 8:27 PM
  • Amy Phillips, WWLP-TV

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has fined MGM Springfield for multiple violations involving under age patrons gambling at the facility.

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The Investigations and Enforcement Bureau (IEB) of the MGC settled with MGM Springfield on a a $45,000 civil administrative penalty.

According to a news release sent to 22News from the MGC, several incidents of persons under the age of 21 having access to the gaming floor and gaming occurred from June through December 2022 at MGM Springfield. The casino has self-reported many of the incidents and worked with the IEB’s investigators.

“We appreciate that MGM Springfield self-reported many of these instances and their ongoing cooperation to put enhanced practices into place to prevent similar incidents in the future…” said Senior Enforcement Counsel Kathleen Kramer.