Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno made it clear, he wants MGM to continue to operate its casino in the city. He made his remarks Monday during an update on downtown redevelopment efforts.
Last month, Bloomberg reported MGM was looking to put the casino on the market, although the company would not comment on the rumors. The mayor has since met with MGM officials.
Calling MGM “the cream of the crop” and a key to revitalizing Springfield’s downtown, Sarno said he hopes the company stays.
But, if MGM decides to sell, the mayor said his first priority is making sure the contract, known as the host community agreement, between the casino and the city carries over to a new operator. He also said he has some expectations.
