The findings, from what is called the Social and Economic Impacts of Gambling in Massachusetts (SEIGMA) group, show that the casino, which opened in August 2018, has stimulated the local and statewide economy and increased job and educational opportunities for a diverse workforce.Īt the same time, based on interviews with employees at the casino, area residents and people who have gambled at the casino, there has been no increase in problem gambling, which public health researchers would typically expect after the introduction of a casino.
AMHERST - Two years after MGM Springfield became the first resort-style casino in the state, data and surveys indicate that the region and city have seen economic benefits without a corresponding increase in problem gambling or at-risk gamblers, according to reports issued this week by researchers at the University of Massachusetts.
