Since the decline of the steel industry, Gary, Indiana has been a city struggling to keep up. Twenty years ago, Gary opened its first casinos, spirits buoyed by the casino industry’s lofty promises of economic development and help for cities in need. Now, after two decades of casino gambling and two decades of struggles in Gary, lawmakers are beginning to see that those promises have not panned out.
“Springfield business owners say MGM casino, falling short of expectations, has been no jackpot” | Mass Live
September 23, 2026
By Stephanie Barry Springfield business owners report that the MGM casino has fallen far short of expectations, delivering significantly fewer