Top urban experts agree: urban casinos are counterproductive to economic health, city- ruining of the highest order. Virtually every serious study that has ever been done of the economic impacts of casinos shows that their costs far exceed their benefits and that they are a poor use of precious downtown land.
“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