Thirty big-wigs from one of the world’s biggest casino resort development companies buying dinner from him, that's a good thing, right? The chairman and CEO of MGM even gave Red Rose a shout-out earlier in the day, during his big, slick presentation about the company’s casino proposal for Springfield. They’ve got to eat somewhere - why not here?' asked owner Tony Caputo. “We’ve got 30 officials from the MGM coming in. An artist's rendering of MGM's proposed resort-style casino in Downtown Springfield (Courtesy) But beyond all the glitz and glamour, local business owners and residents have mixed feelings on the casino idea.Īt Red Rose Pizzeria and Restaurant on Main Street here, pizzas were going in and out of the ovens non-stop and chefs sauteed mushrooms to make sauce - typical action for a Wednesday night. MGM executives say they want to help revitalize Springfield’s core. Two days earlier, executives from Ameristar of Kansas City presented preliminary plans to a city council committee for a casino in East Springfield. The Las Vegas-based MGM Resorts International on Wednesday unveiled plans for a downtown Springfield urban entertainment zone, to include a casino.
There is now officially a competition to build a casino in Springfield. Facebook Email An artist's rendering of MGM's proposed resort-style casino in Downtown Springfield (Courtesy)