Among those who placed the first bets in Massachusetts was Boston Bruins legend Ray Bourque, who bet $100 his former team will win the Stanley Cup. In the US alone, the current size of the gambling industry is bn and is expected to grow in value to over bn by 2024. Police shot and killed a 48-year-old man who had been acting aggressive in Springfield’s MGM Casino and later fired at officers outside the casino, according. Chris Kelley is the current President and COO of the MGM Springfield. It reopened to the public on July 13, 2020, after nearly 4 months of being closed, with safety precautions and reduced capacity in place. This all came more than five months after a bill that made sports betting legal in the Commonwealth was signed by former Governor Charlie Baker. It was temporarily closed on March 14, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sarno, MGM Springfield President Chris Kelley, and other officials celebrated the moment in front of a packed crowd at the casino’s sports betting lounge. Whether you’re spending it here at MGM Springfield or spinoff some of my downtown area (all of the amenities, restaurants, bars and other establishments we have), it’s a good spot,” said Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno. On Thursday, the commission reported MGM Springfield’s gross gaming revenue in November came to just over 22 million with 17 million of that coming from the slots. “It is exciting and when you win, you want to spend money. As of now, sports betting at all three Massachusetts casinos, including MGM Springfield, is fully operational. The wait is finally over for sports fans and bettors in the Bay State. SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - In-person sports betting is now officially legal in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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