MGM Springfield is designed to ignite an urban revival. Their sportsbook opened on January 31, 2023. MGM Springfield resort-casino opened on August 24, 2018.Category 1 Sports Wagering Licensees are taxed on 15% of gross sports wagering revenue. The sports wagering operator licensing fee for a 5-year license is $5 million.The MGC awarded a five-year Category 1 Sports Wagering Operator License to Blue Tarp reDevelopment, LLC d/b/a MGM Springfield on Decemthey received their operations certificate on January 31, 2023.The Commonwealth will receive 25% of gross gaming revenues. The resort-casino licensing fee is $85 million and requires a capital investment, to include a hotel facility, of at least $500 million.The MGC awarded the resort-casino license in Region B (Western Massachusetts) to Blue Tarp reDevelopment, LLC on June 13, 2014.
