Servers at MGM Springfield greet guests ahead of the grand opening press conference

Hospitality staff greet guests ahead of the MGM Springfield grand opening press conference

(L-R) MGC Senior Supervising Gaming Agent Angela Smith, MGC Field Manager of Gaming Operations Burke Cain

Former MGC Commissioner James McHugh (left) greets MGC Field Manager of Gaming Operations Burke Cain (center) and MGC Senior Supervising Gaming Agent Angela Smith (right)

MGC Executive Director Ed Bedrosian (left) provides an update to MGC Commissioner Eileen O’Brien (center) and MGC Director of Research and Responsible Gaming Mark Vander Linden (right)

Acoustic violinist Ken Ford entertains guests on violin

MGC Project Oversight Manager Joe Delaney (left) and MGC Director of Research and Responsible Gaming Mark Vander Linden (right) prior to the MGM Springfield grand opening press conference

Media contingent at the MGM Springfield grand opening press conference

(l-r) MGC Commissioners Bruce Stebbins, Enrique Zuniga, Eileen O’Brien, and Gayle Cameron seated at the MGM Springfield grand opening press conference

Blue Man Group perform at the MGM Springfield grand opening press conference

(front row l-r): Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, Congressman Richard Neal, Governor Charlie Baker, MGM Resorts International Jim Murren at the MGM Springfield grand opening press conference

(front row l-r): Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, MGC Commissioner Steve Crosby, Associate Director of Revitalize CDC Ethel Griffin

MGC Chairman Steve Crosby’s remarks at the grand opening press conference of MGM Springfield

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker delivers remarks at the grand opening press conference of MGM Springfield

The Jabbawockeez dance crew performs to close out the MGM Springfield grand opening press conference

(l-r): MGM Springfield President and Chief Operating Officer Mike Mathis, Congressman Richard Neal, Governor Charlie Baker, MGM Resorts International Chief Executive Officer Jim Murren, Associate Director of Revitalize CDC Ethel Griffin, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, MGC Chairman Steve Crosby

MGC Chairman Steve Crosby shares a moment with Congressman Richard Neal

Current and former MGC Commissioners (l-r) Enrique Zuniga, Bruce Stebbins, Eileen O’Brien, Gayle Cameron, Chairman Steve Crosby, Lloyd Macdonald, James McHugh

Current and former Gaming Commissioners share a laugh at the MGM Springfield grand opening press conference

(l-r): MGC Director of Research and Responsible Gaming Mark Vander Linden, MGC Program Manager Teresa Fiore, Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling Executive Director Marlene Warner at the GameSense Info Center at MGM Springfield

The GameSense Info Center at MGM Springfield, where players can learn responsible gaming tips, take breaks, and find out rules and odds of the games

The MGM Springfield grand opening parade begins with members of the Springfield Police

The University of Massachusetts cheerleading team marching in the MGM Springfield grand opening parade

The University of Massachusetts cheerleading team marching in the MGM Springfield grand opening parade

MGM Resorts International Chief Executive Officer Jim Murren waves to the crowd during the MGM Springfield grand opening parade

Members of the University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band Color Guard during the MGM Springfield opening day parade

Members of the University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band during the MGM Springfield opening day parade

Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and MGM Springfield President and Chief Operating Officer Mike Mathis during the MGM Springfield grand opening parade

A digital banner displays grand opening messaging as guests arrive at MGM Springfield