Springfield seeks open court proceedings in MGM casino sale dispute
By SectorWire desk ·
Summary
Springfield’s counsel asked a Hampden County Superior Court judge on Wednesday to move the confidential arbitration with MGM Resorts International MGM · USD 28.60 2026-10-16 Data into open court. MGM is disputing the city’s refusal to approve a proposed sale of MGM Springfield to Canadian private equity firm Clairvest; MGM claims in arbitration that the delay has caused $500 million in damages. The city cites contractual employment and gaming-floor commitments it says remain unresolved.
Why it matters
The dispute leaves the proposed transfer of MGM Springfield’s operating rights subject to the city’s approval and ongoing arbitration.