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WEB EXTRA: Bret Michaels Performs in West Springfield

January 11th, 2013
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- Resort casinos are long known for drawing big name entertainment. That was the case Friday when Hard Rock International announced their plans to partner with Eastern States Exposition for a possible casino...


Hard Rock Outlines Plans for West Springfield Casino

January 11th, 2013
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- After much speculation, officials at the Eastern States Exposition have announced they are partnering with...

West Springfield Braces for Big E Casino Announcement

January 11th, 2013
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- It looks like another casino developer is set to enter the competition to build a casino in Western...

Local Colleges Announce New Program to Help Train for Casino Jobs

January 7th, 2013
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- Two local colleges have announced a new program to help prepare the Western Mass. workforce for jobs offered by a...




What’s Next for Springfield Casino Selection Process

January 3rd, 2013
(SPRINGFIELD, Mass.) (WGGB)--Both MGM and Penn National Gaming filed their applications for a casino in Springfield on Thursday. Now Springfield voters will have to  do their homework. They have two massive casino proposals before...




MGM, Penn National Meet City Deadline, File Phase II Paperwork

January 3rd, 2013
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- Two companies vying for a possible casino in Springfield have brought their final plans to the city for their consideration. Thursday morning, both MGM Resorts International and Penn National Gaming beat the...




Key Deadline Nears in Mass. Casino Race

January 3rd, 2013
BOSTON (AP) -- The state gambling commission is set to meet for the first time in the new year as a key deadline approaches for would-be casino developers in Massachusetts. So far, four companies have paid a $400,000 initial application fee...








Peter Picknelly in Legal Controversy Between Two Casino Developers

January 2nd, 2013
(PALMER, Mass.) (WGGB)--Springfield businessman Peter Picknelly finds himself in the middle of a tug of war between two casino developers. Picknelly is now working with Penn National Gaming and its casino proposal for Springfield's North...




The Big Gamble: Who Gets What Kinds of Casino Jobs?

November 15th, 2012
SPRINGFIELD, Mass (WGGB) -- Thousands of new jobs under one roof. Blue collar jobs and white collar jobs. It all sounds great, but we rarely hear casino developers talk specifics about those jobs. ABC40 explores that topic and finds...




The Big Gamble: Keeping Casino Crime & Traffic in Check

November 14th, 2012
SPRINGFIELD, Mass (WGGB) -- Cameras inside casinos are watching your every move, but to keep customers safe at Cincinnati's new inverted, downtown casino opening this spring, police say eyes will be watching outside too. "We have plenty...




The Big Gamble: Do Casinos Mean a Boom to Area Businesses

November 14th, 2012
(WGGB) -- Whether you are in the North End, South End, or East End of Springfield or Palmer, it's the question that the business community wants an answer to: if world class casinos will bring business boost or business doom. The cement...




The Big Gamble: Fighting Addiction Around Casinos

November 13th, 2012
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- Nothing is more gratifying for a gambler than a successful spin. Some will do just about anything to hear it. "Proximity is a factor in addiction. There are lots of studies that say the closer you are to a...




The Big Gamble: Pittsburgh Casino Brings Some Prosperity to City Neighborhoods

November 13th, 2012
PITTSBURGH, Penn. (WGGB) -- Will a casino really make a difference across western mass? We've all heard the promises casinos make but how true are they? ABC40 went to the Steel City to see how with the right approach and proper...




The Big Gamble: How Many Casinos is Enough?

November 12th, 2012
SPRINGFIELD, Mass (WGGB) -- Those across western Mass. trying to get rich quick have headed south to Mohegan Sun or Foxwoods Casinos since the mid 1990's. "There is certainly a market in Massachusetts or we wouldn't have been interested...




The Big Gamble: Casinos Designed with Their Regions in Mind

November 12th, 2012
(WGGB) -- Casino proposals have grabbed headlines and made for plenty of talk around the area, but what do they really look like and how do they really affect the community once their built? When you really dig into how and where casinos...