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Springfield Defends Right to Block MGM Casino Sale in Court

MGM Springfield says it is owed $500 million in damages after a proposed sale to a Canadian company stalled for two years.

By James Okafor

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The city of Springfield argued in court that it has the right to reject the sale of the MGM Springfield casino, as reported on October 14, 2026.

MGM Springfield contends it is owed $500 million in damages because a proposed sale of the casino to a Canadian company has gone unresolved for two years, according to the report.

The dispute pits the casino operator against the city over who controls whether the property can change hands. Springfield's position in the litigation is that it can say "no" to the transaction.

No ruling in the case was reported.

This story was first reported by MassLive.

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