They had too few video poker machines in the original incarnation, and at this point they have a larger video poker section in one corner of the casino, along with a few other machines elsewhere. That’s shorthand for less games on the floor, but in the process they’ve been righting some wrongs.
Over the past 18 months, a slow and steady overhaul of various sections of the slot floor has been occurring, with changes to reduce the gaming density. When the casino first opened, it was densely packed, mostly with new slot machines and table games. In today’s article, I’ll share my thoughts about the property. MGM Springfield opened first, and is about as close to me as Foxwoods is, so I’ve paid a number of visits to the property since it’s opening.
Starting with a slot parlor at Plainridge Park, two more casinos have come online since: MGM Springfield, which is part of the MGM Rewards program, and the Encore Boston Harbor, which is linked to the Wynn/Encore properties in Las Vegas. A few years ago, Massachusetts was among the latest states to rev up its gaming options.
