MGM Resorts International has built a 2 million square-foot casino resort in Springfield, Mass. It is expected to revitalize the city's downtown.

MGM Springfield parking garage The massive 3,400-space garage on the casino property is open. But for Day 1 only, MGM is encouraging people to park at the Big E and take the shuttle in.

The sale includes MGM Growth Properties’ pending deal to buy the land and buildings at MGM Springfield for $400 million. Neither sale is expected to impact day-to-day operations at the casino.

The much-anticipated opening of MGM casino in the South End of Springfield will happen late this summer. The casino company announced early Thursday morning that their official opening date will ...