“This is a result of the partnership (Mars) has with MGM Resorts,” Dolan said.Ĭomplaints from local officials last year that MGM was not living up to its promise to deliver non-gambling amenities resulted in MGM Resorts President and CEO Bill Hornbuckle coming to Springfield in January. “The spin off affects are tremendous because when these big time shows come to the MassMutual Center downtown is packed,” Sarno said.īecause Mars is not currently touring, the Springfield concerts on June 10 th and 11 th are expected to sell out fast and draw fans from throughout the Northeast, said MassMutual Center General Manager Sean Dolan.

Sarno said big-name performers appearing at the MassMutual Center or Symphony Hall bring millions of dollars in extra business to downtown restaurants and bars. “Uptown Funk is going to get you there,” Sarno said, referencing one of Mar’s hit songs. When MGM held a news conference Monday to announce concert dates at the MassMutual Convention Center by global star and 15-time Grammy-winner Bruno Mars, Mayor Domenic Sarno was there to cheer the announcement. One of the major selling points by MGM Resorts International to build a casino in downtown Springfield was the company’s ability to bring big name entertainers to the city. Officials with the MGM Springfield casino continue to underscore their pledge to be more than just a gambling destination.

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