Massachusetts casinos returning to 24-hour operation this week

Massachusetts casinos returning to 24-hour operation this week

Article brief provided by MassLive
  • Jim Kinney, MassLive
January 26, 2021 10:01 AM
  • Jim Kinney, MassLive

MGM Springfield plans to return to 24-hour operations on Friday, following Gov. Charlie Baker’s relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions.

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The daily hours of operation at MGM Springfield have been from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. during the pandemic.

Despite the longer hours, occupancy on the casino gaming floor will remain capped at 25%.

The state’s other two resort casino properties — Encore Boston Harbor and Plainridge Park — will open for 24-hour operations on Wednesday, according to a statement from those properties.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission usually meets as state regulations for business operating hours and capacity change to set specific rules for the state’s casinos, race tracks and off-track betting operations.